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How To Reduce Vaginal Discharge - What Does Normal Or Abnormal Discharge Look Like?



Posted: Monday, May 11, 2009

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Vaginal discharge is a natural secretion of the female body, however even though normal it is still a major worry for many women. The time to worry is when you don't see one. Every woman will have a discharge, but different. Differences may include: loss, color and texture (thin, sticky, thick, clotted or gooey.) Sadly some women secrete a huge amount of vaginal fluid, and then we have those who completely the opposite see very little discharge at all. At the time of the menstrual cycle the amount of discharge can fluctuate becoming heavy at times. It's no surprise that women panic if they lose a serious amount of discharge, not only because they believe it to be unhealthy but embarrassing also.

Normally around 6 months onwards before a girl sees her first period , her body may start to produce vaginal discharge (fluid or mucus.) This is not unusual and duly caused by the changing level of hormones in the body. The vagina continues to secrete this fluid up-until the menopause when the body stops making as much.

Normal discharge is white or off-white and not smelly, it should not cause any discomfort like itching or burning. If it does cause pain, itch or becomes unpleasantly malodorous, or you notice a change in color (brown, grey, or green) this can indicate a vaginal infection. Discharge can also be a sign of a hormone imbalance or a systemic illness.

Types of Discharge

1. White: Thick, white vaginal discharge is common towards the start and end of your monthly cycle. Normal discharge has no discomforting symptoms itching or other. Thick discharge can be caused by a yeast infection so see your GP.

2. Lucid and springy: This is "fertile" mucous and is a sign of ovulation.

3. Clear and thin: This happens at various times of your cycle and more times occur after strenuous exercise.

4. Yellow or Green: Are usually signs of infection, especially if thick/clotted with an unpleasant odor.

5. Brown: Is regularly seen after menstruation because the vagina is cleaning out old blood.

6. Blood specks/Brown Discharge: Normally happens around ovulation/mid-cycle.

Reduce the amount of vaginal discharge you lose and wear cotton panties. Cotton breathes which will help absorb moisture. Cotton underwear will allow air to circulate around the genitals.

Don't douche it can alter the pH balance of the vagina.

Avoid deodorants and feminine sprays.

Use non-scented toilet paper it can cause irritation and increase vaginal discharge. If vaginal discharge is real heavy see your GP as it could be a sign of infection.

Do you take oral contraceptives, if so and you notice heaviness ask you doctor to change the brand.

Cleanse the vagina with anti-bacteria soap to help control discharge

Avoid wearing nylon fabric around the genitals.

Discharge can alter dramatically if it is caused by a vaginal infection .

Bacterial Vaginosis - Symptoms may include:

Large amounts of vaginal discharge

Itchiness/soreness

Vaginal rash

Burning feel when weeing

Grey/white discharge with a strong smell

Clotted-like texture

Trichomoniasis: a one-celled protozoan organism is supposedly responsible for the infection. It spreads through sexual intercourse. It can also be passed on by sharing wet towels and other.

Trichomoniasis symptoms may include:

Increased (pungent) discharge

Frequent urination

Yellow/green, foamy vaginal discharge

Swelling

Itchiness

Yeast Infection is the most common of all vaginal infections; it is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by an accumulation of yeast. Yeast infection symptoms may include;

Increased loss of vaginal discharge

Itchiness, burning and redness

Clotted discharge

Too prevent yeast infections there are particular foods you can eat to help do this, however there are also foods that have an adverse affect and could encourage them to happen.

Bad foods you need to cut out from your diet.

Although claimed as bad foods, they are not bad in the way of killing you if you ate them, but ones not good if you want to protect yourself from vaginal yeast infections.

Above mentioned foods consist of yeast so therefore the reason for this warning. Stay clear of them, and include the foods listed below into your diet to keep your vagina healthy and free from infection.

Good foods:

You can't stop vaginal discharge, and why would you want to when it's a body source that is vital for keeping the vagina healthy and in good shape. Discharge is always going to be there. It's your vagina's natural way of cleaning and moisturizing itself. If you leak plenty then wear panty liners. Remember these won't stop the discharge but will keep you feeling fresh. It is a good idea to keep track of when the discharge is heaviest and when it is lightest. See what seems to change or otherwise affect it. This will help you keep vaginal secretion to a minimum by stopping what it is you believe to be making the changes.

There are many women who refuse to believe vaginal discharge can't be stopped and said they are seeing improvement after using herbal remedies. Of course they may well be seeing a change but as for completely ridding a natural function of the body is highly unlikely. My advice girls is to learn to live with it. It is much easier and less stressful than worrying over it

Have you a Vaginal Yeast Infection and want to treat it, or is it Vaginal Odor you have a problem with

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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)
» left by Adri
from Leedleton, NJ 1 year 15 days ago.
thx!
» left by Anonymous
 166 days 13 hours ago.
Wow, you don't know how relieved I am.
» left by Anonymous 143 days 3 hours ago.
Yes thank u.
» left by Twyla
 102 days 18 hours ago.
That helps alot, but I have one more thing, my discharge has been really weird, like it's clear with wight clumps in it, this happened like I think 2 days ago. And I don't know if this will help but I'm still a virgin... And is a yeast infection cureable? And one more thing I've had discharge for like 2 years.
» left by Kenz from California 91 days 12 hours ago.
Dont worry, its perfectly healthy, I have had the same problem but only for one year so far... Oh and have you had your period yet because that can indicate you are close to your period. And if your still a virgin I dont think that makes a huge difference but my Dr said that if your still a virgin it might be that ur vagina in a way is telling you that ur ready for sex, when u discharge it , makes ur vagina more slippery, easier for u know a guy's..... So hope that helped and wasnt to much info :)
» left by Ash
 31 days 15 hours ago.
Its nice to read an article that explains that having a lot of discharge can be completely normal. I've been to a doctor and a gynecologist about the problem and I don't any infection or the likes. Most things you read on the internet say that if you have a lot of discharge you MUST have some sort of infection. It doesn't make anyone with it feel good about themselves. However, I find it a very embarrassing issue when it comes to being sexually active, worried what my partner might think or if he'll be turned off.... does anyone else have this problem?
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