Vaginitis
What does normal vaginal discharge look like? Gynecologist in Seoul, Korea
The short answer
Normal discharge is clear or slightly white and a little sticky, similar to ovulation mucus. It changes over your cycle. Discharge that is yellow, green or gray, that itches, stings or smells, or that looks like cottage cheese usually means vaginitis and should be checked.
Healthy discharge keeps the vagina clean and moist. It is usually clear to milky white, thin to slightly stretchy, and has little or no smell. Around ovulation it becomes clearer and more slippery; before your period it can be thicker and whiter.
Signs of infection
- Fishy odor, sometimes with gray or yellow discharge: often bacterial vaginosis
- Thick white, curd-like discharge with itching: often a yeast infection
- Yellow-green discharge with strong itching: possibly trichomoniasis
- Yellow discharge with burning urination: consider STD testing
A quick swab at Dami tells you the cause, so you get the right treatment rather than guessing.
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Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center