Last updated on May 30th, 2019 at 04:15 am<\/p>
Do you have white cottage cheese discharge<\/strong> and you are worried about the white stuff that comes out of your vagina. Then this guide will explain the causes of the white stuff you see down there, how to get rid of them and how to prevent this kind of discharge in the future.<\/p>\n Cottage cheese like discharge is an abnormal discharge due to yeast infection.\u00a0It occurs in women with\u00a0weak immune system and women taking antibiotics without approval by their doctors.<\/p>\n Also, it is possible to get cottage cheese discharge after treatment of a urinary tract infection. Should I be worried about the white stuff down there?<\/strong> No. This is because your normal discharge should be white. It can turn brown or pinkish. It may be excessive sometimes when pregnant, ovulating or while breastfeeding.<\/p>\n However, cottage cheese looking discharge is a sign of a yeast infection. Yeast infection can affect both men and women. Though, not sexually transmitted, if not treated while you’re pregnant can be transmitted to your baby during childbirth.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Vaginal discharge is a normal way the body keeps the vagina clean. It consists of vaginal epithelial cells, good bacteria (that protect the vaginal \u2014lactobacillus), bad bacteria (that may cause infections), fungi, and clear mucus discharge<\/a>.<\/p>\n In women, the good bacteria ensure that the pH is maintained and makes it difficult for an infection to occur. Any process or infection that alter this balance in the vagina will cause an infection.<\/p>\n In addition, there are different colors your discharge could look like. If brownish mucus discharge, then it’s likely because you’re removing old blood from your womb or due to slight bleeding that occurs during implantation.<\/p>\n Normal\u00a0discharge is\u00a0white thick mucus discharge<\/a> at both ends of your menstrual cycle. Should I be worried if my discharge is mucus like and clear?<\/strong> No. It is normal for women to have white discharge and except it smells or causes vaginal itching, it is normal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted infection. It is also not an infection from bad hygiene. A lot of women clean their vagina and wash properly but still have yeast infection discharge.<\/p>\n So what are the factors that increase your chances of having a cottage cheese like discharge?<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have any of these risk factors and develop abnormal white stuff down your vaginal, you should inform your doctor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have cottage cheese looking discharge and any of these symptoms then its likely you have a yeast infection. They are:<\/p>\n If you experience these symptoms with a cottage cheese like discharge then its likely yeast. Should i worry\u00a0about my yeast vaginal infection?<\/strong> No. This is because yeast infection is easily treated and cured. Inform your doctor for testing and treatment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Presence of white cheesy discharge and vaginal itching or soreness is a sign of a yeast infection. Your doctor will take a swab specimen from your vagina for a test. This is to confirm if you have yeast because many other sexually transmitted infections, like gonorrhea\u00a0and bacteria vaginosis, can mimic a yeast infection.<\/p>\n After confirmation and diagnosis, you will be treated. Anti-fugal drugs such as fluconazole which is an imidazole is used with good success rate. However, if you are pregnant, oral fluconazole is not safe. Your doctor will prescribe pessaries or canesten cream which is safe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yeast infection is not sexually transmitted. Preventing the risk factors that predispose to cheese like discharge will help prevent the infection. These are some ways you can be safe from yeast:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n These are some commonly asked questions about cheese looking discharge. If you have any more questions or want to share your experience, then please comment below.<\/p>\n If you are pregnant and notice cheese like discharge, then its likely because of yeast infection. It is very common infection in pregnant women. Other symptoms are vaginal itching, swelling of vulva and soreness.<\/p>\n Yes, cottage cheese discharge is likely due to yeast infection. Most women with yeast infection do not have a smell at all. If you persistently have cottage cheese discharge with itching, then it may be a sign of an infection. However, thick discharge that occurs at both ends of your menstrual cycle should not be confused with a yeast infection.<\/p>\n STD means sexually transmitted disease. Cottage cheese discharge is due to yeast infection which is not an STD. Abnormal discharge due to STD are yellow discharge and green discharge<\/p>\n Learn more about green discharge<\/a><\/p>\n Learn more about yellow discharge<\/a><\/p>\n No. Yellow discharge is mainly due to an infection (chlamydia<\/a>, trich<\/a>, gonorrhea<\/a>). However, it could be normal in women when your discharge comes in contact with air. Yeast infection discharge is white thick clumpy discharge.<\/p>\n White discharge that is thick, chunky cottage cheese like with vaginal itching and soreness is due to yeast infection.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now its your turn. Do you have vaginal itching with cottage cheese like discharge?<\/strong> Share your stories and questions.<\/p>\n<\/span>What is the normal vaginal discharge you should have?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>5 Reasons your cottage cheese like discharge is due to a yeast infection?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>Frequently asked questions about white cottage cheese discharge<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>What causes cottage cheese discharge in pregnancy?<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>What causes\u00a0cottage cheese discharge no odor no itch?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/span>Will yeast infection cause yellow discharge?<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span>What causes chunk white discharge? Is it yeast?<\/span><\/h3>\n