Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
STDs (Expert Forum)
White, Flaky discharge
Answered by
University of Washington
Seattle - WA
This forum does not cover AIDS/HIV issues. This forum is for questions and support regarding STD issues such as: Chlamydia, Crabs (pubic lice scabies), Gonorrhea, Hepatitis (viral), Herpes, HPV, Molluscum Contagiosum, PID, Rectal Infections, Syphilis, Trichomonas, Warts, Yeast Infection.
IMPORTANT
This forum is limited to questions about STDs other than HIV/AIDS. For questions about HIV prevention, or if you have general questions about safe sex (e.g., condoms, how to protect yourself from HIV and STDs), please visit the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex Forum
Some of the most common types of questions concern the risk of HIV or STD after a particular sexual exposure, and about symptoms that might or might not be due to HIV. If your question is along these lines, please visit the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex Forum.
This forum is limited to questions about STDs other than HIV/AIDS. For questions about HIV prevention, or if you have general questions about safe sex (e.g., condoms, how to protect yourself from HIV and STDs), please visit the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex Forum
Some of the most common types of questions concern the risk of HIV or STD after a particular sexual exposure, and about symptoms that might or might not be due to HIV. If your question is along these lines, please visit the HIV Prevention and Safe Sex Forum.
White, Flaky discharge
by Kameron1, Nov 04, 2004 12:00AM
I have a white flaky discharge that comes from my vagina. Its similar to small moist flakes. I don't have any pain itching or other discomfort. I went to the docter three months ago and all she said was it may be a yeast infection. I took the medicine for the yeast infection and the symptoms still remain. What is this?
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Nov 04, 2004 12:00AM
, Nov 04, 2004 12:00AM
It might be normal. Your use of "flaky" suggests it might be what medically is called "flocculent"--i.e., mostly clear to slightly coudy fluid with whitish flecks in it. That appearance is normal.
On the other hand, if there is a definite increase in amount, it's possible some sort of infection is going on. It doesn't sound like yeast, which usually would have itching or a burning sensation. Probably not a vaginal infection. Perhaps a cervical infection (e.g., chlamydia).
Is there any chance you're pregnant? Or recent new hormonal contraception (pill, implant, depo shots) or change in the type or dose? Those can often cause increased amount of normal vaginal fluid.
If it continues, see your health care provider again. But I doubt anything serious is going on.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
On the other hand, if there is a definite increase in amount, it's possible some sort of infection is going on. It doesn't sound like yeast, which usually would have itching or a burning sensation. Probably not a vaginal infection. Perhaps a cervical infection (e.g., chlamydia).
Is there any chance you're pregnant? Or recent new hormonal contraception (pill, implant, depo shots) or change in the type or dose? Those can often cause increased amount of normal vaginal fluid.
If it continues, see your health care provider again. But I doubt anything serious is going on.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
Member Comments (1)
by irin, May 19, 2008 07:17PM
A related discussion, pregnancy was started.
