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What Causes Thick White Fishy Odour Discharge From The Vagina And How Is It Prevented ?

Hi for a couple weeks I have been having a lot of thick white fishly smelling discharge coming from my vagina. I been taking doxycycline hyclate! What is the problem and do u think that will help.
Wed, 18 Jul 2012
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OBGYN 's  Response
hio,your vaginal discharge is grey or develops a strong fishy smell, particularly after sexual intercourse, you could have bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV is an imbalance in the normal bacteria found in your vagina. It does not usually cause itching or irritation.
Like thrush, BV is very common and is not sexually transmitted. It is easily treated with antibiotics. See your doctor.
In diagnosing bacterial vaginosis, it is important to exclude other serious infections, such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia.
At present, it seems to be that a combination of multiple bacteria must be present together for the problem to develop. Bacterial vaginosis typically features a reduction in the number of the normal hydrogen peroxide-producing lactobacilli in the vagina. Simultaneously, there is an increase in concentration of other types of bacteria, especially anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that grow in the absence of oxygen). As a result, the diagnosis and treatment are not as simple as identifying and eradicating a single type of bacteria. Why the bacteria combine to cause the infection is unknown.
both the partners will require treatment.
so consult ur gynaec.

byeeeeeeeeee
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General & Family Physician Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,thanks for query.First of all you need to visit a gynecologist for examination.This character of discharge is indicative of infection.Depending upon the local examination your doctor will advise you the drugs.At times if you are married ,both the partners needs treatment.
wishing you good health.
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  User's Response
Hi Dear
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum,
I think you need complete investigations done to rule out any major pathology.
And doxycycline may not be the first drug of choice in your condition if it is simple genital tract infection.You need to know the exact organism by culture report.
Only then the exact medication can be decided.
Good Luck!
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Anesthesiologist Dr. Neetika Soni's  Response
hi,
welcome to health care magic,
you could having a fungal infection and u will need antifungal treatment,but for the right diagnosis get yourself examined by a gynaec.
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What Causes Thick White Fishy Odour Discharge From The Vagina And How Is It Prevented ?

hio,your vaginal discharge is grey or develops a strong fishy smell, particularly after sexual intercourse, you could have bacterial vaginosis (BV). BV is an imbalance in the normal bacteria found in your vagina. It does not usually cause itching or irritation. Like thrush, BV is very common and is not sexually transmitted. It is easily treated with antibiotics. See your doctor. In diagnosing bacterial vaginosis, it is important to exclude other serious infections, such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia. At present, it seems to be that a combination of multiple bacteria must be present together for the problem to develop. Bacterial vaginosis typically features a reduction in the number of the normal hydrogen peroxide-producing lactobacilli in the vagina. Simultaneously, there is an increase in concentration of other types of bacteria, especially anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that grow in the absence of oxygen). As a result, the diagnosis and treatment are not as simple as identifying and eradicating a single type of bacteria. Why the bacteria combine to cause the infection is unknown. both the partners will require treatment. so consult ur gynaec. byeeeeeeeeee