White discharge is a common vaginal condition caused by changes in the amount of certain types of bacteria or overgrowth of bad bacteria in your vagina. This is common, and any woman can get it. Its is easily treatable with home remedies and medicine. Untreated Bacterial Vaginosis can raise your risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and cause problems during pregnancy.
Symptoms
Many women have no symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include:
- Strong fishy odor from Vagina
- Unusual vaginal discharge. The discharge can be white (milky) or gray. It may also be foamy or watery.
- Burning urination
- Itching around the outside of the vagina
- Vaginal irritation
These symptoms may be similar to vaginal yeast infections and other health problems. Only your doctor or nurse can tell you for sure whether you have BV.
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