Nicholas G. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

I have an increased amount of discharge, which has been yellowish for the past two days but was white before that. My last period was on January 10, and it usually comes regularly. I am supposed to start my period yesterday, but instead, I have had discharge with blood or pink color for short periods. I had unprotected sex and took a pregnancy test yesterday, which came back negative. Is it possible I have an infection?

November 8th, 2023

Kara S. answered

The increased discharge and the presence of blood or pink color in it are common during the period t...

November 8th, 2023

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