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Discharge: What does yellow discharge mean?
I have yellow discharge. What does that mean?
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Off-white, yellowish discharge generally means you have some sort of a vaginal infection. If it itches, burns, or has an unpleasant odor, more than likely you have a yeast infection. No worries! It's not the end of the world, you can go to your doctor and get a confirmed answer. Thankfully, you can clear it up in about 3-7 days if you use Monistat, which you can purchase at Wal-Mart. I hope this helps!
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I'm going to assume this discharge is coming from your vaginal area. A yellow discharge from any area is generally a sign your body is fighting some type of infection.
I would suggest you see a doctor or discuss this with your mother if you are a young teenager. This discharge has very little if anything to do with whether or not you are sexually active and more to do with the proper workings of your body. Particularly your reproductive and urinary track.
You should not be embarrassed to talk with your mother about this. Just remember she too is built just like you and can suffer from the same infections as you will.
An alternative to speaking with your mother would be to talk to your school nurse. Though I suggest you speak with your mother so that she may arrange an appointment with the proper doctor.
Yes this advice is coming from a man. A man who is a husband, father and grandfather. A man who has lived with the same women for 41 years and is very familiar with the workings of the female body. So please talk with your mother, it is the right thing to do.
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