Thread: yeast infection? something else? help!

Im no doctor, but the symptoms you are describing are similar to another ladies thread.

The fishy odour and cottage cheese like discharge are symptoms of bacterial vaginosis - a bacterial infection caused by inbalances of pH in the vagina. You will need antibiotics, although if you read the thread entitled "chronic bacterial vaginosis" - youll probably notice that antibiotics dont always work. Also, the thread will help you with further advice, such as natural remedies to try.

Definitely go and see someone asap, the longer you leave it, the worse itll get. Even if its going to see a free drop in session at a sexual health clinic.

Usually, the symptoms are worse after a period...i have no idea why this is but im just letting you know as i dont want you to think its "gone away by itself" after your period.

Good luck hun. In the meantime, minimise the use of scented soap, (even though i know youll probably want to wash as much as possible!) when i had BV i used to just bathe myself with water only. Wear cotton underwear too. Hope this helps a bit.