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What Causes A Persistent Brown Vaginal Discharge With Foul Odor?

Ive been having brown discharge with a foul odor. I ve been to the doctor 2 times the first time they said that I had a urinary tract infection i took pills for that the second time they told me i had a urinary tract infection i took pill for that. And the discharge is still there..! Can anybody help me or give me advice .???
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
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Hi there

Vaginal discharge in a sexually active female that is malodorous is usually treated with empirical broad spectrum antibiotics i.e. three different drugs that cover numerous different bacteria.

In certain cases a topical gel like metronidazole gel can be used.

I am unsure why you were treated twice for a urinary infection, although this is common in females, it is unusual to have a persistent discharge from a urinary infection. I suggest you do a urine test to rule out an infection.

Ideally you should visit your doctor and receive antibiotics for vaginitis. If the discharge doesn't clear you can send off a sample of the discharge to the lab to identify the specific cause.
You should also have your doctor do a vaginal examination and once the discharge is treated, have a pap smear to rule out cervical disease from HPV.

Hope this helps.
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What Causes A Persistent Brown Vaginal Discharge With Foul Odor?

Hi there Vaginal discharge in a sexually active female that is malodorous is usually treated with empirical broad spectrum antibiotics i.e. three different drugs that cover numerous different bacteria. In certain cases a topical gel like metronidazole gel can be used. I am unsure why you were treated twice for a urinary infection, although this is common in females, it is unusual to have a persistent discharge from a urinary infection. I suggest you do a urine test to rule out an infection. Ideally you should visit your doctor and receive antibiotics for vaginitis. If the discharge doesn t clear you can send off a sample of the discharge to the lab to identify the specific cause. You should also have your doctor do a vaginal examination and once the discharge is treated, have a pap smear to rule out cervical disease from HPV. Hope this helps.