What Causes Thick Vaginal Discharge?

Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2015

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Question : I have thick vaginal discharge now and it has always been clear, and my boyfriend says it taste sour. I went to my obgyn and she gave me something for a yeast infection, but it still is thick and white, and sour. I'm w

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get vaginal swab culture sensitivity test done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
Do you have itching too? is there bad smell too?
There are two reasons for the discharge you have.
1. If you are doing heavy exercises/ hard worko or standing for long hours , due to pelvic congestion there can be increased vaginal discharge. This discharge has no bad smell and is not associated with itching. This discharge gradually resolves.

2. The discharge is not fungal. So it is not responding to Diflucan.

Consult your Gynecologist and get vaginal swab culture sensitivity done so that you can receive appropriate treatment.
I hope this helps.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (1 hour later)

no smell discharge itches a little I stand for very long hours in a hairstylist

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get vaginal swab test done

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.

Doesn't seem like infection. I suggest you get vaginal swab test done to confirm the diagnosis. Try to sit down and take rest during your free time.

If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar