vaginal discharge - thick white, not a yeast infection - aff

I recomend using a silicon base lube as much as needed it dosent dry like water base I had the same problem after I gave birrh to ny son n this seems to help I clean my self well before sex so our sex is prettt back to normal

I have all these symptoms but I do not take BC. Could it be an issue of hydration?

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum business but I want to share my experience with you all because I think it may answer a lot of the questions posted on this thread.

I'm currently 25 years old, healthy female with a stable partner of five years and with a balanced diet as well as physical activity, which is imperative for the overall health of the vagina. Unfortunately, I have suffered from several yeast infections in the past amongst other common vaginal infections but when I noticed the thick white (sometimes odorless, sometimes with foul odored) discharge I went to the doctor and they diagnosed it as Bacterial Vaginosis. The exact cause of this condition is unknown in the medical world but the doctor gave me some common reason why it might happen to almost 90% of women. I've also done  extensive research on the subject ( I don't mean yahoo answers).

First and foremost, your partner plays an important part when it comes to health of your vagina. Make sure the penis and vagina are clean before intercourse (not just rinsed off with water but thoroughly clean with water and soap and thoroughly rinsed from soap residue , little soap on vagina,) to prevent bacterial imbalance in the vagina. Also, depending on your preferred method of intercourse, make sure that all body parts that will be touching or inserted in the vagina are equally clean. If oral intercourse is part of the act, make sure the oral hygiene of your partner is almost perfect.

Second, avoid all types of douches since they kill off the necessary bacteria that keeps the vagina infection free. Remember that the environment in the vagina is acidic in nature and houses certain types of "good" bacteria that keep it's environment balanced.

Third, drink plenty of water and avoid sugary sodas, juices, and concentrated drinks. Keep a balanced diet and take any necessary supplements to meet your nutritional needs. (personally, I take folic acid supplements daily) Also, avoid tight clothing and if you have a sedentary life style or have to sit for long periods of time, make sure you take a minute or two every hour to get up and walk around to allow blood circulation and prevent vaginal bacteria from overpopulating.

You may choose to treat the problem with antibiotics in which case both you and your partner would need to take them since the penis also retains the bacteria and would pass it on each time there is intercourse.

the health of the vagina and maintaining such health is not necessarily easy and should not be left unattended especially since a minor infection can lead to more serious problems in the future. All the preciously mentioned were recommendations made by my doctor two years ago when I had the problem all of you are describing. I have kept the same partner and we both have taken precautions to avoid any future issues. below I will add some my personal tips that have worked wonders in treating vaginal infections, bacterial imbalance and other symptoms of discomfort.

Apple cider vinegar douche every two weeks. I take about two table spoons of ACV and I mix them with about two cups of water in a bowl. I then use a bulb syringe to rinse the inside of my vagina. This works wonder for balancing your vaginal PH and thus preventing/treating infections. DO NOT ABUSE THIS TREATMENT and consult your doctor before use.

Avoid sugar- Really avoid sugar in excess. Excessive sugar intake throws off your vaginal PH balance and allows for yeast and other common infections to overpopulate.

DO NOT HOLD your need to use the bathroom. If you are one of those that holds it in till the very last minute than you might want to consider changing your habits asap. Urine holds bacteria as well as toxins that if left in the body may cause severe UTIs (Urinary Track Infections) in both men and women. THESE ARE NOT FUN and lead to weaken your immune systems leaving your prone to other infections.

Get ride of old underwear (more than two years for me) and wash your underwear separate from other clothing in the wash. We all have a normal vaginal discharge which is mainly composed of unwanted bacteria; if not properly washed this remains in the fabric of your underwear and can make infections chronic. Also if you wash your underwear in the wash with other clothing the dirt and bacteria of the other clothing may get attached to the fabric in your underwear and cause other forms of discomfort. Furthermore, if you have been suffering from any type of vaginal infections I would suggest getting rid of all underwear used during the time of infections, some people prefer not do this (Victoria secret expensive underwear) and wash them thoroughly instead but this has never worked for me, especially with yeast infections. Same for your partners underwear.

Manage your stress level- if you are someone who is constantly under stress (who isn't?) try and find a way to manage that stress to avoid your body from becoming sick.  This is different for everybody but it helped me to get rid of vaginal infections a lot quicker and prevents them as well. I suggest yoga for both men and women- don't like yoga? Try it first.

 

I hope that this information helps everyone on this forum and I hope that most of you have been able to treat this little problem. Before I go, I want to mention that I always opt for natural-drug-free alternatives to treating and preventing health problems but I know most of us lack the time and consistency to deal with all the necessary rituals, therefore over the counter medication and other more strong medications may be your first choice. I highly suggest to avoid this method since it only treats the symptoms and not the source of the problem. Stay healthy my friends and remember, doctors are expensive and time consuming as well; "ain't nobody got time for that" sweet brown. LOL :P I'm a little silly, sorry.

Did you ever think that it may be possible that you are allergic to your partner???? Some of the comments are I notice its not there when I don't have sex.

I have been told this is a normal discharge. Its a certain time in you menstrual cycle when your discharge is very acidic, which is why it is dry and bitter to taste. It. Could be your diet or hormones.

