{"id":6715,"date":"2022-01-31T17:30:22","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T12:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/?p=6715"},"modified":"2025-12-16T15:30:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:00:49","slug":"vaginal-discharge-identify-what-is-normal-and-what-isnt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/vaginal-discharge-identify-what-is-normal-and-what-isnt\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaginal Discharge: Identify What Is Normal and What Isn’t"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Let\u2019s talk about something most of us experience but rarely talk about\u2014vaginal discharge. It shows up in your underwear, changes with your cycle, and can sometimes be confusing or even worrying. But it doesn\u2019t have to be. Your body has a way of whispering when things are fine, and when they\u2019re not. This guide is here to help you tune in.<\/p>\r\n

What is vaginal discharge?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Vaginal discharge is identified by secretions from the small glands of the mouth of the uterus i.e. cervix and vagina. This discharge is expelled from the vagina every day, clearing the old cells and debris, and keeping the vagina healthy and clean. It’s like an antiseptic flush that prevents the reproductive system from all kinds of infections.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Every woman’s vagina houses millions of healthy bacteria, and depending on the kind of bacteria, the odour the discharge can vary. This odour can vary if there are any infections that have gone undetected.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

According to research<\/a>, the amount of white, normal vaginal discharge also varies based on the phase of the menstrual cycle (more about these phases here<\/a>). It increases during ovulation and right before your menstrual cycle. Its consistency also varies, it’s thickest at the time of ovulation and becomes watery just before your periods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is a normal discharge?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Quick answer? White in colour, slight odour, and changes with your cycle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Your discharge can be clear or milky-white, sometimes stretchy like egg whites (especially around ovulation). A little smell? Totally normal! Your vagina isn\u2019t supposed to smell like roses, it\u2019s meant to smell like you<\/em>. During pregnancy, ovulation, arousal, or even when you’re on birth control (thanks to the change in oestrogen and progesterone level), it might increase, and that\u2019s still normal. It happens because there is an increase in blood supply to the hormone glands.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Even if it feels like a lot sometimes, especially right before your period or when you\u2019re turned on, it’s just your hormones doing their thing. As long as the colour is white or clear and the smell isn\u2019t overpowering, you\u2019re good.<\/p>\r\n

Panty liners<\/a> can very helpful in feeling clean, comfortable and fresh when this happens!<\/p>\r\n

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\u00a0What is abnormal discharge?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it\u2019s discoloured, smells fishy, or has a weird texture.<\/p>\r\n

Here\u2019s what might set off your internal alarms:<\/p>\r\n

Discoloured<\/strong> (yellow, green, grey, or brownish)<\/p>\r\n

Fishy odour<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Changing consistency<\/strong> (watery or curd-like)<\/p>\r\n

Itching, irritation, or pelvic pain<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vaginal discharge is abnormal when you notice the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n