A 25-year-old female asked:
can you tell me about mucus plug? i know someone who has many symptoms looking like this but is definitely not pregnant; confirmed by numerous tests. recently white tissue paper look alike while fecal matter occurs also but from the vagina. thanks!!
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Dr. Ralph Boling answered
39 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cervical mucous : can pass this way, even when not pregnant. It is dependent on the hormones each cycle. If fecal matter appears to present, this could be a sign of rectal vaginal fistula, creating an opening from the rectum to the vagina. This could raise the risk for serious infections.
Answered on Feb 4, 2020
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A female asked:
Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
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Probably yeast: These are very typical symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection. Check with your obstetrician: several treatments (safe in pregnancy) are available.
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