Caution: What does it mean to have white discharge with a bad smell and staining your underwear?

Vaginal discharge is part of the natural and healthy process of the female reproductive system. While its appearance depends on the menstrual cycle, there may be times when this natural discharge may have a stronger odor and may even stain your underwear, so you should pay close attention. What do experts say about this situation?

According to information on the MedlinePlus website, you may have vaginitis, a condition that becomes noticeable after sexual intercourse. “Yeast infections produce a thick, white vaginal discharge that may resemble cottage cheese. The discharge may be watery and often odorless. Yeast infections typically cause redness and itching of the vagina and vulva,” they note. (See more: Dian is there: What happens when you send money from your bank account to your virtual wallet?) In this regard, the experts added that these are probably not symptoms linked to trichomoniasis. If they appear in your condition, you will likely experience burning and itching in the vaginal area. There is also often discomfort during urination.

What are the treatments for vaginitis?

The aforementioned institution indicated that the procedure involves taking antibiotics. "They may prescribe pills or a cream or gel to place in your vagina. During the treatment, you should use a condom during sexual intercourse , or not have sex at all," they added. Yeast infections, on the other hand, can be treated with creams or medications that are inserted into this area of your body.

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Regarding the medical procedure to treat trichomoniasis, you will need to take a single-dose antibiotic. “If your vaginitis is due to an allergy or sensitivity to a product, you need to determine which product is causing the problem. It could be a product you recently started using. Once you determine this, you should stop using it. If the cause of your vaginitis is a hormonal change, your doctor may give you estrogen cream to help with your symptoms,” they clarified.