Clear/white vaginal discharge between periods? Am i okay?!


Question: Clear/white vaginal discharge between periods!? Am i okay!?
This might be too much info but!.!.!.

sometimes clear, liquidy something comes out!.!.!.sometimes a lot, sometimes less!.
Sometimes its white in color and has an odor!.
Should i be worried!? It doesn't itch and i've heard that it can be a yeast infection if its like "cottage cheese"!? Idk, I can't tell!. But yah sometimes its thick
I'm just 16

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Answers:
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 30X more than after ovulation!. It is also more watery and elastic during that phase of your cycle!. You may want to wear panty liners during that time!.

The things to be worried about include if the discharge has a yellow or green color, is clumpy like cottage cheese, or has a bad odor!. If worried, see a doctor!.


Different Types of Discharge
Is this normal!?
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!.

Clear and watery: This occurs at different times of your cycle and can be particularly heavy after exercising!.

Yellow or Green: May indicate an infection, especially if thick or clumpy like cottage cheese or has a foul odor!.

Brown: May happen right after periods, and is just "cleaning out" your vagina!. Old blood looks brown!.

Spotting Blood/Brown Discharge: This may occur when you are ovulating/mid-cycle!. Sometimes early in pregnancy you may have spotting or a brownish discharge at the time your period would normally come!. If you have spotting at the time of your normal period rather than your usual amount of flow, and you have had sex without using birth control, you should check a pregnancy test!.

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Is this normal!?
We receive many questions about vaginal discharge through our "Ask the Expert" section!. Below physician assistant Steven Johnson, explains what is normal and when to see a health care provider!.

One of the challenges to answering questions sent into a health care Web site is making sure that the person asking the question seeks the advice and care from her doctor when appropriate!. There is often information NOT given that can really change the answer!.

For instance:

How old are you (really)!?
Are you on medications or do you take herbs or vitamins!?

Do you have pain or itching!?

Are you pregnant!?

Do you have other health problems (like diabetes)!?

An important question is sexual activity!. Sometimes it isn't accurate to simply say yes or no!. Symptoms can depend on the number of sexual partners, kind of sexual partners, birth control, birth control failure, kind of sex you are having and if abuse is involved!. I think you can see, it can get pretty complicated to get all the information needed to give the best answer possible!.

With that said, here is my best answer to the common question of vaginal discharge!.

A normal vaginal discharge consists of about a teaspoon (4 ML) a day that is white or transparent, thick to thin, and odorless!. This is formed by the normal bacteria and fluids the vaginal cells put off!. The discharge can be more noticeable at different times of the month depending on ovulation, menstrual flow, sexual activity and birth control!.

It is not uncommon for the normal discharge to be dark, brown or discolored a day or two following the menstrual period!.

If you are having ANY of the symptoms below SEE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER!.
Pain

Itching

Discomfort

Rash or sores alone or with a vaginal dischargeWww@Answer-Health@Com

All is very normal, however when you say odour, is it a really strong, over powering one!? if it's just a subtle, slight smell that isn't really noticeable, then that's fine!. A yeast infection does have a cottage cheese type discharge, but also a really annoying itch, so you'd know about it if you had that!. The amount of discharge increases just before your period, so that's where you'll notice it more so!. Discharge is the vagina's way of cleaning itself, that's why it produces it, though it's stll recommended you shower there! Don't wash it too much though as that can cause more discharge, irritation, smell and discomfort!. Once a day with a fragrance free soap is acceptable!. There is also the feminine washes specifically for that area, vagisil is one example!. It's designed for use in that area so won't cause irritation xWww@Answer-Health@Com

Clear discharge is indicative of ovulation which occurs 14 days after menstruation!. White discharge that has a cottage cheese like consistency where you are not experiencing itching could be a low level yeast infection which is very common in women whether they are sexually active or not as all people men and women carry yeast inside their bodies!.

If you are feeling uncomfortable or unsure I recommend that you pay a visit to a Gynocologist to put your fears at ease!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

A clear or cloudy discharge right throughout the menstrual cycle is normal and the quantity and "thickness" of same varies throughout the cycle depending on the level of hormones circulating at any given time!. You mention that it has an odour - this is fine too, provided that the odour is not unpleasant in any way!.

You would only need to be a bit concerned if the discharge changed colour (eg!. became "yellowy" or "greenish"), smelled bad or unpleasant or caused you itching or any other irritation!.

If it bothers you from a personal hygiene point of view, try using pantyliners and changing them often to help keep you feeling fresh between showers!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

If the odor is foul you will be seeing the doc for sure!.
The vagina does have a natural discharge that is clear, light, liquid, and a bit sticky!. There might be a PH imbalance!.
Women are eating yogurt and drinking milk with added acidophiles!. It restores natural pH!. Just go to any supermarket and it will be on the shelf!. If the discharge persists!. See you doctor!. Never use douches!. They create these types of problems!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

i have this "problem" too!.
like between periods it feels quite wet and it seems clear and can be quite thick!? sometimes i also get like mucus like discharge thats white and i can pick it up almost!. kinda weird but im hoping its normal!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

apparently thats perfectly healthy!. :]Www@Answer-Health@Com

it's fine just as long as it's not yellow or anything other than what you stated!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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