Vaginal White Discharge -Reasons, Symptoms, How to prevent

Vaginal white discharge

         Vaginal discharge is most often a normal and regular occurrence. However, there are certain types of discharge that can indicate an infection. Abnormal discharge may be yellow or green, chunky in consistency, or have a foul odor. Abnormal discharge is usually caused by yeast or bacterial infection. If you notice any discharge that looks unusual or is foul smelling, you should see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Symptoms

1. pain, burning, or other discomfort in and around the vagina
2. rash or sores with or without discharge
3. cottage cheese or frothy textured discharge
4. strong or foul vaginal odor
5. redness
6. swelling

How to prevent

To prevent infections,

1. do regular exercises
2. drink plenty of water
3.  you should practice good hygiene 
4.  wear breathable cotton underwear.
5.  Don’t use douches because they can make discharge worse by removing useful bacteria.
6.  You should also practice safe sex 
7.  use protection to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.