Vaginal Discharge Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Vaginitis

Vaginal discharge Normal vagina and cervix during a medical speculum exam demonstrating IUD strings at the opening of the cervix and normal milky white vaginal discharge on [en.wikipedia.org]

A patient with a long history of recurrent vaginal discharge had no evidence of infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vaginal discharge is the most common gynecological symptom in prepubescent girls. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Vaginal Candidiasis

RESULTS: The prevalence of abnormal vaginal discharge in pregnancy was 31.5%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

RESULTS: Candida species were detected in the test group in 60% (n 600/1000) cases of infective vaginal discharge while 12% (120/1000) in the control group. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It also presents with white, curdy, and odorless vaginal discharge which often sticks to the vaginal walls. The discharge bears the appearance of cottage cheese. [symptoma.com]

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Sexually Transmitted Disease

Vaginal discharge Normal vagina and cervix during a medical speculum exam demonstrating IUD strings at the opening of the cervix and normal milky white vaginal discharge on [en.wikipedia.org]

Considering more than 20 studies of lower tract inflammation, M. genitalium has been positively associated with urethritis, vaginal discharge, and microscopic signs of cervicitis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] cause of inflammatory lower genital tract syndromes including urethritis, cervicitis, and vaginal discharge. [dx.doi.org]

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Bacterial Vaginosis

BV sufferers describe the discharge as yogurt-like or pasty. The condition may also cause vaginal itching & redness. [rephresh.com]

Cervicitis also can sometimes cause a vaginal discharge. [web.archive.org]

Bacterial vaginosis causes symptomatic vaginal discharge and has been associated with preterm birth and with the acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Vulvitis

In a case of acute Reiter's syndrome with severe vulvitis the diagnosis was based on the presence of a vaginal discharge and dysuria, arthritis, conjunctivitis, buccal ulceration [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

If you are suffering from infections and vulvitis, you may get a clear sign of vaginal discharge which can get smelly and discomforting. [ladycarehealth.com]

Any vaginal discharge may be tested for infections. [medicalnewstoday.com]

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Atrophic Vaginitis

[…] item) vaginal discharge in woman aged 55 or over - manage in context of NICE guidance (linked item) if vaginal discharge/bleeding then an infection screen may be appropriate [gpnotebook.com]

discharge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] and purulent and sometimes however any vaginal discharge/blood-stained discharge should be investigated postmenopausal bleeding - manage in context of NICE guidance (linked [gpnotebook.com]

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Culture of the vaginal discharge revealed the presence of E. coli. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Four other variables were used to build another model that predicted PID with high specificity: abnormal vaginal discharge, bilateral pelvic pain, constipation, and presence [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

They may also exhibit signs such as intermittent or post-coital bleeding, vaginal discharge, or fever. [www2a.cdc.gov]

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Puerperium

The colour of lochia (vaginal discharge)is bright red on postpartum days 3-4, reddish-brown after day 3-10 and then turns yellow. [drelsa.ae]

Ask her whether she has a lot of vaginal discharge and what colour it is. [open.edu]

• Lochia  Vaginal discharge after deliver in first few weeks  Blood from placental site necrotic decidua  Lochia rubra- first few days,red( red cells)  Lochia serosa [slideshare.net]

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Labor

Examination revealed a crowning fetal head, no fetal heart tones, and purulent vaginal discharge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vaginal discharge (lochia). Immediately following birth you will experience a bloody discharge heavier than a regular period. [webmd.com]

Postpartum, the patient experienced irritative voiding symptoms, vaginal stenosis, and cystoscopic evidence of injury to the bladder base. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Birth

Vaginal discharge You'll have a vaginal discharge (lochia) for a number of weeks after delivery. Expect a bright red, heavy flow of blood for the first few days. [web.archive.org]

Common symptoms of STIs include vaginal discharge, urethral discharge or burning in men, genital ulcers, and abdominal pain. [who.int]

discharge. [web.archive.org]

