WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: White Vaginal Discharge

Re: White Vaginal Discharge

From: Patti Tessler, Family Nurse Practitioner (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 Jan 2002 22:17:37 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 9 Jan 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>I am 22 and have lately begun vulvar self examination. Am not sexually
>active but have had intercourse with a previous boyfriend. Lately I
>have noticed a fairly dense, creamy kindof off-white discharge around my
>inner labia and especially if I pull back the skin from my clitoris.

<snip> My normal odor is more musky, but when >I collect some of this white stuff on my fingers (it has an almost waxy
>texture to it, like partially dried lotion) the smell is very different,
>although not really offensive. I don't know quite how to describe it
>except that it smells mildly like swiss cheese or sweatty feet! Sorry
>but that's all I can think of. It wipes away no problem but returns
>every few days. No other symptoms. Sometimes I notice that it kindof
>balls up in places and I have to spread the skin back to wipe it off
>with a tissue. Never noticed this when I was younger. What is this and
>is it something I should be worried about? I have pelvic exam in a few
>weeks but was hoping someone could clue me in. Thanks!
>- Beth

If you have no other symptoms, that sounds like smegma. I suggest you confirm that with your gynecological health care provider. Smegma is a normal secretion in the areas you mention, and is present even in those with good hygiene habits. It does have a strong odor.

--
Patti Tessler, BSN, MSN, RN, CS
Family Nurse Practitioner

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