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I am experiencing white vaginal discharge. i am 20 years old. what could be wrong?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A clumpy (cottage : Cheese- like), white, non- odorous discharge associated w itching, burning, swelling or redness can be due to yeast infections. Leukorrhea is a normal vaginal discharge (d/c). D/c is composed of cellular debris, vaginal secretions ; bacteria ; is stimulated by ^ vaginal blood flow ; ^ estrogen. D/c ^ is seen w ovulation (clear/stretchy), clear/watery or white d/c both occur during menstrual >.

Answered 10/6/2013

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