Having strange vaginal discharge or any other unpleasant symptoms? It may be a sign that you need to see your doctor.
Yes we know that the vagina does have some healthy discharges every now and then, but when it becomes too much or unpleasant, it could be a warning sign.

While a lot of symptoms an adult woman might experience throughout her lifetime may be harmless, there are some that certainly require you to book an appointment with your gynecologist as soon as possible.

Here are 4 of such symptoms that you should never ignore:

Unusual bleeding/spotting:
Experiencing bleeding when you are not on your period is definitely a red sign you need to get checked out.

No matter how little the blood is, it is not normal to bleed between your periods and this could point to a lot of different complications like infections, fibroids or even cancerous growths.

Do not play doctor on yourself if you ever experience bleeding between periods; go see a professional to make sure everything is okay.


Constant itching:
Vaginal itching is not just inconveniencing and irritating, it is also embarrassing and a sure sign something is wrong.

Minor irritations caused by reaction to cosmetic products, heat or even dirty underwear could cause a little itch that goes away as soon as the underlying cause is removed, but constant itching is a sign of trouble.

When you experience constant itching in your privates, it could be a sign of some serious infection that could cause you a lot of problems if not treated promptly.

Never sit down hoping that it in your privates will go away when you should be heading out to see your doctor.

Unpleasant vaginal discharge:
Most women experience a little vaginal discharge every now and then; this is normal as the vagina needs to stay clean and balanced.

However, if you suddenly start experiencing heavy, thick, unpleasant or foul smelling discharges at any point in time, your body may be trying to tell you something that you certainly should not ignore.

Odd coloured discharges also fall under this category; anything outside clear or milky-white is usually a red sign.

Note that the amount of discharge a woman experiences could increase if she is ovulating, aroused or even breastfeeding; as long as it does not smell badly or have an unusual colour, you are fine.

Have any abnormal discharge checked out by a doctor as soon as possible.


Blisters or rashes:
A woman could find blisters or rashes around her privates for quite a number of reasons, news flash, none of the reasons are good or mild enough to be ignored.

Blisters in the genitals mostly form as a result of sexually transmitted infections, especially genital herpes, and these are not problems you should not take seriously.

If you notice blisters around your privates, do the best you can to avoid scratching it and seek medical help as soon as possible.

Basically, your vagina has different ways of telling you when something is wrong; be kind to yourself and pay attention to the signs.

Get symptoms properly checked out by your doctor and do not sit down hoping the problems will just go away on their own.

Source: https://betterwoman.ng/2019/05/08/vaginal-discharge-itching-signs-never-ignore/

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