Table of contents:
- What does it mean if there are yellow patches on the underwear?
- What is the treatment?
- How to prevent?
Yellow patches on your underwear have a lot to do with bed wetting. However, is this what happens to adults? Not necessarily. Yellow spots on your underwear can be caused by many things. Is it dangerous?
What does it mean if there are yellow patches on the underwear?
In most cases, yellow spots on the underwear indicate residual genital fluid that is a symptom of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. Both are characterized by abnormal vaginal discharge or discharge, which is yellowish in color (can be greenish yellow) and has a foul odor. Normal, healthy vaginal discharge or semen should be clear white and odorless.
Especially in women, yellow patches on the underwear can also be a sign of trichomoniasis and a bacterial vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis). Both of these conditions cause a thick, yellowish vaginal discharge that smells strong or fishy. Another symptom is complaints of pain or heat when urinating.
In men, apart from gonorrhea and chlamydia, greenish yellow discharge can be a symptom of prostate infection.
If you suspect or experience one of the conditions above, you should immediately consult a doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment.
What is the treatment?
Most cases of genital bacterial infections can be treated with prescription antibiotics.
If the yellow patches on your underwear are really caused by a sexually transmitted disease, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis, your partner will also need to be tested for venereal disease because it is possible that the infection can pass from you to your partner, and vice versa. This condition is called the ping pong effect. In addition, some types of sexually transmitted diseases make you more susceptible to HIV infection. So, it is important for you and your partner to get regular venereal disease tests.
How to prevent?
The most important way to prevent venereal disease is to always maintain vaginal cleanliness and also penis cleanliness. Change your underwear if you sweat a lot or do activities in humid conditions.
Avoid wearing clothes that are too tight and do not absorb sweat. Tight clothing can make your feminine area damp, making it more susceptible to infection. We recommend using cotton underwear.
To prevent transmission of venereal disease through sex, make sure you always use a condom and as much as possible do not have multiple sex partners at one time. Venereal disease can be transmitted between men and women, between women, and between men. Used properly, condoms can prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Also clean the genitals before and after sex.
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