
Originally Posted by
bmf2
It could be any number of things causing this problem… these are the two most common factors other than just plain nasty…
Vaginitis
Vaginitis, or inflammation of the vagina, is an extremely common gynecological problem. Some types of vaginitis occur because of irritation from tampons, tight clothing, or frequent douching. Other types develop as a side effect of birth control pills or treatment with antibiotics, which may encourage fungal infections.
Two types of vaginitis, however, can be transmitted sexually: Bacterial Vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of several bacteria; Trichomoniasis is caused by a one-celled organism called a protozoon. Trichomoniasis is a parasitic infection most often transmitted through sexual activity. The parasite, TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS, lives in moist, dark parts of the body. Any sexually active person can be infected with trich, although it's more common in females.
Although these infections do not carry dire consequences, they do cause burning, itching, discharge, and foul odor, in advanced stages abundant and frothy vaginal discharge ranging in color from gray to green to yellow, with a watery to milky consistency and should certainly be treated.
In either case, it is important for both sexual partners to be treated at the same time. Men may harbor these organisms without showing any symptoms. Unless both partners are cured, the couple could keep passing the problem back and forth.