Lynchburg, VA
A 19-year-old female asked:
I have too much daily vaginal discharge. tested negative for yeast infection and std. white/thick, or clear. sometimes it has odor.what's the problem?
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Needs testing: There are several causes of bad smelling vaginal discharge and testing is needed to determine the cause and treatment. The most likely is bacterial vaginosis. Bacterial vaginosis is an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria. It causes a watery discharge with a fishy odor. It is not sexually transmitted and your partner does not require treatment. It is treated with antibiotics.
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