what does it mean when a lot of white discharge comes out?
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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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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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Typically, clear, stretchy and jelly-like vaginal discharge that has the consistency of egg whites, means that you are making a lot of estrogen. This type of discharge often occurs in the middle between your cycles and is a sign of ovulating (your body is releasing an egg) and you are fertile (able to become pregnant).
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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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What causes milky white discharge? In the first days of your menstrual cycle, you may experience thin, milky white vaginal discharge. 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.
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Normal vaginal discharge is milky or white and is odorless. But sometimes, an imbalance of bacteria in your vagina can cause your discharge to change color.
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It's caused by hormonal changes. If the discharge is watery, it's most likely normal and not a sign of infection. Clear and watery discharge can increase at any point during your cycle. Estrogen can stimulate the production of more fluids.
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Vaginal discharge should be white or pasty most of the time Dr. DeLucia says it should be white and pasty, and maybe even a little thick. When you're mid-cycle (psst: that's when we ovulate), she says it'll become clear and stretchy, which is meant to make it smoother for sperm to penetrate the egg.
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Common symptoms of STDs Abnormal vaginal discharge: The look and consistency of vaginal discharge changes continually through a woman's cycle. Thick, white discharge can be a sign of a yeast infection. When discharge is yellow or green, it might indicate gonorrhea or trichomoniasis.
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Some white discharge during sexual activities is expected. Typically, it's brought on by sexual arousal and isn't accompanied by pain. New white discharge after sexual intercourse may be a sign of an infection. Common causes include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and STIs.
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Vaginal discharge is most often a normal and regular occurrence. However, there are certain types of discharge that can indicate an infection. Abnormal discharge may be yellow or green, chunky in consistency, or foul smelling. Yeast or a bacterial infection usually causes abnormal discharge.
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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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Overview. Vaginal discharge is most often a normal and regular occurrence. However, there are certain types of discharge that can indicate an infection. Abnormal discharge may be yellow or green, chunky in consistency, or foul smelling. Yeast or a bacterial infection usually causes abnormal discharge.
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Different Types of Discharge 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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Vaginal discharge is a normal part of the menstrual cycle and color and consistency change throughout the month. However, some types of discharge indicate an underlying condition. Many women experience thick, white discharge before a period.
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The discharge can appear to be milky and white in colour; however, discharge caused by chlamydia does not always look the same. It can vary from woman to woman; therefore any changes to the discharge that you normally produce could be a sign of infection.
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What causes thick, white, sticky discharge? When you're not ovulating, your body will produce vaginal fluid that is thick and sticky. This vaginal discharge will act as a barrier to prevent sperm from getting through your cervix and into your uterus.