ainful glands of the vagina
For men, the common symptoms are;
- Anal itching, bleeding or discomfort
- Abnormal penile discharge ranging from milky to yellow and sometime accompanied by blood fluid.
- Urethritis or Painful frequent urination
Symptoms can sometimes vary; seeking health professional will be much advantage.
3. Thick, White Cheesy Vaginal Discharge
The discharge of cheesy white vaginal discharge and thick fluid around the vaginal wall is similarly like any other sexually transmitted disease. This suggests that if women discharged a thick and cheesy vaginal fluid then most likely she is infected of the Yeast or known as the Candidiasis.
Candidiasis is caused by a type of yeast called Candida but most infection is caused by specific kind of yeast called Candida albicans. The microorganism usually found in small amounts in the body and the fungal infection can thrive around skin, genitals, mouth, throat and even blood.
Fig.4 Vaginal infection caused by Candidiasis around the vagina.
According to Mayo Clinic, vaginal yeast infection affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some points of their lifetimes. The infected individual will experience an itching irritation and burning sensation around the genital area and there is also swelling of the vulva. There will be also an excessive amount of watery vaginal discharge, pain during sexual intercourse, soreness and rash.
Yellow With Fishy Odor
The release of this kind of vaginal discharge is associated with the Bacterial Vaginosis. A kind of infection that is caused by bacteria although experts not sure about what specific bacteria causing the infection still the releases of a thick, yellow fluid with fishy odor implies vaginal inflammation.
Women with bacterial vagionosis usually suffer from mild problem that may eventually free after some times. However, a persistent symptom such as the following symptoms below indicates that you are infected of Bacterial Vaginosis.
- A white, gray or yellowish vaginal discharge
- A fishy odor that is strongest after sex or after washing with soap
- Itching or burning
- Slight redness and swelling of the vagina or vulva
Treatment for White Vaginal Discharge
Treatment for different types of White Vaginal Discharge or abnormal vaginal discharge often varies but there is finite goal and that is normalizing and treating them well. There are remedies for white vaginal discharge that can be done even at home and sometimes if the infection is severe case that is the time to seek for health professionals.
- Bathe Regularly– taking shower everyday will keep the bacteria away. Every day you must use mild and unscented soap to gently wash your private area and lessen the susceptibility to any microorganism.
- Avoid using sprays, douches or scented liquid– using scented sprays to cover the foul odor or adding scent on your area will not be helpful. Remember, vagina has its own cleansing process that occurs naturally.
- Always Practice Proper Hygiene– developing cleanliness all throughout the day will give assurance a 100% protection. For example, when wiping your genitals after your bowel movements make sure to wipe from front to back to avoid the proliferation of bacteria from the anus towards the vagina.
- Wear Cotton Clothing- avoid wearing tight jeans, underpants that is made from nylon, silk, or synthetics that can trap moisture in the genital area.
When to seek Medical Professional?
Beyond the suggested home remedies for white vaginal discharge, the best way to treat the infection very well is seek for medical advice coming from the health professionals. Call or visit your doctor if you experiencing unusual vaginal discharge from your daily routine. Always remember the consistency, color, odor and texture of your discharge because sometimes symptoms have overlapping signs. Therefore, do not assume or compare the symptoms you are experiencing similar to those you had before or information you just read in the internet.