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What Causes Excessive Vaginal Discharge?
Hi I was just wondering everytime i ve had intercourse i have had a problem with being too wet down there with not enough friction it s like I can t feel anything. I ve been to the doctors before and had everything checked out & had been checked for stds. Apparently nothing was wrong and ive asked the doctor if it was normal to have a lot of discharge and she said yes. It s uncomfortable & frustrating because I m always wet down there. I have to change my underwear twice a day. It s very embarrassing. I was just wondering if there s anything I can do to lessen my discharge?
Mon, 6 May 2019
Hello,
Vaginal discharge serves an important housekeeping function in the female reproductive system. Vaginal fluid carries away dead cells and bacterias.
The fluid keeps it clean and helps to prevent infection. Excessive vaginal discharge most commonly occurs after sexual intercourse as one does not keep proper hygiene which may cause infection and its the sign of excessive vaginal discharge.
Wash your perineal area with soap immediately after having sexual intercourse. Rinse properly.
Apart from taking antibiotics (like Metronidazole or Tinidazole) for infection, you should keep proper perineal hygiene.
You should keep the vagina clean by washing regularly with gentle, mild soap and warm water. Never use scented soaps and feminine products or douche. Also, avoid feminine sprays.
After going to the bathroom, always wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from getting into the vagina and causing infection.
Wear 100% cotton underpants and avoid overly tight clothing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Naira Jahangir , OB and GYN Specialist
Vaginal discharge serves an important housekeeping function in the female reproductive system. Vaginal fluid carries away dead cells and bacterias.
The fluid keeps it clean and helps to prevent infection. Excessive vaginal discharge most commonly occurs after sexual intercourse as one does not keep proper hygiene which may cause infection and its the sign of excessive vaginal discharge.
Wash your perineal area with soap immediately after having sexual intercourse. Rinse properly.
Apart from taking antibiotics (like Metronidazole or Tinidazole) for infection, you should keep proper perineal hygiene.
You should keep the vagina clean by washing regularly with gentle, mild soap and warm water. Never use scented soaps and feminine products or douche. Also, avoid feminine sprays.
After going to the bathroom, always wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from getting into the vagina and causing infection.
Wear 100% cotton underpants and avoid overly tight clothing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Naira Jahangir , OB and GYN Specialist
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