Normal discharge in women

There is no woman in the world who does not care about the nature of the secretions from her genital tract. Among them there are those that are part of female physiology, and some may indicate the presence of sexually transmitted diseases in the body or of the inflammatory process. To protect yourself, it is more wise to turn to a gynecologist and take tests for the microflora of the vagina and bacteriological culture. Therefore, many are interested in what allocation is considered normal, and what are the reasons for visiting a doctor

Normal discharge and menstrual cycle

Allocations in healthy women appear from the moment of puberty and are present before the onset of menopause. Another name for vaginal discharge is leucorrhoea. They vary depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle. The amount and color of leucorrhoea depends on the concentration of the hormone estrogen in the blood. Consider how normal discharges look at different periods of the female cycle.

So, in the first phase of the female cycle (about 1-14 days), the allocation is usually very poor - about 1-2 mg per day. This amount of leucorrhoea leaves a spot 2-3 cm in diameter on the daily lining. During this period, vaginal discharge is normal if they have a clear or whitish hue. Usually they do not smell or the smell is slightly acidic.

At the end of the first period, ovulation occurs, which lasts 1-2 days. With regard to vaginal discharge, the norm is considered to be an increase in their abundance compared with the first phase. Their amount is about 4 mg per day, and the diameter of the stain on the pad can reach 5-6 cm. The whites look like chicken protein - also transparent and have a viscous and mucous nature. Such secretions are a favorable medium for the promotion of spermatozoa to the egg.

The second half of the menstrual cycle is characterized by a comparative decrease in the amount of leucorrhea. These secretions become more dense and have a kisselike or creamy character. With the approach of menstruation, the abundance of leucorrhoea increases, their color becomes whitish. Thus, on the eve of the onset of menstruation, white discharge is normal. Naturally, provided that they do not bring a feeling of discomfort, itching or burning.

Normal female discharge and various factors

It is also necessary to know what normal discharges should be, depending on the influence of various life situations:

1. Allocations after sex can have a transparent-whitish hue with small clots - this is a vaginal lubricant. Abundant white liquid discharge occurs after unprotected intercourse.
2. When a sexual partner changes in the genital tract, adaptation to a new microflora takes place, which is manifested in the intensification of leucorrhoea and changes in their color. This is a completely normal process, provided there is no escort in the form of an unpleasant odor or itching.
3. Brown discharge is normal if you started taking hormonal contraceptives. If the "daub" does not stop for the third month of admission, you should see a doctor - maybe the drug does not suit you. In other cases, the allocation of this color indicates pathologies (endometriosis, myome, cervical erosion).
4. Allocations change their nature if the woman is pregnant. Their number, as a rule, increases. Watery whitish-yellow color whitish-normal discharge during pregnancy.
5. Allocations may vary due to hygienic means, linen, reaction to a condom.

We hope this article helped you determine which excretions are normal. In any case, if you experience discomfort, you should immediately consult a doctor.