Most kids with vaginal discharge will need a work up by a health care provider. In kids a common cause of vaginal discharge is a foreign body. If no foreign body is found than the possibility of a sexually transmitted disease needs to be considered.

Other common causes of vaginal discharge and itching in children include:

• Poor hygiene – this will be associated with redness and odor
• Chemical irritation – often secondary to soaps or bubble baths
• Infections (see table below)
• Anatomic abnormalities

Women of reproductive age often have vaginal discharge that is normal. Normal vaginal discharge is milky white, mucoid, without odor or irritation. Common infectious causes of vaginal discharge and vaginal inflammation are shown in the table below.

General treatment strategies for non-specific vaginal discharge include preventing irritation and keeping the area clean and dry. Do not use an feminine hygiene products. Utilize good hygiene – wipe from back to front. Use ice packs or sitz baths when there is discomfort.

When foreign body is the problem, removal often remedies the problem.

Yeast infections can be treated with OTC medication or prescription medication. Below are a listing of topical products that can treat yeast infection. Topical products are about 80% effective if used correctly. The oral prescription medication most commonly used to treat yeast infections is called fluconazole (Diflucan). It is also highly effective. It is given as a one-time dose of 150 mg. Natural Cure for Yeast Infections