Definitions
Vaginal flatulence
When to make a doctor’s appointment
See a doctor if:
- Passage of gas, stool, or pus from vagina
- Foul-smelling vaginal discharge
- Recurrent vaginal or urinary tract infections
- Irritation or pain in vulva, vagina, or area between vagina and anus
- Pain during sexual intercourse
Description
The passage of gas through the vagina, often triggered by exercise, posture changes or sex.
When to make a doctor's appointment
Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional if:
- Gas is passed through the vagina often.
- Stool is passed by accident along with vaginal flatulence.
- Foul-smelling vaginal fluid is released.
- Vaginal flatulence lessens the desire to exercise, socialize or have sex.