The glands in a healthy vagina produce mucus. Normal vaginal mucus is slightly acidic and is comprised mostly of water, mucin and albumin, a water-soluble protein found in the tissue of mammals. Lactobacilli, beneficial bacteria, flourish in a...
Vaginal discharge is common among women in their child-bearing years, states the National Institutes of Health. The texture, color and odor of vaginal discharge may vary within normal parameters, depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle....
While all women have some degree of vaginal discharge on a daily basis, pregnant women will notice an increase in the production of their vaginal secretions. This is just one of many changes they will undergo throughout the course of their...
Most women experience a small amount of clear vaginal discharge as a normal part of the menstrual cycle. Vaginal discharge that is abnormally thick, heavy, discolored or odorous can be indicative of a vaginal infection. Abnormal vaginal discharge...
It is important to realize that some vaginal discharge is normal, and it is normal for the amount to vary on a daily basis. Internal glands produce mucus that act as a lubricant for the vagina. The mucus is clear in the body but turns white or...
According to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, vaginal discharge is normal and varies during your menstrual cycle. Before ovulation (the release of the egg), there is a lot of mucous produced, up to 30 times more than after ovulation. Normal...
Abnormal vaginal discharge can be a scary and embarrassing problem. Most women will experience abnormal vaginal discharge at least once in their lives. In most cases, an increase or decrease in vaginal secretions can be attributed to ovulation,...
Vaginal discharge, according to the Cleveland Clinic, comes from the uterus, vagina or cervix. While most women have vaginal discharge, not all types are normal and may be a sign of an infection. Some women may experience a small amount of...
A certain amount of vaginal discharge is harmless for most women and cannot be avoided. However, when vaginal discharge is of an abnormal consistency or has a foul smell or atypical color, it usually indicates some type of infection. Before you...
Vaginal discharge consists of fluid and cells that are shed through the vagina. Most vaginal discharge is normal, and it's also normal to have some vaginal discharge during pregnancy. Although most causes of abnormal discharge are relatively...
Vaginal discharge is a completely normal occurrence in women and teenage girls. Discharge changes throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. Normal discharge varies between a white, sticky discharge to one that closely resembles an egg white. Discharge...
According to the McKinley Health Center of the University of Illinois, a healthy vagina emits normal secretions that regulate and keep it clean. These discharges can range from clear to yellowish or cloudy white. McKinley Health Center also states...
Normal vaginal discharge usually looks clear or white. Occasionally experiencing brown discharge is not always a cause for concern. Women should bring it up with a medical care provider if it becomes persistent or appears on a regular basis. Other...
Vaginal bleeding occurs frequently in females, due to a natural, biological process that happens monthly. However, there are times when abnormal bloody vaginal discharge occurs between periods. This can be caused by pregnancy or a change in...
All women experience some vaginal discharge. A healthy vagina produces these secretions to cleanse and regulate itself, according to the McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Normal discharge is usually cloudy...
Every woman has some vaginal discharge. In fact, most women produce about a teaspoon of this clear-to-whitish fluid a day, making it virtually unnoticeable. The amount of discharge, however, does change, based largely on your menstrual cycle....
The glands in the cervix and vagina make small amounts of fluid that are expelled from the vagina at different times during the reproductive cycle. All women experience some vaginal discharge as a regular part of life. When the vaginal mucus...
Having vaginal discharge during any part of the menstrual cycle is normal. However, not all types of vaginal discharge are normal. Discharge changes throughout the different stages of the menstrual cycle. Sometimes the vaginal discharge is...
Vaginal discharge may appear in many forms. In some cases the discharge may be heavy with a foul odor, odorless and clear or white, "fishy" smelling, or slightly bloodied. The type of discharge occurring will often point to the cause. This symptom...
Most women experience normal vaginal discharge that varies throughout the menstrual cycle. Vaginal cells produce normal bacteria and fluids--about a teaspoon a day--that is white or transparent, thick to thin, and odorless. However, if the color...
The production of vaginal secretions is a normal bodily function in a woman. The cervix produces clear mucus that sheds from the vagina along with cells to maintain vaginal health. A significant change in appearance, frequency or odor of vaginal...
Pregnancy causes numerous changes to a woman's body and bodily functions, including an increase in vaginal discharge. In many cases, the discharge is perfectly normal, but there are times when it may be a sign of an infection or other health...
The female anatomy includes reproductive organs in the pelvis. Monthly bleeding, or menstruation, is normal for reproductive-age females, but other conditions can also result in bloody vaginal discharge, some of which are not worrisome, while...
For women, leakage from the vagina in the form of a thick discharge is normal. The mucus could be showing up for any number of reasons. A clear mucus could be a sign that you're in the mood for sex or that you're body is merely doing a little...
Increased vaginal discharge is a common complaint during pregnancy, and is the result of fluctuating hormones and increased blood circulation in the vaginal area. Heavier discharge can occur throughout pregnancy without concern. A pregnant woman...
Pregnancy changes so many things about a woman's body, including the way it functions. Some of the changes are enjoyable, such as thicker nails, healthier hair and sometimes a larger bust. Other changes prove less than desirable, such as gas,...
Menopause, the permanent end of the fertile phase of a woman's life, is diagnosed based on the absence of menstrual periods for one year. The average menopause age is 51 years. Perimenopause occurs about 10 years before menopause, during which...
Many women will experience an abnormal vaginal discharge at some point in their lives. Most often, there is no serious underlying illness, and the body will return to normal within a few days. In some cases, however, a woman might experience a...
Some amount of vaginal discharge is normal in most women of childbearing age. However, atypical discharge could be a symptom of a vaginal infection. Normal vaginal discharge is clear, white or slightly yellowish in color. Vaginal discharge that...
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