Read Also – 9 Reasons Why A Woman’s VeeJay Will Smell
But when something in your undies looks or feels off, that sounds
alarm bells. Maybe there’s a lot more of it than usual, the color is
weird, or you’re hit with a whiff of an odor that you know can’t be
good. Before you panic and buy out all the creams and sprays in your
local pharmacy’s lady aisle, read these 6 things your v**ina may be
trying to tell you:
6. It’s Clear to White, Wet, and Stretchy
Most Likely: Ovulation. This slippery discharge appears during the
middle of your cycle; it’s your body’s way of making it easier for sperm
to slide into your v**ina and fertilize an egg. “Discharge at ovulation
can be copious,” says Dr. Alyssa Dweck, ob-gyn and coauthor of V Is for
v**ina. “I often hear from patients who are worried something is wrong,
but it’s normal.” No wonder this type of s*x is the kind women prefer
when they’re ovulating!
5. It’s White, Clumpy, and Really Itchy
Most Likely: A yeast infection, one that’s caused by an overgrowth of
the yeast that normally helps balance the bacteria in your v**ina.
“There’s usually a lot of cottage-cheese looking discharge,” says Dr.
Alyssa Dweck. “And while it doesn’t have an odour, it’s accompanied by
killer itching of the outer or inner labia.” A yeast infection is
incredibly common and can be caused by a ton of things, such as taking
antibiotics or sitting around in your damp gym clothes. “Yeast love
warm, moist environments,” says Dr. Alyssa Dweck. Pick up an OTC
anti-yeast cream, or ask your doctor about an antifungal prescription
that ends the infection without any mess.4. It’s Yellowish-Green and Possibly Stings a Little
Most Likely: Chlamydia or gonorrhea, two common bacterial STDs. Other signs of either infection include pelvic pain and burning while urinating—but scarily, most women have no symptoms. Once your doctor diagnoses chlamydia or gonorrhea, they’re easily cured with antibiotics. Thing is, you have to get your man to see a doctor, as well. Both partners need to be cured, or you’ll keep passing either infection back and forth to each other.
3. It’s Grayish, Thin, and Has a Strong Odour
Most Likely: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV). The odour is the defining trait—it’s kind of a foul, fish-like smell. We know—not something you want a whiff of when you take off your undies. BV is also very common (it’s the most common vaginal infection among women ages 15 to 44, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and is easily cured with prescription meds once your doctor diagnoses it. It’s a bit of a mystery why some women develop BV, but it generally means that something has upset the bacterial balance in your v**ina, though experts aren’t always sure what.
2. It’s Frothy, Has an Unpleasant Odor, and Is Tinged Gray or Green
Most Likely: Trichomoniasis. It’s the most common curable STD, according to the CDC, yet you don’t have to have s*x to catch it. “Trichomoniasis is caused by an organism that can live on towels, vibrators, and other inanimate objects,” says Dr. Alyssa Dweck. Equally as alarming, most men and women who have it don’t show symptoms—but if left untreated, it can make it easier for a woman to contract HIV and affect her baby’s health if she is pregnant, reports the CDC. The good news is that it can be treated and cured with a prescription pretty quickly.
1. It’s Bloody
Most Likely: Breakthrough bleeding, which often happens during the
first few months after a woman goes on the Pill, as her body adjusts to
the new hormones. If it’s dark red or brownish-colored discharge, it
could simply be leftover blood from your period that took its time
leaving your v**ina. In rare cases, bloody discharge can signal
something more threatening—for example, a precancerous cervical lesion.
“Let your doctor know, so she can check you out and rule out a serious
issue,” says Dr. Alyssa Dweck.Source: Women’s Health Magazine
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