What is abnormal vaginal discharge?
Vaginal discharge is a fluid that comes out of your vagina. It is normally clear or white. Some changes to it are normal. For instance, it is normal to have more discharge around ovulation.
Changes to normal discharge can be caused by infections, medication, or skin conditions in or around your vagina. If the amount, colour, smell or consistency of your discharge changes, this could be a sign something is wrong. Most abnormal vaginal discharge can be treated.
What will my GP do now about my abnormal discharge?
Your 全科医生General Practitioner will find out the cause of your abnormal discharge. You may need a 性健康筛查包括性传播感染(STI)检测。家庭医生可能需要尿液样本、阴道拭子或肛门拭子。医生会告知如何自己做这些事情。你可能还需要进行 宫颈筛查.
治疗将取决于分泌物的原因。治疗包括:
- 使用药物,杀死任何引起分泌物的细菌
- 改变阴道和外阴(生殖器外部)周围皮肤的护理方式
全科医生将来会做些什么?
家庭医生可能会再次见你,检查你的健康状况和症状。如果分泌物在治疗后没有解决,医生可能会将你转诊至性健康诊所或称为妇科医生的专科医生。