


If you’ve had instances of yellow discharge for as long as you can remember, cool. Mucus from the vagina and cervix sometimes turns yellow when it comes into contact with the air, according to the U.S. This might sound counterintuitive, but seeing yellow discharge doesn’t automatically mean something’s up. (And read what doctors have to say about treating yeast infections on your own before you make any moves to try that.) If your discharge is yellow or green. But if your white discharge has an unusual-for-you consistency and comes with other symptoms, you should see your doctor. If you have white discharge and no bothersome symptoms, you’re probably just fine, Jonathan Schaffir, M.D., an ob/gyn at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, tells SELF. Sometimes people with these STIs don’t have any signs of infection. These may cause additional symptoms like a strong vaginal odor, itching, and burning, but symptoms aren’t guaranteed. White discharge can also sometimes be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection such as chlamydia (which is bacterial), gonorrhea (also bacterial), or trichomoniasis (which happens due to a parasite).