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Chlamydia Infection

Specimens for microscopy were taken from the endocervix and urethra as well as the vaginal discharge, and bacterial vaginosis was examined for. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms may include intermenstrual or postcoital bleeding; an odourless, mucoid vaginal discharge; pelvic pain; or dysuria. [bestpractice.bmj.com]

Symptoms in women may include vaginal discharge or burning with urination. [play.google.com]

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Gonorrhea

If you choose not to be treated for your infection, you may continue to have symptoms such as irregular bleeding and vaginal discharge. [chop.edu]

Symptoms of gonorrhea in women include vaginal discharge, dysuria, intermenstrual bleeding, dyspareunia and abdominal pain. In men, gonorrhea causes anterior urethritis. [symptoma.com]

Women infected with gonorrhea often experience a burning sensation during urination, as well as unusual or discolored vaginal discharge. [news.vice.com]

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Salpingitis

Typically, patients with acute chlamydial salpingitis present with acute lower abdominal pain, tenderness on bimanual pelvic examination, or vaginal discharge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Smelly vaginal discharge is one of the most characteristic signs of salpingitis. [medium.com]

Blood tests Vaginal or cervical swab. Culture of the vaginal discharge. Treatment for Salpingitis Antibiotics are the common choice of treatment of salpingitis. [epainassist.com]

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Urethritis

Vaginal culture to take a sample of vaginal discharge to have it tested for problems. A cotton swab is inserted into the vagina. [saintlukeshealthsystem.org]

A urethral or vaginal discharge may also occur. What causes urethritis? Urethritis can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection. [saintlukeshealthsystem.org]

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Preterm Labor

The results of vaginal discharge tests and maternal serum C-reactive protein (CRP) level at admission, placental biopsy, and perinatal outcomes were searched. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Signs of pre-term labor that mean you should call your doctor include: fluid leaking from the vagina, bleeding from the vagina, and sudden increase of vaginal discharge. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

The prevalence of abnormal vaginal flora was calculated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

In our study it was found that HSV-2 prevalence was higher among subjects with excessive vaginal discharge but was not significant statistically. [bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com]

Symptoms include blisters, ulcers, pain when urinating, cold sores, and vaginal discharge. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Other frequent symptoms are painful urination, urethral or vaginal discharge and swollen lymph nodes. [health.ny.gov]

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Vaginal Prolapse

[…] or burning sensation when you pass urine abnormal vaginal discharge, as this may be an infection [everestpharmacy.co.uk]

Gentle swimming is fine once all vaginal discharge has settled Prevent constipation – Avoid straining when opening your bowels. [agsc.com.au]

[…] with strenuous activity vaginal discharge and bleeding difficulties in passing urine, poor urine flow and a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder urinary incontinence [depend.co.uk]

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Third Degree Uterine Prolapse

Problems with recovery Vaginal discharge is perfectly normal. [hse.ie]

CASE:88-year-old, multiparous patient came to our clinic with vaginal bleeding and foul-smelling vaginal discharge. [iamhc.org]

You can go swimming after three or four weeks if your vaginal discharge has stopped. [hse.ie]

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Cervical Cancer

The abnormal vaginal discharge, cervical lesion and chest pain were resolved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Advanced-stage cervical cancer almost always presents either with abnormal vaginal bleeding or with foul-smelling vaginal discharge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We present an unusual case of a 57 years old female who presented with chief complaints of Serosaguineous vaginal discharge of one year duration and irregular firm cervix [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Third Trimester Pregnancy

Vaginal discharge Heavy vaginal discharge is also common in the third trimester. [babymed.com]

More Vaginal Discharge Expect more whitish, vaginal discharge, enough to necessitate the use of panty liners. 9. [askdrsears.com]

discharge – this could get much heavier as your pregnancy comes close to an end sensitive gums with or without bleeding during brushing occasional headaches nasal congestion [medbroadcast.com]

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Gardnerella Vaginitis

Cervicitis also can sometimes cause a vaginal discharge. [web.archive.org]

