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What is vaginal discharge?

Updated: 9/27/2023
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That would be another way to describe the process of menstruation.

A vaginal discharge can be normal secretions of the mucus glands in the vaginal area OR signs of an STD. If it's white, it's usually alright. But IF it has color or odor or pain and itching, see a doctor.

Actually, discharge can be white, clear, or yellow, and when it dries it usually is dusty. You can buy pantie liner to soak this up, or you can just wash and change daily. Vaginal discharge does have a very slight odor like period blood, but nothing that anybody else would ever notice. Discharge will be quite heavy just before you get your period, so it is a good idea to have some liners or pads with you.
Discharge is mostly found when a girl that has hit puberty is having a period. Blood comes out. And this yellowy substance comes out of the vagina where the blood comes out and this is called discharge.

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Vaginal discharge is a term given to biological fluids contained within or expelled from the vagina.

While some types of discharge are normal and reflect the varies stages of a woman's cycle, some can be a result of infections, such as sexually transmitted diseases.

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The vagina and cervix have glands that produce vaginal discharge fluid. Small amounts of fluid from these glands are known as vaginal secretions. Every day, fluid exits the vagina, clearing the old cells that had lined the vagina. This is a normal phenomenon that your body uses to maintain the cleanliness and health of your vagina.

Vaginal discharge fluid may differ from woman to woman. While some women discharge daily, others do so less regularly. Normal vaginal discharge is often clear or milky and occasionally has a faint aroma that is not offensive or bad. It’s also crucial to understand that a woman’s menstrual cycle affects how her vaginal discharge behaves. These natural variations in colour and thickness are related to ovulation.

Other changes, however, might not be typical and may not be related to your cycle. Your discharge can indicate that the good bacteria in your vagina are out of balance, which could mean something is wrong.

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