Table of contents:
- Actually, what is vaginal discharge?
- Is it normal if I never have vaginal discharge?
- What is a normal vaginal discharge like?
Many women are immediately anxious and panicked when they find out that she has vaginal discharge. He said, vaginal discharge is a sign of venereal disease and even cervical cancer. You do need to watch out for signs of abnormal vaginal discharge that can indicate infection or disease. However, what if the opposite happened? If you never have vaginal discharge at all, is this a sign that you are healthy?
Actually, what is vaginal discharge?
Leucorrhoea is a liquid in the form of mucus produced by the cervical glands. In the vaginal discharge, there are cervical mucus, dead vaginal and cervical cells, and bacteria that must be removed.
Leucorrhoea is your body's natural way to clean the vagina and keep it healthy. Cervical mucus also acts as a natural vaginal lubricant to protect it from infection and irritation.
The discharge is usually influenced by your menstrual cycle. The discharge usually appears during the fertile period, stops thereafter for some time, and comes out again as soon as you return to the next fertile period.
Is it normal if I never have vaginal discharge?
Reporting from Wartakota, skin and genital specialist from the Royal Taruma Hospital Jakarta, dr. Natalia Primadonna, SpKK said that women who never have vaginal discharge are not normal.
Natalia said, every woman must experience vaginal discharge. However, the condition of vaginal discharge for each woman can be different. Some are coming out very much, and maybe some are coming out so little that one is not really aware of it.
This condition may be caused by hormonal disorders or disorders of the menstrual cycle. For example, if you keep menstruating for two months without stopping, so there is no chance for vaginal discharge. The cause of menstruation that never stops can be caused by myomas, polyps, and even cancer.
If you never have vaginal discharge at all, you should immediately discuss it with your doctor.
What is a normal vaginal discharge like?
Normal vaginal discharge is generally clear white with a slightly sticky and elastic texture, and does not smell strange, fishy or foul. The amount of fluid that comes out can also vary, from a little or quite a lot. Normal vaginal discharge will look yellowish when it dries and does not cause vaginal itching.
All the characteristics of vaginal discharge above are normal. If you have other symptoms, such as extreme pelvic pain and pain when urinating or having sex, you need to be careful. Moreover, if the vaginal discharge changes color to greenish yellow, it is bubbly and foamy, giving off a pungent odor.
Abnormal discharge can indicate a vaginal bacterial infection or a sexually transmitted disease such as syphilis or gonorrhea. So, immediately consult a doctor to determine what causes it.
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