What causes lots of discharhe and bad odor?!
Question: and yes i shower up to twice a day, so no smartass answers
Answers: and yes i shower up to twice a day, so no smartass answers
Firstly, I must point out that his could be a variety of things and you should see a health professional for a check up just to be on the safe side.
Having said that, your symptoms sound like Bacterial Vaginosis.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal infection (vaginitis). . It is not generally considered to be a sexually transmitted infection. BV is caused by an imbalance of naturally occurring bacterial flora, and should not be confused with yeast infection. BV is relatively common and easily treatable with a course of antibiotics.
The most common symptom of BV is an abnormal vaginal discharge (especially after sex) with an unpleasant fishy smell. While some women do not experience symptoms, many women experience intense itching, swelling and irritation (which is why it is often misdiagnosed by women and even health care practitioners as a yeast infection). By contrast, a 'normal' discharge will be odourless and will vary in consistency and amount with the menstrual cycle - a normal discharge is at its clearest about 2 weeks before the period starts.
You can get a bit more information on Wiki.
Again though, I urge you to follow this up with your doctor.
If you've been sick lately, it could be that you body is just trying to recover.
Once you start puberty a white and/or clear discharge is normal. You will also have your own 'scent' that will smell stronger to you than to others. The vagina is self-cleaning. This same discharge increases the closer you get to ovulation and when you are sexually aroused.
Different Types of Discharge:
White: Thick, white discharge is common at the beginning and end of your cycle. Normal white discharge is not accompanied by itching. If itching is present, thick white discharge can indicate a yeast infection.
Clear and stretchy: This is "fertile" mucous and means you are ovulating.
Clear and watery: This occurs at different times of your cycle and can be particularly heavy after exercising.
Yellow or Green: May indicate an infection, especially if thick or clumpy like cottage cheese or has a foul odor.
Brown: May happen right after periods, and is just "cleaning out" your vagina. Old blood looks brown.
Different types of infections:
Signs of yeast infections:
White, cottage cheese-like discharge
Swelling and pain around the vulva
Intense itching
Signs of bacterial vaginosis:
A white, gray or yellowish vaginal discharge
A fishy odor that is strongest after sex or after washing with soap
Itching or burning
Slight redness and swelling of the vagina or vulva