vaginal discharge they are quite common in many women from fertile age, especially at some points in life. As a rule, they transparent or white, watery or slightly sticky. This is about slime produced by the activity of certain glands present in the cervix or cervix. During ovulation, they may have a more mucilaginous consistency. Some women may experience brown discharge or blood loss at the end or shortly after the end of their menstrual cycle. These cases are also normal. When vaginal discharge smells or looks different than usual or when they become more abundant for no apparent reason, they may be symptoms of an infection or other problem that needs to be referred to a specialist. Sometimes itching or inflammation can accompany a change in the characteristics of the vaginal discharge, which becomes more or less thick or profuse, changes color, and acquires a particularly unpleasant odor. Also in these cases it is necessary to consult a gynecologist.

Physiological white discharge from the vagina

White vaginal predictions are normal, i.e. physiological, not associated with any disease, at the moment ovulation (about mid-cycle) when you take contraceptives orally, in pregnancy, during menopause and in some cases even in the months leading up to menarche (first menstruation). In all these cases, vaginal discharge transparent or whitea little filiform, without smell and are not accompanied by irritation, burning or itching.

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White vaginal discharge can be classified by its consistency, which depends on hormones.

Type of egg white. The discharge is gelatinous, transparent, odorless and reaches its maximum abundance in the days preceding ovulation.

type of ricotta. Losses are dense and resemble cheese in texture. They may be a symptom of a candida infection.

Like slime. Also in this case, white and thick vaginal discharge is typical of the period before menstruation and is more common in women taking birth control pills.

Cream type. The color may tend to yellowish, usually before the onset of menstruation and more often in women taking oral contraceptives.

Dense. They usually occur after the menstrual cycle or at the beginning of pregnancy. If they are accompanied by itching, irritation or burning, then this is a sign of infection.

Water. They indicate maximum fertility during ovulation, as well as sexual arousal.

Granules and bad smell. Vaginal discharge of this type indicates the presence of a candida infection.

Pathological discharge from the vagina

In this case, white discharge from the vagina is a symptom of one of infection and they can have different reasons such as bacterial vaginosis or candidiasis. The first depends on the hormonal imbalance of the bacterial flora of the vagina and manifests itself, especially after intercourse, with a particularly unpleasant and pungent odor, a grayish-white color. Secondly, infection candida, comes from the fungus Candida albicans and causes redness of the external genital organs or mucous membranes, swelling and itching. Vaginal discharge has a thick, curd-like consistency. In both cases, it is necessary to urgently contact a gynecologist who will select the optimal therapy.

White discharge during pregnancy

The presence of white vaginal discharge during pregnancy, especially a gelatinous consistency, should not be a cause for concern, this physiologicaltherefore absolutely normal and conditioned hormonal changes what characterizes this stage of a woman’s life. These losses are one protective function, i.e. protect the uterus from possible infections. Discharge during pregnancy should not be underestimated when it is lumpy, smelly and itchy or burning. In this case, you need to contact a trusted gynecologist. Sometimes they can be caused by a buildup of urine in the bladder that is squeezed by the uterus, which causes bacteria to multiply and in turn can lead to vaginal infections. There is nothing to worry about, but even in this case, it is good to consult a doctor who can indicate the most appropriate therapy to solve the problem. White discharge accompanied by bloating may also be a symptom and indicate a possible pregnancywhich in any case can only be confirmed by a test and a gynecologist.

White discharge before period

White discharge before menstruation is thick, creamy and is more common in women who use oral contraceptives. These losses may be accompanied by abdominal pain and cramps. After menstruation or after ovulation, white discharge is sticky, watery, clear and serves to facilitate the entry of sperm into the vagina. They only have to worry if they are smelly, otherwise this is an absolutely physiological process.