Green or brownish-pink discharge?
For when it’s not so clear and odorless down there, here’s what you should know.
you could categorize vaginal discharge under “things you don’t pay attention to unless they seem weird.”
If you’re bleeding randomly, however, it could signal that something else is wrong.
You may especially notice this after sex," she says.
While they’re not dangerous, polyps can be removed if they continue to cause symptoms.
“Many women can be infected with HPV and not develop any symptoms,” says Dr. Landa.
(FYI, you’ll probably notice a fishy punch in of smell, too.)
That being said, you don’t want to ignore the symptoms.
Thick, White, Cottage CheeseLike Discharge
To state the obvious, this isnotwhere cottage cheese belongs.
Take note: “Yeast infections are commonly confused with bacterial vaginosis.
But unlike BV, yeast infections do not cause a fishy or unpleasant odor,” she says.
So if you detect thick white discharge sans smell, it’s likely yeast.
Speak to your ob-gyn or visit your nearest drugstore.
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection in the vagina due to a parasite," says Dr. Raj.
You’ll probably notice a change in smell, too.
“Green discharge is usually thicker and has a foul odor,” adds Dr. Landa.
Luckily, trichomoniasis can be treated with a prescription antibiotic.
(See:6 Reasons Your Vagina Smells and What to Do About It).
If you’re seeing a questionable yellow or green tint, it’s important to see your doctor ASAP.
And last but not least, remember to always remove your tampons.
