The Types of Vaginal Discharge what they May Mean

Vaginal discharge is a source of concern for many women out there but this need not be the case. There is normal vaginal discharge and what can be considered to be an infection. In this article we take a look at the different types of vaginal discharge that most women usually experience and their different meanings.

What is vaginal discharge?

It is the fluid which exists from the vaginal opening of a woman. Vaginal discharge reflects the body’s normal cleansing process, women should be aware of the fact that the amount of vaginal discharge also varies among different women. This may also be dependent on women’s menstrual cycle.

At the end of this article you will get acquainted with the various types of vaginal discharge and be able to differentiate what is normal and what is not.

1. Thick white discharge

Most women usually get worried when they notice thick white discharge because they take to be a sign of something seriously wrong with their bodies. According to health professionals, the thick white discharge should not be a cause for alarm if it is odorless. Most women will experience thick white discharge as their menstrual cycle progresses. The degree of thickness will vary from one woman to the next and also depend on whether there is pregnancy or not.

Thick white discharge and pregnancy

During pregnancy women usually undergo lots of changes and most of them will see an increase in the discharge that comes from their birth canals. Experts however advise that during pregnancy thick white discharge remains a perfectly normal experience. During the early stages of pregnancy, most women will experience a thick, white and creamy discharge. This shouldn’t be a concern although going to see a gynecologist just to be sure is not a bad idea. In fact, during pregnancy if you notice anything that is not normal it is better to see a doctor finding out what the problem may be.

During the early stages of pregnancy the vagina usually works extra in order to create more discharge. This is usually in an attempt to help keep the cervix moist, healthy and well sealed. What makes the discharge sometimes to come out in large quantities is the body’s temperature. The body’s temperature works to melt the thick creamy discharge making it lighter and thus more in volume.

During the third trimester of pregnancy some women will still experience thick discharge. Experts advise that as long as the discharge remains white or clear and is devoid of smell, it is likely that it is just normal.

The bottom line however is that thick white discharge is just perfectly normal, and all a woman needs to do is to keep clean at all times. The panties need to be regularly washed and dried thoroughly to remove any moisture on them before they are worn. Wearing moist panties may be a source of an infection for the woman.

Thick white discharge before period

It is normal for a woman to experience thick white discharge before her period. This discharge remains part of a normal process at the onset and the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. A woman’s vagina usually produces lots of mucus before menstruation than after menstruation. It is important to note that the discharge that you will notice at this time may be elastic or watery.

At every end of your cycle, before your menstruation begins, you may also see some thick white discharge coming out of your vagina. This should not concern you as it normal as long as you don’t experience any form of itching or odor coming out of your vagina. The color of the discharge must also be white and not colored or brown for it to be a normal kind of discharge.

Thick white discharge after making love

Most women out there have been alarmed with the white discharge they see after they have had unprotected sex with their partners. While discharge that oozes out of a vagina after sex should be carefully examined bust in most cases it is usually just normal. Here below are the reasons why you will see white discharge from your vagina after sex:

-        Lubrication of the vagina; with sexual arousal, a woman’s vagina will produce white liquid that helps with lubricating the vagina to make the sexual experience seamless. The lubrication that the vagina produces in most cases is just watery, clear or white in color. In some women even after sex, their vaginas may still continue discharging the lubricating fluid.

-        Mucus from the cervix; a woman’s cervix usually produces mucus during varied stages of the menstrual cycle. Basically, the function of the mucus is usually to help the sperm have a good environment to make its way to meet the egg and fertilize it. Now, depending on the current stage of your menstrual cycle, you may be able to see thick dry mucus-like discharge oozing from your vagina after sex. It is a sign that you are at the end of your cycle. Mucus that is clear stretchy and milky that is appearing after you have had sex is an indication that you are ovulating. It is during this time that you ought to be extra cautious if you don’t wish to conceive, please to use a condom during sex.

 

2. White milky discharge

Ever experienced white milky discharge? You need not worry about this as this can just be perfectly normal. Many women will experience this type of discharge when they are ovulating. During ovulation most women will experience a thick white milky discharge that is stretchy but that which is odorless.
During early pregnancy the discharge can appear to be creamy and this may just be an early sign of you conceiving a baby! Experts refer to this as leucorrhea and it mostly odorless or can sometimes by with a slight odor that is not strong.

The bottom line

Experiencing thick white discharge is a normal process for most women and it shouldn’t cause alarm to them. However, when the discharge appears to be clumpy and has a foul odor that is unpleasant you should consider seeing a gynecologist right away. This may be a sign of an infection that if left untreated may cause something else that could be serious!

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JOJO Yang is a writer from Check Pregnancy, her passion is providing helpful information for mommy and baby’s health. More than just focus on basic knowledge about health, this website also focuses on how to establish a good parent-child relationship. You can also some find fun reviews and topics, just visit Check Pregnancy to see more.