hi I’m a health promotion officer at Sexual Health Victoria and today we’re talking about vaginal discharge what is vaginal discharge well it’s a white or clear fluid or mucus made by glands in the vagina and cervix it’s common for people to notice discharge in their underwear or on toilet paper after they wipe discharge moistens the vagina and helps to prevent and fight infections it’s normal for vagal discharge to change in color consistency and volume at different times throughout the menstrual cycle such as during ovulation
ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the ovaries during this time some people may notice that vaginal discharge feels more slippery and can also feel a little bit like egg white changes to vaginal discharge can also be caused by factors such as pregnancy sexual activity and Contraception it’s normal for people using hormonal contraceptives like the pill or the hormonal IUD to notice changes to their vaginal discharge it might feel a bit thicker this is normal as one of the ways hormonal contraceptives prevent
pregnancy is by thickening the mucus at the cervic sometimes a change in vaginal discharge can mean you might have an infection so it’s important to visit a doctor if your discharge has a strong or unpleasant smell this can be sometimes described as a fishy or metallic odor becomes green yellow gray or pink in color or becomes frothy thick and lumpy or even thin and runny in texture looking after your vver and vagina is easy here’s how gently wash your Volver the outside bits only with water or soap
free products avoid perfume body wash or moisturizers there’s actually no need to clean inside the vagina or do things like douching remember wear breathable cotton underwear and use unscented cotton pads and tampons but only when you have your period and make sure to change them regularly you can also try menstrual cups or period underwear people experience vaginal discharge differently so get to know your discharge so you can understand what’s normal for you
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