What do you mean by dry? :o

that sounds like you had/ have gonorrhea since your post was over a year ago i hope you got it all worked out but if your still having the issue go back and seek a second opinion because it can effect fertility if left untreated

PLEASE insist on a ultrasound these were symptoms i had, my ultrasound showed ovarian cysts, calcification in the uterus and a nabothian cyst on my cervix. I went to the dr's about my symptoms for over 2yrs. I had pelvic pain/lower abdominal pain (alot like period pains), irregular periods, tiredness and a white creamy discharge that looked similar to yeast infection (no itching).

After the ultrasound i got referred to the gynae, who examined me and found i also had a white patch on my cervix i have now been referred to colposcopy as this can be a sign of changed cells.

Im in the UK so we only have a smear/pap done every 3 years (if you've had no problems) i still had a year left for my next smear so this wouldn't of been spotted if i hadn't kept on at my dr about the problem and been sent for an ultrasound. The gynae told me you should have a smear/pap or examination of the cervix for any unusual discharge that is not showing up for any infection as this could be a sign of cervical cancer. And when i say an examination i don't mean the nurse in your GP's taking a swab.

After being referred to the gynae i got told i would prob have to wait awhile before i had an appointment so i booked a private consultation through spire and took my referral letter and ultrasound results with me from the dr's, you can ask for these and they'll have them ready for you to take it cost me £135 but if i hadn't gone he wouldn't have found the white patch on my cervix. Im currently awaiting an appointment from colposcopy which i got told does not take long.     

Evesgift, I have been thinking and researching cervicitis. You are right when you say all the symptoms are right on. I have been going back and forth with my thoughts on this. I was thinking you could be right it could be some type of infection or bacteria issue within the cervix. Then I was thinking maybe not bc my dr did a D&C & said my cervix looked good & labs came back fine from the culture. I would think maybe when he went in there he would have seen something. The other thing is there has been a lady on here who said she had a full hysterectomy a couple pages back. So with no cervix she still has this problem??? Also I've seen a couple couple post from one lady who is a lesbian. So I think that knocks out the whole sperm thing. Btw I saw somebody just had a baby 4 months ago on here. To whomever has been pregnant, was this present before, during, & after pregnancy? Just wondering how the change in hormones would effect this?

This all sounds just like what I have had for about 2 years. I got it after I had quite a few back to back yeast infections. I'm not on BC as it interferes too much with my hormone level. Some times it comes out creamy, but most of the time, its goop-y.

I have had this problem, for over 15 years i'm 31 years old. I don't take birth control.. Along time ago my obgyn said it was bv.. But i was treated and it comes back.. I have had same sex partner for almost 15 yrs. Only way i get relief is to take a bath everytime before sex and use ur fingers to scoop out and clean the inside of ur vagina as much as possible.. I have never had a std. As long as i keep taking a bath Every nite before sex there's no problem... Hope this helps.. Know that your not alone, alot.of woman go through this..

I am 24 years old with a similiar problem. I have been sexually active since 16. During that time I had one partner for two years then around 6 more untill I met my now boyfriend who i have been with for 3 1/2 years. From 16 to about 21 my discharge has for the most part been clear and white especally when having sex. For the past 3 years that discharge has turned into thick white sometimes foul odorous discharge. I went from having sex twice a day to twice a week after this started happening. I have gone to the doctors and at first they said it was bacterial vaginosis. Then that went away and along with the antibiotic prescribed i acquired a yeast infection. Then once the yeast infection was gone I was still left with thick dischage. In 3 years there has probably been only 3 times during sex that it has been clear and what  I would call normal. Half the time my discharge makes my boyfriends penis itch and the other half I cant get naturally wet enough like I use to inorder to enjoy sex. Its not because im not turned on there something wrong with my vagina or it has just completely changed. :(

I know. It's hard to figure out one thing we all have, so I'm throwing different ideas out there that may be it for someone atleast. My newest research topic is Group B Strep of the vagina. It can infect for a number of reasons, and isn't caught unless tested for it. It is treated with penicillin, but usually comes back, and there isn't anything they know of to cure it, so it is something one would have to live with. The person who recently had a baby was me. I've had 4 babies. Not a single change in this during that time. I ended paying for a doctor visit. I regretted it. She was a waste of my time and money. Again. But I did convince her to do multiple cultures and wait awhile on them. I get the results tuesday. I am very anxious to hear if the silver treatment worked.

I got my culture results back. Lo and behold the only thing that is in there is my old pal BV. She wanted to do a 7 day treatment of Flagyl- again, despite my swearing my immunity, and 3 weeks of boric acid suppositories. Ugh. I am not so sure. I'm tempted, since I now know its something I'm very familiar with the treatments of, to add my own lil remedies I see best to go in conjuction w this. The reason I'm taking this risk is because I'm to go in and see her again in 3 weeks to see where I'm at and discuss further treatment. So atleast I know what mine is now. Even though it has gone unnoticed before, and my guess is because they just looked under the microscope as opposed to doing a culture. My BV is a stealth beast. I will let you know what route I took and if it worked. Best wishes.

Ps- I do still believe it is a candida factor as well. Hence why it is so difficult to cure