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What Causes Light Vaginal Discharge And Odor?
Question: I am having a light discharge and odor coming from my vagina is this a yeast infection?
Brief Answer:
Bacterial vaginosis likely
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Light discharge and odour from vagina is likely due to bacterial vaginosis.
It is unlikely to 've candidiasis.
However, a proper vaginal swab examination should be done to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Bacterial vaginosis likely
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Light discharge and odour from vagina is likely due to bacterial vaginosis.
It is unlikely to 've candidiasis.
However, a proper vaginal swab examination should be done to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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