Q: Ever since I started my cycle (age 11) I've experienced a discharge that I never had before, which at first seemed normal (as far as I can remember). Now, I was told by older women that discharge is normal among many females, but this doesn't seem normal to me. I'm not sure how long I've had these "symptoms", but my discharge is pale yellow, became heavier, foul odor, thick, and sometimes clumpy and occur almost every day. Even, before I started my cycle I was raised to shower TWICE a day, so I don't suspect these issues due to hygiene. I can sneeze or cough and I feel it coming as if I�m on my period. I don't suspect a STD because I've never been sexually active and haven't had many encounters of manual stimulation ("fingering", etc.). I have no other problems with this area, no itching, burning, bumps, rashes, nothing. I've been to embarrassed to tell anyone about this and my question is, what is this, how or why did I get this and how can I get rid of this uncomfortable discharge?
A: Bacterial Vaginosis is a VERY common cause of vaginal discharge. It usually has a 'fishy odor.' It is caused by an overgrowth of the bad vaginal bacteria and is not sexually transmitted. It can be diagnosed by your doctor by taking a swab of the discharge and looking at it under the microscope (a wet mount). It is treated with antibiotics.
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