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Hello doctor! I see a lot of discharge, light yellow but not itchy, a bit fishy smell, no pain, there is a slight burning when I put my hand inside. I went to the doctor and he said it was not inflammation due to vaginal discharge. I want to ask, does the yellow discharge have a dangerous fishy smell? I am 26 years old this year.
Pham Thi Thanh (1995)
Hello doctor. The doctor asked me if I had a discharge like yogurt, not itchy and had a fishy smell, did I have inflammation? Looking forward to consulting your doctor. Thank you.
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Hello! Normal discharge is white like egg white or slightly white, the color may be slightly ivory white. If dry, it will be pale yellow. Vaginal discharge is quite tough, can be spun into fibers, odorless or has a slightly fishy odor. Vaginal secretions are affected by the amount of estrogen in the body, so there are changes throughout the menstrual cycle.
Vaginal discharge is more common before ovulation, before menstruation, during pregnancy or when there is a high sexual desire.
Therefore, if you see at these times, see more discharge (moderate level) but the nature is still normal, women should not be too worried. If the color of the discharge turns greenish-gray or dark yellow, the strong odor is pathological discharge.
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