What Causes Persistent Foul Smelling Vaginal Discharge?

Posted on Thu, 30 Mar 2017

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Question : I am 70 years old female. Recently I have been having a gre discharge from my vagina appearing on the pad I use for incontinence. My husband and I are not having any sexual relations but he has had a grey mayonnaise appearing on the pad he wears for inconence. Do I need to see a gynecologist or family dr?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to bacterial infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The discharge that you have can be associated with a vaginal infection. in case it is a foul smelling discharge and is persistent or is associated with vaginal itching then it is best to consult your gynecologist for a proper treatment.
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