Should I see a gynecologist near me in the Woodstock area for vaginal discharge?

Vaginal discharge can be a concern for a woman of any age. At the same time, all women experience some form of discharge. In fact, this experience may change as a woman goes through her monthly cycle.

gynecologist near me in the Woodstock area for vaginal discharge

Just before ovulation, when the egg is released, there is up to 30 times more mucous produced in the vaginal region. During this time before her period, a woman may wear panty liners due to excess mucous discharge. Typical ovulation discharge is clear and tends to be elastic, posing no concern. Other characteristics in vaginal discharge may leave a woman wondering “should I see a gynecologist near me in the Woodstock area?”

Types of vaginal discharge

  • Clear and stretchy discharge is the normal “fertile” mucous produced during ovulation.
  • Clear and watery discharge may occur after exercise and at various points in the menstrual cycle.
  • Discharge that is thick and white may occur in the beginning and end of the menstrual cycle. If itching occurs alongside thick, white discharge, there may be an excess of yeast and treatment for a yeast infection is needed.
  • Brown discharge or “spotting” may occur mid-cycle or around the time of ovulation. This type of discharge may also occur in the beginning of pregnancy during the time when a women would normally have her period.
  • Brown discharge may occur just after periods as old blood is expelled. Old blood is brown-tinged.
  • Yellow or green discharge indicates the presence of infection, especially if discharge is thick, clumpy, and malodorous.
  • If spotting occurs in place of a regular period and you have had unprotected sex, a pregnancy test should be performed.

In addition to types of discharge, there are accompanying symptoms that could potentially signal infection or health concern. These include:

  • Itching
  • Pain or discomfort
  • Sores or a rash in the vaginal area, either with or without discharge

What can vaginal discharge mean?

There is good reason to see a gynecologist or urogynecologist such as Dr. Sanjay Gandhi for vaginal discharge. Abnormal discharge or discharge with additional symptoms could be a sign that one of the following conditions exists:

  • Pregnancy
  • HPV infection
  • Yeast infection
  • Vaginal or cervical cancer
  • Sexually transmitted disease
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
  • Vaginal atrophy

At Partners in Pelvic Health at North Shore Urogynecology, we provide the careful evaluation for various symptoms, and precise diagnostic testing to reach accurate diagnosis. With offices in Woodstock, Park City, and Lake Forest, we are easily accessible from a number of areas. Contact us to arrange your private consultation.

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Sanjay Gandhi, M.D.

Sanjay Gandhi, M.D.
Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology

Conditions affecting the female pelvis are the focus at Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology. We provide effective solutions for these problems from our offices at Park City, Woodstock, and Lake Forest in Illinois.

Our team is headed by Sanjay Gandhi, MD, Urogynecologist. Dr. Gandhi’s specialized education included a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at Northwestern University and a three-year urogynecology fellowship. He is among a few in the country to pass the first examination in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He also teaches healthcare students.