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Your vagina undergoes several changes throughout your life. That is why it is important to spot the signs and symptoms to know if something is amiss, and take appropriate care. It is imperative for every woman to maintain good hygiene down there. With that thought, let’s get to some commonly asked questions about vaginal health.
In women, usually, the vaginal discharge is clear or creamy white. But if your white discharge becomes curdy and is associated with pain, itching, and redness, you may have a yeast infection.
You will see a black or brown discharge only when you are menstruating. Remember that the normal discharge is clear, transparent, and odourless without any redness and itching.
Vaginal dryness is a common occurrence during menopause and happens because of lower estrogen levels. You need to visit a gynecologist who will help you regarding what needs to be done. Do not ignore this problem at all, and seek timely medical attention.
Did you know that your vagina has a natural musky odour and it cannot be completely odourless. But when there is a foul smell, you should speak to the doctor.
Women, you need not worry about this as the vulva area is darker than the rest of the skin. However, if there are red flags like itching, redness, thickening of the skin, or bumps, it is a matter of concern. Do not panic, just ask the expert.
Itching is not so common and may indicate a fungal or yeast infection in the vagina or the skin of that area. Your gynecologist will suggest proper medication.
To ensure that your vagina is healthy, your vagina needs to have no foul smell or discharge, no redness, burning or discomfort, and no swelling.
Dr Surabhi Siddhartha is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Motherhood Hospital in Kharghar, Mumbai. For the past fifteen years, she has been delivering specialist Obs-Gyn care as a leading gynaecologist in Kharghar and Navi Mumbai. Dr Surabhi's areas of expertise and interest include high-risk pregnancies like hypothyroid pregnancy, diabetes in pregnancy, twin pregnancy, ovarian cyst with pregnancy, fibroid in pregnancy, and other surgeries like hysterectomy, cystectomy, fibroid removal, and adolescent health care. Her super specialized surgical skills in women's healthcare also involve Cosmetic Gynecology (vaginoplasty, hymenoplasty, surgical and non-surgical vaginal tightening), Urogynecology (SUI treatment, Prolapse), ART & Infertility treatment, Minimal Invasive Gynaecology surgery treatments (Laproscopy) Dr Surabhi Siddhartha completed her MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Government College, Bhagalpur and obtained her DGO from College of Physician and Surgeons, Mumbai. ...Read More
