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Suggest Remedy For White Creamy Vaginal Discharge
Question: I have occasionally experienced this white, creamy, almost paste like texture of vaginal discharge. It isn't painful ever, no burning, or itching, just thicker as compared to normally more slippery lubricating discharge. I am 45 and thought it maybe is related to age and not being hydrated enough but not sure? It does not smell but does have a bit of a tart taste to it. Could it be diet related? Peri menopause?
My boyfriend who is 43 years old has a hard time maintaining an erection after we have been having intercourse for a little while. It seems to happen when he starts to get hot, breathing heavier. Is this due to his blood flow having to go to other places in his body? As soon as he rests for about 5 or 10 min he is ready to go again but it is hard for me because I am taken away from the stimulation and in the moment mode and its like having to start all over again. Not to mention is a bummer to always have this happen. Kinda ruins the mood. What could this be?
My boyfriend who is 43 years old has a hard time maintaining an erection after we have been having intercourse for a little while. It seems to happen when he starts to get hot, breathing heavier. Is this due to his blood flow having to go to other places in his body? As soon as he rests for about 5 or 10 min he is ready to go again but it is hard for me because I am taken away from the stimulation and in the moment mode and its like having to start all over again. Not to mention is a bummer to always have this happen. Kinda ruins the mood. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
Your discharge is due to hormonal changes not diet or menopause
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
It is normal and healthy for a woman to have some discharge all the time- your vagina is a mucous membrane and needs lubrication. In a normal menstrual cycle, your discharge is thin and clear as you finish your period, then as you approach ovulation it gets more mucousy- like egg white, and at ovulation you can lose the plug of mucus from your cervix, which has a jelly like consistency. Then your discharge will get pastier until your period comes next.
So it is most likely given the way you describe your symptoms that your discharge is completely normal. Many women feel more acute menstrual symptoms in their 40s, but if your period still comes every month, you are not yet perimenopausal.
Regarding your partner's erectile dysfunction, what you described is exactly true... When someone is exercising, their blood goes more to their vital organs because of the fight or flight response. The state of sexual arousal is inhibited when the body is being over exerted.
I would recommend that your partner see a physician for a physical to make sure he is healthy and has no heart or blood pressure problems. He also can evaluate his ED and perhaps suggest treatment for him.
I hope I was adequately able to answer your question today and that this information was helpful.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
Your discharge is due to hormonal changes not diet or menopause
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
It is normal and healthy for a woman to have some discharge all the time- your vagina is a mucous membrane and needs lubrication. In a normal menstrual cycle, your discharge is thin and clear as you finish your period, then as you approach ovulation it gets more mucousy- like egg white, and at ovulation you can lose the plug of mucus from your cervix, which has a jelly like consistency. Then your discharge will get pastier until your period comes next.
So it is most likely given the way you describe your symptoms that your discharge is completely normal. Many women feel more acute menstrual symptoms in their 40s, but if your period still comes every month, you are not yet perimenopausal.
Regarding your partner's erectile dysfunction, what you described is exactly true... When someone is exercising, their blood goes more to their vital organs because of the fight or flight response. The state of sexual arousal is inhibited when the body is being over exerted.
I would recommend that your partner see a physician for a physical to make sure he is healthy and has no heart or blood pressure problems. He also can evaluate his ED and perhaps suggest treatment for him.
I hope I was adequately able to answer your question today and that this information was helpful.
Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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