Foul-Smelling Vaginal Discharge

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Intermenstrual bleeding

• Increase in vaginal discharge

• Bacterial vaginosis

  The human vagina in a healthy state contains several types of bacteria. When the balance of bacteria is disrupted, some types can overgrow and cause symptoms. Common triggers are vaginal washing, sexual intercourse, or use of an Intrauterine Device

• Trichomoniasis

  Infection of the vagina by a parasite called Trichomonas. The disease is sexually transmitted, but does often not cause any symptoms in men.

• Candida vulvovaginitis

  This is a fungal infection by Candida that affects the vaginal area. Candida normally exists on skin and vaginal linings with no issues. An infection occurs when the skin or vaginal lining changes in character such that it promotes an overgrowth of Candida. People with weakened immune systems or who are on birth control pills may be at increased risk.

• Atrophic vaginitis
• Threatened abortion
• Vaginitis
• Pyometra

• Premature rupture of membranes

  Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a rupture of the membranes (amniotic sac) before labor begins, close to term. If membrane rupture occurs before 37 weeks' , it's called preterm PROM. PROM occurs in about 8% to 10% of all pregnancies. In most cases, the cause of PROM is unknown. Risk factors include infections of the uterus/ cervix/ vagina. or Increased amniotic fluid cauing too much stretching of the amniotic sac.

• Threatened preterm labor

• Chorioamnionitis