During your annual pelvic exam, your doctor will check your cervix for any unusual discharge and may take a culture as a routine screening. The best thing to do if you suspect gonorrhea is to request two culture tests one week apart. If you do have gonorrhea, you will either be screened for chlamydia or automatically treated for it. All hospitals now treat the eyes of newborns with silver nitrate or antibiotic drops to prevent gonococcal infection just in case. A crucial point is that many women self-diagnose gonorrhea discharge as a yeast infection.
Vaginal discharge can mean anything, including the presence of tumors.
Whenever you notice unusual discharge, always get it checked by a qualified primary care physician or gynecologist. All rights reserved. Inc. All Rights Reserved.