Symptoms - Vaginitis - Causes and Symptoms

Vaginitis symptoms may include:

Change in color, odor or amount of discharge from your vagina
Vaginal itching or irritation
Pain during intercourse
Painful urination
Light vaginal bleeding
Additionally, you may have these signs and symptoms depending on the type of vaginitis:

Bacterial vaginosis.
You may develop a grayish-white, foul-smelling discharge. The odor, often described as fish-like, may be more obvious after sexual intercourse.

Yeast infections.
The main symptom is itching, but you may have a white, thick discharge that resembles cottage cheese.

Trichomoniasis.
This infection can cause a greenish yellow, sometimes frothy discharge.