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White Discharge

White vaginal discharge is normal during ovulation and just before periods. But white discharge with itching, burning, and a foul smell is probably due to yeast infection. White discharge that is thin and has a strong fishy odor is seen in bacterial vaginosis.

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Is there a chance of pregnancy after pulling out on time?

Query: Hello doctor,I had sex on the 1st, and my period due date is on the 5th. Though my husband did not cum in me, and he pulled out in time still, are there chances of pregnancy? My cycle is a regular one otherwise. I am just getting tensed. Please advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Vidya Muralidhar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is your safe period. So, the chance of pregnancy is very remote.   Read Full »

I am experiencing white discharge intermittently. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old female. I have been experiencing white discharge per vaginum since the past 10 to 15 days. It started before my periods but was fine during that time but even after my periods continued, it is still there. It is slightly thick, not foul smelling, there is no itching ...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Vaginal discharge could be due to fungal or bacterial infection. Please follow the instructions below: Keep the area dry and clean. You should take antifungal and antibacterial treatment. Take he...  Read Full »

Kindly suggest treatment for breast pain and cyst with discharge.

Query: Hi doctor,Please suggest treatment for the following complaints such as pain at both sides of the breast on pressure, a small cyst-like structure with whitish discharge through the breast from one month. I have been on past medication Evion 400 mg once daily, tablet Ultracet twice daily, Zevit capsu...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I do not see any reason for you to worry about it. As per the ultrasound report, both breasts and lymph nodes are normal. Let me explain each of your symptoms with possible causes. 1. As you say, with pressure something is profound in the br...  Read Full »

I have a thick white discharge after non-penetrative sex. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 year old female. I was intimate with my partner for the first time yesterday. He rubbed his penis on my vagina without protection and came on my stomach. I have a first-degree labia tear, and I am scared that I would get pregnant. Also, I take Krimson 35 as I have PCOS, but I m...  Read Full »


Dr. Daswani Deepti Puranlal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern. The tablet taken for PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), Krimson 35 (Cyproteron) is an oral contraceptive pill that is enough to prevent pregnancy with a good success rate. However, missing the pill leads to chances of pregnancy. I sugge...  Read Full »

I have redness, itching, and white discharge from my vagina. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I have an itchy vagina, which is red and very uncomfortable. I have been having this problem for a week and also have a lot of white discharge. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Khushbu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You are experiencing a concerning combination of symptoms: vaginal itching, redness, and excessive white discharge for a week. While I cannot provide a definitive diagnosis online, I can delve deeper into pot...  Read Full »

Why does my penis head itch with white substance formation?

Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed the presence of a white creamy substance under the foreskin and on the glans, accompanied by slight itching. This issue has been observed for the past 20 days, and I have observed that the formation of the white substance increases when hygiene is neglected. Please help....  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. It appears to be Candidal balanoposthitis, a common condition in men who are diabetic. Typical symptoms include itching, soreness, white patches on the penis head, swelling, irritation, pain, or burning. I sug...  Read Full »

I have persistent stomach pain and bloating. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing repeated urine infections with white discharge for the past 4-5 months. I have had two episodes of piles, and I have been dealing with thyroid issues for the last 5 years. My blood pressure and sugar levels are consistently normal. Taken three months ago, my TS...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammed Hassan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly reviewed your reports and prescription (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) . I would suggest the following: For the ankle pain, I suggest you check your uric acid levels. Following that, consider consulting with a rheumatolog...  Read Full »

I notice a creamy and thick white vaginal discharge. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have a creamy and thick white discharge but am I not getting my periods and I am not pregnant. I am 17 years old, and I am into sexual activities. I have taken pregnancy tests multiple times, and all the results were negative. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate the confidence that you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Creamy and thick whitish vaginal discharge is usually caused by yeast infection. The reason why you have not got your period could be due to several other reasons apart from preg...  Read Full »

After taking contraceptive pills, my period is irregular. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman, sexually active. I had my last period two months back. I did not have my period last month. I was tested negative for UPT (urine pregnancy test). I started taking the daily contraceptive pill Freedase 30 for the last 10 days for correction of my menstrual cycl...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, you have developed a pelvic inflammatory disease with menstrual cessation. I suggest you take the following: Tablet Ventolin (Albuterol) 4 mg twice daily. Capsule Piroxicam 40 mg tw...  Read Full »

There is white vaginal discharge with mild spotting. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend had her periods 16 days back but two days back she had a white spotting and today she had blood coming out of her vagina for a second but stopped. Please tell me what does this mean.  Read Full »


Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The reason for this kind of bleeding can be some abnormal uterine bleeding or simply ovulation bleeding. Today is her 16th day of period probably ovulation day and her detailed obstetric history is not known. So watch for any pain or repeat episode of bleeding and if so...  Read Full »

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