thehiddenpleasureempireWhat is a discharge?
Vaginal discharge is a fluid that contributes to the cleanliness and infection-free state of the vagina. However, depending on your age and your menstrual cycle, its color, texture, and quantity can vary.
However, certain alterations may be an indication of a more serious health issue. These include notable alterations in consistency as well as changes in color or odor.
Types of discharge
White discharge is a white liquid that comes out of the vagina or penis, including during and after sex.
A few sorts of discharge are intended to help sex. For instance, cervical mucus cleans and lubricates the vagina. Penile liquid, which moves through the same tube as pee, kills leftover acidity so sperm can securely pass.
These liquids are typical. They’re usually obvious and milky white. In different cases, white discharge is caused by an infection.
Bloody or brown
You may experience brown or red discharge during or immediately following your menstrual cycle. Between periods, you might also have a tiny bit of bloody discharge. We refer to this as spotting.
Without a barrier or other kind of protection, spotting that happens after recent intercourse and within the typical period may be a symptom of pregnancy. Additionally, early pregnancy spotting could be a symptom of a miscarriage.
Green or yellow
Given that discharge can naturally turn this color when exposed to air, the yellowish discharge might not be a sign of a health problem.
However, darker yellow or green discharge is cause for concern, particularly if it is chunky, thick, or has a disagreeable odor.
Sexual arousal
Sexual arousal is a typical reason for white discharge. Ordinarily, vaginal discharge is clear or milky white. This liquid cleans, protects, and lubricates the vagina.
At the point when you’re sexually aroused, the discharge is more noticeable because it thickens and increases. As long as penetration isn’t painful, this kind of discharge is ordinary.
Monthly cycle changes
It’s normal for your vaginal discharge to change all through your monthly cycle.
From the start and end of your period, it’s typical to have a thick white discharge. During ovulation, vaginal discharge is clear and stretchy, similar to egg white.
If you engage in sexual intercourse during these occasions, you might see this white discharge. This is normal.
White vaginal discharge after sex. For the most part, white vaginal discharge after sex demonstrates an infection.
Causes of vaginal discharge
Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria. It happens when the pH of your vagina is disrupted during sex, douching, or frequent cleaning.
While BV regularly affects sexually active people, it’s possible to get BV without having sex.
BV discharge might be grayish or dark. Other possible indications include:
- Itchiness
- more discharge than usual
- The fishy odor gets stronger after sex
irritation - Burning when peeing
Sometimes BV doesn’t create any indications
BV is treated with antibiotics. It could likewise disappear without treatment, however, it’s ideal to see a doctor if you have it. Untreated BV can increase your risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and complications during pregnancy.
Yeast Infection
A yeast infection happens when Candida, a typical vaginal fungus, develops excessively. It’s otherwise called vaginal candidiasis.
Yeast infections can spread through vaginal sex. But like BV, you can foster a yeast infection without having sex.
Typically, yeast infection discharge is thick, white, and looks like cottage cheese. It usually doesn’t have a foul odor.
Additional indications include:
Burning
redness of the vagina and vulva
Painful urination
Painful penetration
Treatment incorporates over-the-counter or prescription antifungal medication.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause white discharge after sex. STIs are spread through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Potential causes and indications include:
Chlamydia,
which causes yellow-white discharge, vaginal bleeding between periods, and painful peeing. Some of the time chlamydia has no indications.
Trichomoniasis,
which causes a fishy discharge that might be white, clear, green, or yellow. You may likewise have itching, redness, burning, and uneasiness while peeing.
Gonorrhea,
which can be without side effects. if you have symptoms, you might have white discharge, more discharge than expected, vaginal bleeding between periods, and painful urination.
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