Why do I have Discharge?

Discharge from the vagina is normal but an increased amount, bad smell and itching or smarting in the vagina are frequently caused by harmful bacteria in the vagina.

Excessive hygiene together with harmful bacteria or fungi are the most common causes of troublesome discharge from the vagina. Chlamydia is an important – but more rare – cause of troublesome discharge. With one third of all women with troublesome discharge it is not possible to prove any illness.