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What is the reason for white discharge?
What causes abnormal discharge?
| Type of Discharge | What It Might Mean | Other Symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Thick, white, cheesy | Yeast infection | Swelling and pain around the vulva, itching, painful sexual intercourse |
| White, gray, or yellow with fishy odor | Bacterial vaginosis | Itching or burning, redness and swelling of the vagina or vulva |
Is it bad if white stuff comes out of Virginia?
Yes, this is normal. Like most of the human body, the vulva can be a little bit messy. During puberty, the vagina starts to produce a discharge that can be white or clear. It’s called leukorrhea.
What is the white thing that comes out from a girl?
Vaginal discharge is a normal occurrence all women experience that usually appears as a white or clear fluid on underwear. Some women have discharge daily and others on occasion. The discharge is made up of fluid and cells that shed through the vagina.
How can I stop white discharge?
However, abnormal vaginal discharge may be prevented by following these tips.
- After using the toilet, always wipe from front to back.
- Wear cotton underpants during the day.
- Avoid wearing tight pants, pantyhose, swimming suits, biking shorts, or leotards for long periods.
Does white discharge mean pregnancy?
This milky white discharge may also be a sign that you’re pregnant. In the early stages of pregnancy, some people produce a thin, milky white discharge. This discharge results from hormonal changes, which are preparing the body for the nine months of pregnancy.
Is being too wet a turn off?
N-O-P-E! “A vagina owner being ‘too wet’ during sex isn’t a medical diagnosis,” says Dr. Lyndsey Harper, OB-GYN, founder and CEO of Rosy, a sexual wellness platform. On the contrary, vaginal wetness is extremely important for pleasurable, nonpainful play, she says.
Is it normal for a 13 year old to have discharge everyday?
Yes, this is perfectly normal. Girls start to produce more vaginal discharge (fluid) as they go through puberty and the hormones in the glands of the vagina and cervix (neck of the womb) begin to work. The fluid helps to keep the vaginal area moist and protects it from damage or infection.
Why does it smell when I open my legs?
Sweating. Sweating in the groin area can attract fungus and bacteria that can lead to a bad smell. Showering after exercise or athletic activity can help reduce the bad-smelling effects of smells related to sweating. Putting on clean, dry clothes after a sweat session can also help.
What does it mean when your wet for no reason?
Discharge, cervical fluid and arousal fluid You may notice sometimes your vagina feels really wet out of nowhere, so much so that you go to the bathroom just to make sure the moisture you feel isn’t your period or urine. And if you’re aroused you also may notice a surge in vaginal wetness.