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I've been having yellow discharge and itching. could this be a yeast infection? the doctor said i have thick discharge from when he did a pelvic exam

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Probably not: Yeast infection usually causes white discharge. Yellow discharge is caused by stds and sometimes bacterial vaginosis. You need to get checked by a gyn.

Dr Kirk agreed

Answered 3/3/2014

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Dr. James Ellis answered

Maybe. PC dis c&s?: Your PC probably did a culture. There are several possible causes, and exam and culture should give the answer.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I've been having yellow discharge and itching. could this be a yeast infection? the doctor said i have thick discharge from when he did a pelvic exam

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Dr Kirk agreed

Dr. James Ellis answered

Dr Ali agreed

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