A member asked:

What do i do about yellow vaginal discharge? i've had a hysterectomy and i'm not sexually active. it gets worse when i have a bowel movement.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mahesh Allam answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Fistula: You may have a fistula ( connection between bladder or rectum and vagina ) have a good examination by your gynecologist & may need to consider further testing, including infections.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 4/29/2016

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unsure: Your could have a fistula from your bowel to your vagina - you need to see your doctor for a definite diagnosis ant treatment.

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

What do i do about yellow vaginal discharge? i've had a hysterectomy and i'm not sexually active. it gets worse when i have a bowel movement.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mahesh Allam answered

Dr Lin agreed

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Lin and another doctor agreed

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