what does normal discharge feel like?
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Normal vaginal discharge is usually clear or milky and may have a subtle scent that is not unpleasant or foul smelling. It's also important to know that vaginal discharge changes over the course of a woman's menstrual cycle. These changes in color and thickness are associated with ovulation and are natural.
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If thick, white discharge goes along with other symptoms, such as itching, burning and irritation, it is probably due to a yeast infection. If not, it is normal discharge. You may also notice an increase in thick, white discharge before and after your period.
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What does it look like? Normal vaginal discharge in pregnancy is thin, milky white and mild-smelling or odourless. “Everyone's got their normal, and that can increase in pregnancy,” says Harris. “If it changes from normal, that's a good thing to talk about with your healthcare provider.”
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You might notice a sticky, clear or white vaginal discharge. This is normal. Contact your health care provider if the discharge becomes strong smelling, unusual in color, or if it's accompanied by pain, soreness or itching in your vaginal area. This could indicate a vaginal infection.
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When you're pregnant, it's normal to have more discharge than before. In all women, healthy vaginal discharge is usually thin, clear or milky white, and shouldn't smell unpleasant.
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['You have strong and regular contractions. A contraction is when the muscles of your uterus tighten up like a fist and then relax. ... ', 'You feel pain in your belly and lower back. ... ', 'You have a bloody (brownish or reddish) mucus discharge. ... ', 'Your water breaks.']
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The physiologic vaginal discharge during pregnancy is known as leukorrhea. This is a thin, white discharge that feels wet. While you may feel like your odor slightly changes, it should not smell foul and it should not itch or cause pain.
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According to Davis, healthy discharge is usually clear to white with a thin texture. “Women have their own unique smell to vaginal discharge, but normal discharge does not have a foul-smelling odor.” Zarè adds that like smell, volume differs between patients.
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Outlook. Discharge is a normal part of a woman's menstrual cycle, but yellow discharge can be a sign of an infection, such as an STI. If your discharge smells bad, is chunky or frothy, or you have other genital symptoms, you should see a doctor.
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Lots of clear and stretchy, or clear and watery, discharge is common around the time of ovulation. In fact, during this time you may see up to 30 times your normal amount of daily discharge. This “egg white” discharge is thin and slippery, which is extremely helpful to sperm traveling to the waiting egg.
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It could also be a sign of early pregnancy Usually, your discharge becomes drier and thinner after ovulation, when estrogen decreases. But if sperm successfully fertilize an egg, you might notice that your discharge remains thick, clear, and stretchy. It might also take on a whitish color.
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Most of the time, vaginal discharge is perfectly normal. The amount can vary, as can odor and color (which can range from clear to a milky white-ish), depending on the time in your menstrual cycle. For example, there will be more discharge when you're ovulating, breastfeeding, or sexually aroused.
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Most of the time, vaginal discharge is creamy, mucousy or sticky, and doesn't smell bad. Most of the time, amniotic fluid is watery, hopefully clear but sometimes yellow, green or with white specks.
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Clear, Milky or White Vaginal Discharge "Normal vaginal discharge is clear to white (or slightly yellow when it dries) and odorless or with a mild, non-foul odor that is not noticeable unless you place the discharge very close to your nose," Dr. Cullins explains.
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['Thin, gray, white or green vaginal discharge.', 'Foul-smelling "fishy" vaginal odor.', 'Vaginal itching.', 'Burning during urination.']
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Clear vaginal discharge is typically normal. However, the amount may vary during a woman's monthly menstrual cycle and between individuals. For instance, clear discharge may be stretchy and have an egg white consistency around the time of ovulation.