A 39-year-old female asked:
Good morning doctor, when having sex i am getting this white thick discharge can u tel me if this is a yeast infection?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
No: It probably is, but without an exam there is no way to diagnose over the internet. See a doctor.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Can any doc tell me what's the difference between normal discharge and the discharge from a yeast infection?
Dr. Lynn Cornelius doanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Itching, Pain, swell: Usual vaginal discharge varies from woman to woman but is not usual painful. Discharge from a yeast infection is usually white and thick and associat... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Is it necessary to treat an asymptomatic vaginal yeast infection? Doc looked at discharge, said there was a "little" yeast. Not bothering me tho.
Dr. Ronald Widmananswered
Emergency Medicine 33 years experience
Gyn: If you are asymptomatic i would not recommend any treatment at this time. However if you develop burning, itching and/or increase in discharge you nee... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Hi doc, if Im experiencing a yellow discharge and slight itching in the vagina, could this be a yeast infection? Theres no burning or pain though.
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Must be cultured: especially if you are having unprotected sexual intercourse. I suggest a GYN exam and testing.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
I'm 23 and most my life I've had a constant white discharge with no itchines most doctors just say a yeast infection but nothin keeps it from happenin
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Vaginal Discharge: Vaginal discharge on it's own does not have to represent disease or illness or infection. If you are symptom and odor free then this just might be yo... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
I've been having this fishy smell coming from my genitals. I have no discharge. I've been to the doctors 3 times and done 2 yeast infection treatments?
Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Bacterial vaginosis: BV is a very possible diagnosis, but before stating that this is what you have you need to be seen and examined by somebody who recognizes the issues.... Read More
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