Vaginal discharge
যোনিপথে স্রাব
Common Symptoms
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⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.
Medicines Commonly Used
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Vaginal discharge can happen for many reasons, and it doesn't always mean you have an STI.
You don't need to worry about vaginal discharge if it's:
- odourless (no unpleasant smell)
- clear or white
- thick and sticky
- slippery and wet
The amount of discharge can vary from time to time. You might notice heavier or more frequent discharge if you're:
- pregnant
- sexually active
- using contraception, such as the contraceptive pill
Around ovulation, you'll notice more slippery and wet discharge, and that is normal.
See a doctor or a sexual health clinic if:
Contact a doctor or a sexual health clinic if you have vaginal discharge and:
- you have pelvic pain
- you're bleeding between periods or after sex
- you have pain when peeing
- you feel itchy or sore, or have blisters
- your vaginal discharge changes in colour, smell or texture
Look out for anything that doesn't seem normal for you. That can include discharge which is:
- foul-smelling
- thick and white (like cottage cheese)
- green or yellow and frothy
- accompanied by pain or bleeding
- accompanied by itchiness, blisters or sores
Several STIs can cause vaginal discharge, including:
- chlamydia
- gonorrhoea
- genital herpes
- trichomonas
If you're sexually active and have any abnormal discharge, contact a sexual health clinic to get tested for STIs.
Vaginal discharge can also be caused by thrush or bacterial vaginosis.
You might be asked to visit a sexual health clinic for a vaginal examination, so that you get the correct treatment.
Read more: Chlamydia · Gonorrhoea · Genital herpes · Trichomonas infection · Thrush · Bacterial vaginosis
Free treatment
If you have vaginal discharge and don't think an STI has caused it, you can visit your local pharmacy for advice.
If you think there's a chance an STI could be behind it, contact your local sexual health clinic. If the clinic thinks you need treatment or aftercare for anything that's causing the discharge, they'll give it to you.
Treatment is available for:
- vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) and thrush
- all STIs
Read more: Bacterial vaginosis · Thrush
Genital hygiene
You can't always prevent vaginal discharge, but you can keep your vagina clean and healthy. Your vagina cleans itself from the inside, so you don't need to wash inside with things like a vaginal douche.
If you have heavy discharge, you can use panty liners. Don't wear them all the time, though, because they can cause irritation.
Read more: Managing genital symptoms