Thick white discharge is a normal part of the menstrual cycle. In most cases, it indicates that the vagina is cleaning itself to prevent infection. However, a person should take note of changes in the consistency, smell, and color of their discharge, as such changes could indicate an infection.
If thick, white discharge goes along with other symptoms, such as itching, burning and irritation, it is probably due to a yeast infection. If not, it is normal discharge. You may also notice an increase in thick, white discharge before and after your period.
An increase in vaginal discharge can be a sign of pregnancy. It is typically a thin clear, or milky white liquid. Changes to discharge appearance can indicate several health conditions. Anyone with a vagina can experience discharge from this part of the body.
Hormones cause your cervical mucus to change in texture, volume and color throughout your menstrual cycle. It can be used to identify when you are most fertile. Your mucus is thick, white and dry before ovulation (when your ovary releases an egg). Just before ovulation, your cervical mucus will turn clear and slippery.
You may notice an increase in white creamy discharge early in pregnancy, due to higher levels of estrogen. White vaginal discharge (called leucorrhea) is nothing to worry about: This early pregnancy discharge is normal and can be clear to milky white, thin or thick, and mild-smelling or odorless.
Increased vaginal discharge is normal in pregnancy. Vaginal discharge is usually thin and light yellow or white in color. Discharge from the mucus plug is thicker, more jelly-like and there is more of it. It can also be tinged with red, brown or pink blood.
Normal discharge during pregnancy is clear or white, and usually a bit sticky; it should not have a noticeable odor. It's OK if your discharge looks a little yellow on your underwear or panty liner during pregnancy, too.
Clear and stretchy — This is “fertile” mucous and means you're 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 it's thick or clumpy like cottage cheese or has a foul odor.
You might notice more vaginal discharge than usual when you're pregnant. This is called leucorrhoea. It usually looks clear or white and doesn't have a strong smell. It's caused by a higher level of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone in pregnancy.
Excess vaginal discharge can occur due to arousal, ovulation, or infections. Normal vaginal discharge contains a mixture of cervical mucus, vaginal fluid, dead cells, and bacteria. Females may experience heavy vaginal discharge from arousal or during ovulation.
If you have white vaginal discharge but no other symptoms, this is most likely part of your normal menstrual cycle. However, if the vaginal discharge is not normal for you, then you may have an infection such as bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection.
After ovulation, your cervical mucus thickens or dries up, then you eventually get your period. However, if you conceived at ovulation, you may still produce some cervical mucus and vaginal discharge. This can indicate to some women that they might have conceived.
Some people with vaginas may notice watery or egg-like mucus for several days prior to or during ovulation. While this mostly looks clear, it may leave what appears to be whitish stains on underwear. As long as there is no odor or foul smell, increased discharge around the time of ovulation is normal.
Arousal fluid is produced in response to sexual stimulation, by glands in and around the vagina in order to lubricate the vagina for the possibility of intercourse. The characteristics of arousal fluid are clear, wet, moist, and slippery.
Around your period, it may be brown or pink (this is sometimes called “spotting.”) Your vaginal discharge changes throughout your menstrual cycle. Some days you'll have more discharge than others, and it may get thicker or thinner, or change color a little bit.
Cramping and spotting: A brown vaginal discharge for 1-2 days is experienced after a successful implantation. Some women may also experience cramping on the days during implantation. Breast discomfort: Tenderness of the breasts can be experienced along with light swelling.
Day 1: The blastocyst begins to hatch out of its shell. Day 2: The blastocyst continues to hatch out of its shell and begins to attach itself to the uterus. Day 3: The blastocyst attaches deeper into the uterine lining, beginning implantation. Day 4: Implantation continues.