• Why do I have a lot of white discharge?

I started to notice that I'm having an excessive amounts of white discharge throughout the day. What could be the reason for this? Could it be something serious?

7 Answers

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Lanham, MD

If this is a persistent problem for you, see a gyn

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Slidell, LA

Unlikely serious but something that definitely needs attention. See your GYN for evaluation

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Lanham, MD

Not at all, it is not serious. It can be a yeast infection. Sometimes when you sweat it happens. I suggest you visit your ob/gyn and get checked.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • MontrealP, Pq

White discharge alone is not necessarily a sign of infection unless if it is associated with itching or odor.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • New York, New York

Is the discharge white and curdy like cottage cheese, or is it like white mucous? The first could be a yeast infection while the second may just be a normal response to high estrogen, especially if you recently began taking a new medication. Neither case is very serious, but if you want to sort this out, possibly begin treatment, you should see your doctor.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Clovis, CA

Vaginal discharge in any female is in majority of instances are physiologic and normal. The amount, consistency, appearance, and the odor is what raises concern. A whitish discharge as noted in your narrative should be looked into at any rate. Your doctor may examined you after a thorough history and will direct treatment as deemed appropriate.

Hope this helps to provide some clarity. 

Dr. Brown Brantuoh

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Wentzville, Missouri

This could be physiologic and where you are in your cycle. This could represent a yeast infection as well.

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