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I have very dry white clumpy vaginal discharge.


Sent to Health Experts February 22, 2006 12:49 p.m.

It is not itchy. I have had a yeast infection before, but this is much dryer. I am 46 years old

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Female , Age: 46

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ky jelly, and a homeopathic yeast infection treatment of tea tree oil used 2x a day for 2 days
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February 22, 2006 1:07 p.m. (17 minutes and 7 seconds later)
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It still sounds like yeast. How long have you had it? Does the discharge have an odor? Yeast usually does not have an odor.

Another thought is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is is not transmitted via sexual intercourse. However, it can be exacerbated by sex and is more frequently found in sexually active women than those who have never had intercourse. It is caused by an imbalance in the normal healthy bacteria found in the vagina and although it is relatively harmless and may pass unnoticed, it can sometimes produce an abundance of unpleasant fishy smelling discharge. While there is no clear explanation as to why BV occurs, there have been suggestions that the alkaline nature of semen could be one cause, as it may upset the acidic nature of the vaginal bacteria. Another cause can be the use of an intrauterine contraceptive device (coil). A woman cannot pass BV to a man, but it is important she receives treatment as BV can occasionally travel up into the uterus and fallopian tubes and cause a more serious infection. Treatment for BV consists of applying a cream to the vagina or taking antibiotics.

If this persists, I would consult my GYN. I would be happy to answer any other questions you may have.


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