What is this white, sticky stuff?!


Question: What is this white, sticky stuff?
I started my period late last year, and have had about 3 periods since then. Before my last period, I had heavy, white, sticky discharge. It didn't smell, or cause a nuisance. It has since came back just before my next period. It does not itch, smell or hurt me, and it looks a lot like mucas. It is heavier on some days than others. I read somewhere that it is natural to have this, but I'm not sure. Any help?

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 30 times 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.


A normal vaginal discharge consists of about a teaspoon (4 milliliters) 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 discharge

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its natural discharge, its usally more heavy when you are going ot have sex and ar turned on, its used to lubricate the penis when inside you so that it dosnt hurt you.



Yeah, thats completely normal. But if it starts to smell then you might have to go and see a doctor as it could be an infection. It's probably nothing.
Hoped I helped:)



Its discharge
Its natrual :)




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