Cause Of Vaginal Discharge That Is Green Smelly Or Yellow & How To Treat It
Posted: Friday, February 20, 2009
by Kacycarr
http://www.spotthepimple.com
Is green vaginal discharge normal? I have just received a SOS message from a much concerned lady who is experiencing this. I would at this stage like to point out to her and other women alike, is not to worry and have the problem determined to get the answer why there is a show of a green vaginal discharge. Fretting does not cure, seeking treatment does. Having a vaginal discharge is normal so don`t panic. It also varies in each woman. Variations may include color, consistency and the look. One common cause for change in discharge is vaginal infections. Infections have more women come forward over a problem smelly vagina that may have derived after being infected. The biggest majority of these women who have been affected by BV seriously stress over the fishy odor mostly.
What color is normal discharge? Not wanting to alarm you but yellow or green discharge is not deemed as so.
Yellow green discharge is normally a symptom seen from a bacterial infection for which a colposcopy may be required. Women suffering from somatic diseases like HIV, diabetes and hormone imbalances are more susceptible for developing conditions resulting in the appearance of malodorous flows along with itching, burning, and a nasty vaginal odor. Vaginitis is another common cause of abnormal discharge. It is not a life threatening condition but one that requires immediate treatment. Bacterial infections, candidiasis, and Trich are primary vaginal problems women have to face regularly. Due to possible long-term effects, these diseases should be treated.
Greenish yellow discharge is normally a sign of bacterial infection for which a colposcopy and cervical examination may be required. No matter what color the discharge, if it is giving you reason for concern seek medical advice.
What is a colposcopy and what should I expect from having it done.
There is nothing more worrying and scary for a woman to be told her Pap smear results are abnormal. On hearing news of this nature gives just cause for panic, and you wouldn`t be human if you didn`t feel threatened health wise, however abnormal Pap smear results do not necessarily mean you have cervical cancer. Abnormalities are usually the outcome of inflammation or a vaginal infection. The Pap smear is a screening tool and not a diagnostic one. Your doctor may need more evidence of it being just an inflammation or infection and may need to take a closer look at your cervix. This will be done with the use of a colposcope. Reasons for this suggested procedure include Pap smear results which:
- signify dysplasia or cancer
- slight evidence of HPV
- show a typical squamous cells of undetermined significance
Stages of a colposcopy
A colposcope is a large, electric microscope that is positioned approximately 30 cm from the vagina. A bright light on the tip of the colposcope makes the cervix more visible. Whatever part of the cervix where light does not pass through is where the gynecologist will direct their attention. Abnormal cervical changes show up as white sites, the whiter the site, the more serious the cervical dysplasia. Abnormal blood vessel changes are also apparent through the colposcope. Abnormal vascular changes can happen in dysplasia. Typically, worse the vascular changes are the worse the dysplasia. A tissue sample or biopsy is taken from the whitest abnormal spot and sent for further tests. Whilst waiting for your test results you are not to work yourself up into a state of frenzy as this is unhealthy for you. More times than not most test results come back with no real seriousness involved. Yes it can be a long wait and a harrowing one too, however you need to be patient till the all clear is given or other.
Cryosurgery or a freezing of the abnormal cells may be performed next and, in some cases, can make this a diagnostic/ treatment procedure in one. If the GPs view is hampered preventing the abnormal area being seen fully, another procedure such as a Cone biopsy may have to be carried out. If you believe your green vaginal discharge is caused by a STD then you need to visit a GUM clinic or gynecologist/doctor.
Normal vaginal discharge has no real distinctive odor.Discharge is likely abnormal if:
- it has a fishy odor
- thick white and clotted
- green with an unpleasant odor
- shows blood
- causes itchiness
- stomach pain
- bacterial vaginosis
- thrush
- soiled tampons
- poor hygiene
- gonorrhea (STD)
- trichomoniasis
Did you know when you treat your own vaginal infection you rid vaginal odour at the same time.
