what does a lot of clear sticky discharge mean?
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It usually means you're ovulating Ovulation refers to the point in the middle of your cycle when your body releases an egg for potential fertilization. As you approach this point in your cycle, cervical mucus production increases. This results in more abundant discharge that's clear and stretchy.
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Generally speaking, healthy discharge is white, cream, or clear. It's not too thick and can even be a little watery. It doesn't have a strong odor and doesn't cause irritation. You can have so little that you don't even notice it until you see it on your underwear.
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Leukorrhea is the medical name for normal vaginal discharge. You may notice it in your underwear. It's usually thick and sticky. It can be white or yellow, but it doesn't cause itching, pain, burning or irritation of the tissue around the vaginal opening.
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Excess vaginal discharge can occur as a result of arousal, ovulation, or infections. Normal vaginal discharge ranges in color from clear or milky to white. The consistency of vaginal discharge also varies from thin and watery to thick and sticky. Generally, healthy vaginal discharge should be relatively odorless.
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Some people describe this discharge as an “egg white” consistency. This thinner discharge is a sign that you're preparing for ovulation. It's completely normal. As you get closer to your period, the discharge may become thicker and more opaque. This milky white discharge may also be a sign that you're pregnant.
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Different Types of Discharge White — Thick, white discharge is common at the beginning and end of your cycle. Normal white discharge is not accompanied by itching. If itching is present, thick white discharge can indicate a yeast infection. Clear and Stretchy — This is "fertile" mucous and means you are ovulating.
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Herpes vaginal discharge Vaginal discharge associated with herpes usually takes the form of a thick and clear, white, or cloudy liquid. It's most common to have discharge when you're having other symptoms like sores.
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The time to worry about your discharge is if it starts to have a bad, fishy kind of odor, or if the color or texture changes a lot. Yellow or green discharge can be a sign of an infection, like an STD or bacterial vaginosis, and very thick white discharge could mean you have a yeast infection.
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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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Normal white discharge is not accompanied by itching. If itching is present, thick white discharge can indicate a yeast infection. Clear and Stretchy — This is "fertile" mucous and means you are ovulating. Clear and Watery — This occurs at different times of your cycle and can be particularly heavy after exercising.
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Discharge during pregnancy is usually normal if its thick, sticky, and looks a lot like mucus. The vagina is working overtime, making liquid to keep the cervix moist, sealed, and healthy. But if your discharge is a weird color, smells bad, or makes your vagina itchy or irritated, see your doctor or midwife.
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Some women report increased vaginal discharge in the early days of pregnancy. This discharge, in the days after conception, appears either creamy or clear and sticky. However, it isn't a fool-proof sign of pregnancy.
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Most girls will have a vaginal discharge after puberty which can be thick and sticky, especially during the middle of their menstrual cycle or during ovulation. During ovulation, vaginal discharge can be watery and stretchy, but it shouldn't smell bad.
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Your vaginal discharge can say a lot about what's going on inside your body. In the case of a yeast infection, your discharge is speaking loud and clear! It's often thick, white and clumpy like cottage cheese.
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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.
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But in other instances, white vaginal discharge could be a sign of an infection. If the discharge is clumpy and looks similar to cottage cheese, it may be due to a yeast infection. A yeast infection may also cause vaginal itching and burning. It occurs due to an overgrowth of a type of fungus called Candida.
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In general, healthy vaginal discharge can appear thin and watery or thick and cloudy. Clear, white, or off-white vaginal discharge is also perfectly normal. Some females may have brown, red, or black vaginal discharge at the end of their menstrual periods if their vaginal discharge still contains blood from the uterus.