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Urogynecology (Expert Forum)
Strange thick dry discharge causing pain and discomfort during sex
Answered by
Lennox Hoyte, M.D. - UroGynecology, Pelvic Surgery
USF College College of Medicine
Tampa - FL
Questions in the Urogynecology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with USF Health. Topics covered include overactive bladders, bladder pain, fallen/drooping bladder, bowel urgency, bowel prolapse, cystitis, incontinence, pain with intercourse, rectal prolapse, surgery, urinary urgency, and uterine prolapse.
Strange thick dry discharge causing pain and discomfort during sex
by purena, Jun 28, 2008 02:37PM
Hello DR. Hoyt,
This past month I have seen and felt a change in my vaginal discharge before or during sex. My discharge went from being wet, slippery and clear, to now thick, sour, clear white in color and dry. I’m starting to worry because it’s something I’ve never heard of. I wash my vagina correctly, I eat correctly, and I have even started eating yogurts thinking it may be a yeast infection. This strange discharge is uncomfortable, smells differently and is affecting my sex life. I now experience pain and discomfort during sex or have trouble getting “wet” while being aroused. What do I have? Or what is this? And what can I do to prevent this in the future? Please let me know how I can get everything back to normal with out telling me I have to see a Gyn. I had a horrible expirience when I went! :(
I look forward to your response!
This past month I have seen and felt a change in my vaginal discharge before or during sex. My discharge went from being wet, slippery and clear, to now thick, sour, clear white in color and dry. I’m starting to worry because it’s something I’ve never heard of. I wash my vagina correctly, I eat correctly, and I have even started eating yogurts thinking it may be a yeast infection. This strange discharge is uncomfortable, smells differently and is affecting my sex life. I now experience pain and discomfort during sex or have trouble getting “wet” while being aroused. What do I have? Or what is this? And what can I do to prevent this in the future? Please let me know how I can get everything back to normal with out telling me I have to see a Gyn. I had a horrible expirience when I went! :(
I look forward to your response!
Doctor's Answer
by Lennox Hoyte, M.D., Aug 03, 2008 01:32PM
, Aug 03, 2008 01:32PM
Hi,
Yeast is certainly a possibility, but yeast does not have an odor, just cottage cheese like looking, and it is itchy. Is there a chance your partner is using condoms with a lubricant that is causing the problem? Alternatively, if you are post menopausal, then decreased estrogen levels may be leading to decreased moisture in the vaginal tissues, which can be fixed with vaginal estrogen therapy. If the intercourse pain is a "scratchy" pain, then it may be related to the vaginal dryness, fixable with lubricants. If the pain is more deep and dull, then it may be related to pelvic floor muscle spasm, and may require attention by a pelvic floor physical therapist.
Dr. Hoyte
Yeast is certainly a possibility, but yeast does not have an odor, just cottage cheese like looking, and it is itchy. Is there a chance your partner is using condoms with a lubricant that is causing the problem? Alternatively, if you are post menopausal, then decreased estrogen levels may be leading to decreased moisture in the vaginal tissues, which can be fixed with vaginal estrogen therapy. If the intercourse pain is a "scratchy" pain, then it may be related to the vaginal dryness, fixable with lubricants. If the pain is more deep and dull, then it may be related to pelvic floor muscle spasm, and may require attention by a pelvic floor physical therapist.
Dr. Hoyte
i am a 26yr old woman, i have this strange itching that started this year, it only starts just before my period and stops during mensturation, it affects the anal area and towards the virgina, although there is no abnormal discharge, but the strange and scarey part is that it has even become a sign for me that my period is starting.it goesfor a while and comes back again just before my period.Please dr.kindly help me because it depressing as i feel pains insid during and after intercourse..i need your advice pls