Patient's question:
I am a 20-year-old female and currently studying in university. I have not had sexual activity yet, but recently I noticed that my vaginal discharge is not normal, with issues in color and odor. Please advise: What should I do if I have abnormal vaginal discharge with a bad smell and itching?Doctor's answer:
According to your description of the symptoms of abnormal vaginal discharge with a foul odor accompanied by vulvar itching and discomfort, the first consideration is that you may have recently neglected vulvar hygiene, leading to the possibility of vaginitis and vulvar inflammation. It is recommended that you promptly visit a gynecological department of a hospital for examination. If you have no history of sexual activity, vaginal discharge from the vaginal opening can be collected for laboratory tests to conduct a routine examination of vaginal discharge for further diagnosis of the type of vaginitis. Based on the results, symptomatic medication and treatment can be administered, and the aforementioned symptoms will soon be relieved.