Hello,
Foul smelling thick vaginal discharge is commonly due to vaginal infections. Vaginal infections occur when
bacteria, fungi or viruses grow in and around the vaginal area. This is usually because they are transmitted,
for example during sexual intercourse.
Sometimes they are already present and living harmlessly in the vagina, but begin to grow more than usual. A
common symptom of an infection is an unusual discharge, along with itchiness and soreness.
Discharge in BV is thin and grey discharge with a fishy smell. Discharge in your case is thick. So it may be
due to Trichomoniasis (caused by a protozoan (a kind of parasite) called Trichomonas vaginalis. This parasite
is transmitted during sex.) The characteristic symptom of trichomoniasis infection is a heavy, frothy,
yellow-green, fishy-smelling discharge from the vagina. The infection can also cause discomfort during sex,
vaginal itching, pain when passing urine and occasionally stomach pains.
It is diagnosed by pelvic examination, swabs of the discharge and their culture sensitivity. Treatment is by
metronidazole (oral and pessaries).
Second possibility is of candida infection.It is accompanied by a thick, white vaginal discharge that
doesn't usually smell. Treatment is antifungal treatment such as imidazole cream or pessaries (eg
Canesten), or fluconazole (Diflucan) tablets.
I feel that pelvic examination by a gynecologist is required and cervical swabs for identifying the infecting
organism are required. So pls consult your gynecologist and start with a specific treatment.
Take care and regards.
