Vaginal discharge

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A discharge from the vagina may occur normally or may result from inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis) due to an infection. The genital area (vulva)—the area around the opening of the vagina—may also be inflamed.

Depending on the cause of the discharge, other symptoms are often also present. They include itching, burning, irritation, redness, and sometimes pain during urination and sexual intercourse.