Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)

Brown spotting when wiping often means that older blood is coming out. This is not typically a cause for concern.

Clear but smelly vaginal discharge can sometimes be a sign of a harmless change in your body, but it might also indicate an infection like bacterial vaginosis.

Egg white vaginal discharge is a sign of high fertility—it means your body is in the stage of the cycle when you're most likely to get pregnant.

Yellow vaginal discharge can be a sign of an infection or an imbalance in the natural bacteria of your vagina.

Yellow vaginal discharge with an odor is often a sign that your body is fighting an infection, such as bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis.

Grey vaginal discharge can be a sign that the normal balance of bacteria in your vagina has changed, often due to an infection like bacterial vaginosis.

A normal vaginal smell is usually mild, slightly acidic, and not overpowering—often described as a light, natural odor that can vary throughout your cycle.

Severe pain in the lower middle part of the belly in females can have different causes, such as problems with the gut, issues with the pelvic organs, or other causes.

A fishy smell often points to bacterial vaginosis, an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina, and it’s a sign you should get checked by a healthcare provider.

A strong odor in your vaginal area is often due to a change in the balance of bacteria, like in bacterial vaginosis, which can make your discharge smell fishy.

Severe pain in your lower abdomen can come from many sources, including issues with reproductive organs or problems with your digestive system.

A pus-like odor in vaginal discharge may suggest an infection, often linked to sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea or chlamydia that cause inflammation and the production of pus.

A fecal odor coming from your vagina might mean that there is an unusual connection between the rectum (where stool exits) and the vagina, or other health issues that allow stool to mix with vaginal fluids.

An extremely foul vaginal odor can be a sign that the normal balance of bacteria has been disturbed, often seen with infections like bacterial vaginosis or in rare cases, health issues like fish odor syndrome.

An ammonia-like smell in vaginal discharge is often a sign that the natural balance of bacteria has changed, sometimes due to an infection such as bacterial vaginosis.

A discharge that smells like urine can be caused by urine mixing with your natural vaginal secretions or due to changes in the bacteria, such as in bacterial vaginosis.

Yes, irregular periods can be a sign of perimenopause. This is a natural part of the process as your body’s hormone levels slowly change before menopause.

Two periods in one month can sometimes happen naturally, but it can also be a sign of a health issue if it is not normal for you.

Yellow vaginal discharge without odor is often not a serious problem, but if it lasts or comes with other symptoms, it may need a healthcare check.

Having two periods in one month does not change a pregnancy test’s ability to work, but it can make it tricky to know when to take the test for the most accurate result.