Discharge color and vaginal tests

[Ichigoamano]

Hello, I'm 18 years old and a virgin, I have been notice a change in color of my discharge. About a few weeks ago I started to notice my discharge has a little yellowish-green in color. However from time to time it appear clear in color. I do not have any pain, does not itch, and the discharge is odorless. About 5 days ago I tried drinking more water and it seem my discharge is clear but   the past 2 days I haven't really drink water and I notice my discharge has the light yellowish green color again. I have tried researching on the internet but nothing seems to match. It sounds like gonorrhea because the color but I don't have any other symptoms and I am not sexually active. I'm a virgin and I have never put anything inside. I also did research on the tests for vaginal infections, since I am a virgin, I would like to know if the use of speculum is necessary during the tests? Can the test be done without the speculum? I'd like to know the details please.

[Ichigoamano]

Hi!
Thank you for replying to my question. How small is the speculum that are used on virgins? I have read some where and it says doctors will use pediatric speculum on virgins? Is it the same one you are talking about?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Well vaginal swab test would need the doctor to put in a speculum, however, a smaller one is usually used in virgins. A yellowish green discharge without any symptoms in a virgin is not a STD, and may be a normal finding due to dehydration. However, yes, you must not have a noticeable discharge daily. Greenish vaginal discharge may also be a symptom of a skin disorder known as Lichen Sclerosus, this is characterized by skin changes that occurs on the vulva. It can also be due to bacterial vaginosis.
Third possibility is a non specific vaginitis. This happens due to break in the normal flora of the vagina and is usually treated by oral lactobacillus tablets. Do discuss this with your doctor. Take care!

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