When you’re not ovulating, your body will produce
vaginal fluid
that is thick and sticky. This vaginal discharge will act as a barrier to prevent sperm from getting through your cervix and into your uterus.
What does thicker discharge mean?
Thick, white discharge is a normal part of the menstrual cycle. In most cases, it is
the result of the vagina 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.
What does really sticky discharge mean?
Sticky discharge is
the body’s way of keeping germs and infection away from the vagina and vulva
. The discharge usually contains bacteria and dead cells.
When do you get sticky discharge?
Pre-ovulation
(days 10–14): The body starts to produce more estrogen. The sticky fluid may thin and look cloudy. Eventually, it gets slippery and begins to look like egg whites. Ovulation (day 14): On the day of ovulation, many notice that their cervical fluid is very wet and viscous.
What does unhealthy discharge look like?
Abnormal discharge may be
yellow or green, chunky in consistency, or foul smelling
. Yeast or a bacterial infection usually causes abnormal discharge. If you notice any discharge that looks unusual or smells foul, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Why does my discharge look like wet toilet paper?
Thick, white, clumpy discharge like wet toilet paper may indicate
a vaginal yeast infection (vaginal candidiasis)
. The symptoms of a yeast infection include itching, painful sex and irritation, and aches around the vulva.
Why do I suddenly have so much discharge?
Excess vaginal discharge
can occur as a result of arousal, ovulation, or infections
. Normal vaginal discharge ranges in color from clear or milky to white. The consistency of vaginal discharge also varies from thin and watery to thick and sticky. Generally, healthy vaginal discharge should be relatively odorless.
What is the difference between period discharge and pregnancy discharge?
Pregnancy: Discharge before you’re supposed to get your period can be an early sign of pregnancy. Discharge from pregnancy can be hard to tell apart from discharge that is just part of your monthly cycle, but it is
usually thicker and creamier than “normal” discharge
.
Does sticky discharge mean pregnancy?
During the first weeks of a pregnancy, cervical mucus may change in color and consistency. You may notice stickier, white, or yellow mucus, known as
leucorrhea
. As your pregnancy progresses, your vaginal discharge may continue to change.
Does sticky discharge mean ovulation?
Just before ovulation occurs, the hormone estrogen leads to increased cervical mucus and changes it into a stretchy, viscous-like substance. This helps sperm survive and swim. After ovulation,
the hormone progesterone causes cervical mucus to become sticky and thick
.
What does sticky discharge look like?
As estrogen levels rise, the cervix produces more fluid. At first, it might be thick and sticky or tacky, and become more wet and creamy, like a lotion. It may look
whitish and cloudy
, or even yellowish (especially if it’s dry on your underwear) (4).
What color discharge is bad?
| Type of Discharge It Could Be… | Thick and white Vaginal yeast infection | White, yellow or grey Bacterial vaginosis | Yellow or green Trichomoniasis | Brown or bloody Irregular menstruation or a sign of something more serious |
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What does discharge from a yeast infection look like?
In the case of a yeast infection, your discharge is speaking loud and clear! It’s often
thick, white and clumpy like cottage cheese
. It doesn’t seem normal, and it usually comes along with other yeast infection symptoms like itching, soreness, irritation and burning.
How do I know if my discharge is normal?
Normal vaginal discharge is usually
clear or milky
and may have a subtle scent that is not unpleasant or foul smelling. It’s also important to know that vaginal discharge changes over the course of a woman’s menstrual cycle. These changes in color and thickness are associated with ovulation and are natural.
What is the white clumpy discharge?
What causes thick, white, clumpy discharge? If you’re experiencing a thick, white discharge that can be described as clumpy or clotted, you may be
experiencing discharge from a yeast infection
. Your vagina does a wonderful job of maintaining the pH balance of an entire spectrum of bacteria and fungi that live in it.
What does Chlamydia look like?
Chlamydia infections do occasionally present with symptoms—like mucus- and pus-containing cervical discharges, which can come out as an abnormal vaginal discharge in some women. So, what does a chlamydia discharge look like? A chlamydia discharge is
often yellow in color and has a strong odor
.