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More commentsI'm 14 weeks pregnant and just went to the bathroom and noticed when I wiped a " snot " like substance on the toilet paper? It's as if I had a really bad sinus infection and blew my nose on the tissue ( color wise ). It's like flourescent green. I just had a colposcopy 3 days ago and found out I have a mild level of cervical dysplasia. No infection or anything and this discharge does not have an odor to it and I have no burning or itching. I've never had this happen before and am pretty embarassed about it. Since I already had a colposcopy a few days ago, could I still have an infection? Wouldn't the doctor have known? No weird symptoms besides the color of the discharge.Hi Megan sorry for the delay with this response. Megan when it comes to pregnancy I am a great believer in having any odd goings on that your not used to, to have checked out. It may be nothing to worry about because pregnancy can cause all sorts of changes to happen with the body, however its a good thing to know why this change has occurred.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful
Kacy
hi,kary.
im desiree.
i had been having a green discharge since i had my period over.
i am worried about it,so i decided to seek help from you.
i told my mum about it,and she said its because of dirtiness on my vagina.
and she told me that it will be over soon.
the discharge is in green in colour,fishy smell and less,not much.
it does not feel itchy.
and i really,dont know what to do,im afraid its a disease.
and i didnt have sex.
and futhermore,im still young.and,im not sure to see a doctor yet,cos my mum told me that it will be gone by itself,but it is true to say so?or its really a infection?i really hope that you could give me an accurate answer.
and,right now,i really dont know what to do.do you have any cure for it?or some advise to me,to make me feel not worried.
i really need your help kacy,im really scared.
sometimes,my vagina feels burning when urine.but now it doesnt.
so please get back to me asap okay?
i hope you can help me.thankyou.
desiree.Hey Desiree stop panicking, even if it is an infection it is treatable. Green discharge is not normal end of story. I personally wouldn't say it is caused by a dirty vagina, however people differ so maybe making assumptions is wrong of me. If it persists and the discharge doesn't return to normal (whitish) then pop along to your doctor as you many need antibiotics to sort this problem. Don't worry this is common issue for lots of girls
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful
Keep well
Kacy
thanks kacy for telling me this.its getting better,no more gree discharge anymore.
thanks,and i was really scared in the start,but now,not anymore.
hi i am 28 i have had one son ten years ago and was on depo for a few years after, been off it now for 5 years. always had a normal cycle with my periods, but this year it changed i got a yellow greenish discharge that has a very unpleasant smeel and has chunks in it that look like cheese. i have noticed that it all seems to be part of my cycle i get my period then for 2 weeks after i get normal discharge then it goes like cottage cheese but still white and not smelley then just before my period it changes again to yellow green. i have been to the doctors a few times had all the tests done they came up clear with everything else except slight thrush . the doctor didnt want to put me on thrush tablets because i had already had two doses in the 3 months and she said it isnt good for me to have another dose. she put me on antbiotics instead 2 kinds but still this problem remains. i dont know if i should worry because i have had all the tests done and had medication for it and i think it might just be part of my cycle. i am married and have regular intercourse with my husband who has also been checked and got the clear. also for a day before the dicharge changes to yellow green i get itchy but this goes away once the discharge shows the next day. i have noticed that this is like clockwork now and i can nearly exactly predict when this will occur. i shower twice dailey and always keep clean.
I have a hereby yellow discharge which has a musky smell to it I've been putting off going to the doctor as I thought it was nothing serious however after reading this I'm very worried! What is wrong with me!??That is supposed to say greeny not hereby...
I've had a greenish discharge with an unpleasant smell now for almost a year.
No itching or burning but one day my pee started to smell horrible.
Is this due to the discharge?
hello,
i've had yellowy green discharge for about a month now with a strong odour to it. its causing itchiness, irritation, pelvic pain, redness and swelling! I have been to my local GP and had a smear test done, this came back all clear. i no there is something wrong but seems like no one to help me. im worried that if left untreated i could become infertile!
ive read your whole page and thought maybe i have one of the following , Trichomoniasis,Bacterial Vaginosis,HIV or Gonorrhea?! im young, scared and dont no what to do please help me ! :(
Many Thanks
Hello, I have this white sticky and sometimes smelly discharge coming out of the V for a month now; could be that I am HIV positive? I am damn worried.
Thanks in advance
Hello, I just want to know your opinion. I had abortion twice. That was during my teen age years. Now, the end result: absence of menstruation ranging from 3-5 months, inflamed pelvic area and smelly, greenish discharge. What do you think the cause to this and how can I treat this?
hello! just curious as to waht to expect when i get to the doc. i have had a small chunk of light green snot like discharge. i thought i had a yeast infection (as i was itchy and uncomfortable) so self treated and those symptoms went away. but since i have had normal discharge except every once in a while i get a small chunk of green. as in not even daily.. side effect from yeast infection? maybe wasn't a yeast infection, even tho treatment took away discomfort? no other symptoms, cept maybe a bit sensitive? i'm sensitive anyways so hard to tell. thanks for you time!
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