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What Causes Persistent Vaginal Discharge?

Hello I have had vaginal discharge for several weeks now. Every once in a while there would be blood. There was an increase in that for a week and then went away. Im not on my period but for the past few days there has been blood again, Im really worried.
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Vaginal discharge is called leukorrhea.
Leukorrhea is caused by increase in congestion in pelvic organs, pelvic inflammatory diseases, infection etc.
A vaginal swab for micro-biological examination is required to identify the causative organism.
If an infectious agent is identified, a culture and drug sensitivity will be required to identify the causative organism.
Drug sensitivity will select the most appropriate drug effective against the micro-organism.
Blood can accompany infection so there is nothing to worry about it.
Practice safe sex till the infection clears up.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja puri
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What Causes Persistent Vaginal Discharge?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Vaginal discharge is called leukorrhea. Leukorrhea is caused by increase in congestion in pelvic organs, pelvic inflammatory diseases, infection etc. A vaginal swab for micro-biological examination is required to identify the causative organism. If an infectious agent is identified, a culture and drug sensitivity will be required to identify the causative organism. Drug sensitivity will select the most appropriate drug effective against the micro-organism. Blood can accompany infection so there is nothing to worry about it. Practice safe sex till the infection clears up. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja puri