Yes, this could mean you have a std... you should get tested!
You should see your doctor it could be a yeast infection. Its normal for women to have discharge it means you are ovulating. Note: If you have a yeast infection your discharge does not have an odor. Nor would there be an odor when ovulating. If there is an odor it could be bacterial vaginosis or an std
Using the patch can cause an increase in normal discharge - but discharge with a bad odor is almost always caused by an infection. You should see your doctor or family planning clinic to be tested.
The birth control pill can change vaginal discharge, but a yellow discharge is a possible sign of infection. See your health care provider as soon as possible.
If you have a vaginal discharge you probably have a vaginal infection, particularlly if there is an odor. A yeast infection causes a white thick discharge and may cause itching. Hemophilus vaginitis can cause a greyish discharge with a "fishy" odor. Trichomoniasis is a STD that causes itching and burning. If you have a discharge, see your doctor it is not normal. Do not douche before you see the doctor, he will need to check the discharge to see what is causing it. If you douche too much this can cause a discharge. You actually never have to douche, douching can rinse away the normal vaginal fluids and the body will secrte more to replace them creating a vicious cycle, so stop douching.
If it is strictly an odor, no. Sometimes odor can be a result of infections though, this can affect your fertility. All women naturally have a vaginal odor. This is because the vagina is a self-cleaning organ. The odor is just the smell of your vagina discharge. This discharge changes with your cycle. When your discharge is clear and stretchy, this is generally the sign that you are ovulating (which is the best time to try to conceive). The odor of discharge is often strongest during ovulation or right before your period. Exercising can also change the consistency and odor of your discharge as well. So to answer your question, odor alone will not affect your fertility but the reason for the odor can affect your fertility.
ANY HORRIBLE ODOR is not normal and SHOULD be cause for concern. Please contact your health professional! ~ T
If there is vaginal discharge that is watery white, but there is no itching or odor for a month, this is a completely natural bodily function.
Douches will help the odor, but you may not want to use them very often, because that could become harmful, discharge is something every woman has so douching will not get rid of it
Chlamydia usually doesn't cause an odor. If you have a vaginal discharge or urine with an odor, please contact your health care provider for an exam. Trichomoniasis is also spread through sex, causes an odor, and may be passed from person to person along with chlamydia. The treatments are different.
Some of the bacteria that cause UTI can cause a foul odor to the urine. In addition, trichomoniasis, a sexually transmissible infection, can cause both UTI symptoms and a foul odor. Talk with your health care provider about appropriate testing and treatment to find the cause of your symptoms.
Is yellow vaginal discharge without foul odor or higher than 4.5 pH or itching and burning normal and what is the normal amount of discharge per day?
If it is clumpy but soft and without a smell and occurs after your period it should be normal, but if it is thick and in particles are cheese like, then you either having a fungal or bacterial infection. See a doctor of advice on medication.