Gardnerella affects the colour, smell and consistency of vaginal discharge. In a healthy woman, vaginal discharge is completely normal. [onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com]

FSRH and BASHH Guidance (February 2012) Management of Vaginal Discharge in Non-Genitourinary Medicine Settings. [gpnotebook.co.uk]

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Metastatic Ovarian Carcinoma

Vaginal bleeding that is heavy or irregular, especially after menopause. Vaginal discharge that is clear, white, or colored with blood. A lump in the pelvic area. [northshore.org]

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Tubal Pregnancy

There was a slight vaginal discharge of dark blood. The same physician was consulted, but no treatment was prescribed save rest [jamanetwork.com]

Vaginal discharge with an odor, painful urination or bleeding between menstrual cycles can be associated with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). [mayoclinic.org]

Some women with PID may experience the following symptoms: Lower abdominal pain Fever Vaginal discharge Painful intercourse Can Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) lead to other [americanpregnancy.org]

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Acute Pyelonephritis

INTRODUCTION: Presepsin (sCD14-ST) is an emerging biomarker for infection. We hypothesized that presepsin could specifically increase during acute pyelonephritis and correlate with severity. METHODS: We compared presepsin values in patients with acute pyelonephritis and controls, and we assessed its capacity to[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Ectopic Pregnancy

discharge and 2 days history of painless vaginal bleeding. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

— Elizabeth Durand Streisand, Good Housekeeping, "What the Color of Your Vaginal Discharge Means, According to Gynos," 27 Nov. 2018 On the morning of June 8, 2018, Danielle [merriam-webster.com]

CASE PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT: A 29 year old primiparous woman with gestational diabetes mellitus who presented at 10 weeks gestation with 5 days history of brownish vaginal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Pelvic Congestion Syndrome

Women with PCS may have other nonspecific symptoms like pelvic tenderness, lethargy, depression, vaginal discharge, dysmenorrhea, rectal discomfort or an increase in frequency [symptoma.com]

With pelvic congestion there is a lot of pain and a generally very heavy feeling.Symptoms are stomach cramps,backache ,pain ful gas,ibs symptoms,increased vaginal discharge [patient.info]

discharge or visible varicose veins on the vulva, buttocks or thighs Diagnosis and Treatment Doctors can diagnose pelvic congestion syndrome with the following tests: Pelvic [gwhospital.com]

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Cervical Polyp

A case of adenosarcoma arising from the uterine cervix of a 55-year-old female who complained of vaginal discharge is reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Endocervical polyps may bleed between menses or after intercourse or become infected, causing purulent vaginal discharge (leukorrhea). [merckmanuals.com]

If bleeding or discharge persists after treatment, endometrial biopsy is done to exclude cancer. Key Points Cervical polyps rarely become malignant. [msdmanuals.com]

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Vaginal Sarcoma

Vaginal discharge About 10% of women with uterine sarcomas have a vaginal discharge that does not have any visible blood. [cancer.org]

Kanti Giri 1 Abstract A three year old with three months history of abdominal lump, blood mixed vaginal discharge and occasional urinary retention was operated as a case of [jiom.com.np]

We present the case of a 45 year old woman, gravida 2, para 2, with complain of whitish, foul smelling vaginal discharge & swelling at vulva since 2 months, itching at local [medcraveonline.com]

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Vaginal Tissue Injury

Signs might include abnormal vaginal discharge or genital sores. Vaginitis. [mayoclinic.org]

A change in your normal vaginal discharge may be the first sign of a vaginal problem. [peacehealth.org]

During pregnancy, vaginal discharge often increases. Vaginal tears are relatively common during childbirth. [mayoclinic.org]

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Rectovaginal Fistula

An 82-year-old woman was admitted with feculent vaginal discharge and bleeding per vagina. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient was admitted in our department 4 years after the onset of the disease, with an altered general state, diarrhea, malnutrition, fever and fecaloid vaginal discharge [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Success was defined by the absence of a diverting stoma and/or any vaginal discharge of faeces, flatus or mucous discharge. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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