Overview of the typical symptoms of vaginal mycosis
The typical symptoms of vaginal mycosis are: You can find general information on this topic under: Vaginal mycosis or yeast fungus in the vagina
- Severe itching in the genital area
- Painful burning sensation both in the outer genital area and at the entrance to the vagina
- Yellowish grainy, but odorless discharge
- White-greyish deposits on the vaginal mucosa
- Swelling and/or redness of the inner and outer labia
- Sore feeling in the area of the vaginal entrance
- Pain during sexual intercourse or urination
- Rash (possibly also blisters) and cracked skin in the area around the vagina
Discharge as a symptom of vaginal mycosis?
A light, whitish, odorless discharge (also called fluor albus or white flux) is perfectly normal in a sexually mature woman and is not a cause for concern. Its purpose is to maintain a protective, slightly acidic environment for the vaginal flora and to flush out potentially harmful germs. However, in case of vaginal fungal infection (usually caused by the fungus Candida albicans), the color and consistency of the discharge may change.
Most affected women describe a rather thick, yellowish, slightly grainy or even crumbly discharge. The intensity of the effluent also increases with vaginal mycosis. In general, however, the discharge remains odorless, just like the white discharge that occurs in a healthy woman.
Bleeding as a symptom of vaginal mycosis?
Vaginal bleeding is not a typical symptom of vaginal mycosis. In rare cases, however, it is possible that detached vaginal coatings may lead to a small amount of bleeding of the underlying mucosa. Such detachments can be triggered, for example, during a gynecological examination by the gynecologist or by the application of a medicinal fungal therapy. As a rule, they are not a cause for concern. However, if the bleeding continues even after the end of the fungal therapy, it is recommended to contact the gynecologist to clarify other reasons for the bleeding.
