Patient's question:
I have been experiencing some itching in my groin area and some pain around the vaginal opening. There is also some pain when I urinate. My discharge is yellow, but it doesn't have a very strong odor. I don't think it's a yeast infection. I would like to understand what the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis are.Doctor's answer:
1. First, bacterial vaginosis can cause changes in vaginal discharge, which is usually yellow or light yellow, sometimes creamy white, and the amount may also increase.2. Itching, in the early stages of bacterial vaginosis, itching is not obvious, only occasionally appearing as external vaginal or vaginal itching symptoms, making it difficult to notice.
3. Odor, due to the imbalance of the vaginal acid-base and endocrine caused by vaginitis, the continuous increase in secretions may also accompany many strange odors. The symptoms of candidal vaginitis are mainly characterized by external vaginal itching, increased discharge with odor, and changes in color, mostly yellow or yellow-green. Sometimes, it may also affect the quality of sexual life. It is recommended to eat less spicy, greasy, and extremely cold irritating foods, pay attention to sexual hygiene, and change underwear frequently.