Vaginal discharge is normal, but changes in its color, smell, or texture can tell you when something's wrong. As a trusted women's health clinic in Lagos, Mascot Healthcare helps you understand your body better.
Normal Discharge:
- Color: Clear or milky white
- Texture: Stretchy or slippery
- Timing: Around ovulation, pregnancy, or sexual arousal
Abnormal Discharge: Signs to Watch Out For
1. White, Thick Discharge + Itching
Likely Cause: Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)
2. Grayish, Thin Discharge + Fishy Odour
Likely Cause: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
3. Yellow or Green Discharge + Bad Smell
Likely Cause: Trichomoniasis or another STI
4. Brown or Bloody Discharge Outside Menstruation
Could Be: Hormonal imbalance, infection, or a warning sign worth a pelvic ultrasound scan to check further
5. No Discharge + Dryness or Pain
Possible Cause: Menopause, hormonal changes, sexual dysfunction
When to See a Doctor
Don't ignore discharge that comes with:
- Itching or swelling
- Painful urination
- Bad smell
- Bleeding after sex
đź“Ť Visit Mascot Healthcare Clinic in Lagos for proper testing and treatment. We offer professional and private care for all women.
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Talk to a Doctor in Lagos
Noticed unusual discharge? Mascot Healthcare Clinic in Akoka (Yaba), Lagos offers women's health consultations and swab tests. By appointment only, Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm — book online at mascothealthcare.com/setappointment.html or message us on WhatsApp/call to confirm your schedule.