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What Causes Yellow Discharge And Irritated Labia Minora During Pregnancy?

I'm 35 wks pregnant and have noticed that I have a whitish\slightly yellow discharge and am itchy. It looks like a yeast infection, however my right labia minora is also irritated and bigger than the left one now.....is this normal with a yeast infection?
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Hello and welcome,

Vaginal discharge and labial swelling are signs of infection.

Yeast infection usually causes curdy white discharge. Many time there is a mixed infection with multiple organisms.

As of now, it is better to get evaluated and a vaginal swab test done. The vaginal tablets like clotrimazole for yeasts or clindamycin / secnidazole for other infections may be used.
Cold compresses help decrease the inflammation and swelling.
Also keep the area clean and dry and change the undergarments twice daily and wash them with hot water to prevent reinfection.

With this you will be alright.

Take care.
Hope this satisfies your query.
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Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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What Causes Yellow Discharge And Irritated Labia Minora During Pregnancy?

Hello and welcome, Vaginal discharge and labial swelling are signs of infection. Yeast infection usually causes curdy white discharge. Many time there is a mixed infection with multiple organisms. As of now, it is better to get evaluated and a vaginal swab test done. The vaginal tablets like clotrimazole for yeasts or clindamycin / secnidazole for other infections may be used. Cold compresses help decrease the inflammation and swelling. Also keep the area clean and dry and change the undergarments twice daily and wash them with hot water to prevent reinfection. With this you will be alright. Take care. Hope this satisfies your query. Thanks for using HCM. Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have. Dr Madhuri Bagde Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist