is generally due to a fungal infection (yeast infection). The discharge is often thick, and may have an odor something like spoiled milk.
Keeping this in view, what is a thick white discharge with odor?
What is the Texture of Your Vaginal Discharge Telling You?
| Texture | It Could Be… |
|---|---|
| Thick, white and clumpy like cottage cheese | Vaginal Yeast Infection |
| Thin with an unpleasant, foul smelling or fishy odor | Bacterial vaginosis |
| Watery or bubbly with an unpleasant odor | Trichomoniasis |
Correspondingly, can others smell my discharge?
Don’t worry too much about other people noticing the way your vulva smells. Generally other people won’t be able to smell it at all unless they get very close to your vulva, like when you’re having sex, and in that case most people like the way their partners’ vulvas smell.
What kind of discharge is a sign of early pregnancy?
While many women experience vaginal discharge, it’s not often associated with pregnancy. But most pregnant women will secrete sticky, white, or pale-yellow mucus early on in the first trimester and throughout their pregnancy. Increased hormones and vaginal blood flow cause the discharge.
Why is my discharge clumpy and white?
Yeast infections often cause thick, white, clumpy vaginal discharge that usually doesn’t smell (or only smells slightly different than normal). You might also have a creamy, whitish coating in and around your vagina. Most yeast infections lead to itching, burning, and/or redness in or around the vagina.
What does a milky white discharge mean?
Milky white discharge is a typical part of the menstrual cycle. According to Planned Parenthood, before ovulation occurs, a female’s discharge can be white and cloudy. At this time, it can also feel sticky or tacky. However, white discharge may also signal a vaginal infection or pregnancy.
