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Vaginal Discharge

- Summary
- About vaginal discharge
- Related symptoms
- Potential causes
- Treatment and prevention
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Joanne Poje Tomasulo, M.D., ACOG

Questions for your doctor on vaginal discharge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or healthcare professional the following questions about vaginal discharge:

  1. What constitutes normal vaginal discharge?

  2. Why has my vaginal discharge changed?

  3. What does this change indicate?

  4. Is there anything I can do to reduce my vaginal discharge?

  5. What steps can I take to improve my vaginal discharge?

  6. When should I be concerned about a change in vaginal discharge?

  7. Is my vaginal discharge caused by a serious condition?

  8. Can any of my current medications affect my vaginal discharge?

  9. What lifestyle factors or personal habits may be affecting my vaginal discharge?

  10. How can I prevent yeast infections from recurring?

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Review Date: 04-10-2007
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