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Normal vaginal discharge may be clear, cloudy white, and/or yellowish when
dry on clothing. The menstrual cycle affects vaginal discharge. During
ovulation, the normal vaginal discharge is clear and may become stretchy or
slippery. There may be an increase in the vaginal discharge which may be clear
in color around mid-cycle. A white, thick vaginal discharge is common at the
end of the menstrual cycle.
There has been various types and colors
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smelly white vaginal discharge
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creamy vaginal discharge
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creamy yellow vaginal discharge
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pink vaginal discharge
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greyish white vaginal discharge
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brownish vaginal discharge
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whitish vaginal discharge
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green vaginal discharge
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watery vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge that suddenly changes in color, consistency, odor or amount
may be a sign of problem. Vaginal yeast infections will produce a cottage cheese
like discharge that is white in color. Trichomoniasis, caused by the Trichomonas
vaginalis organism, will produce a watery, yellowish or greenish bubbly
discharge. Bacterial vaginosis, caused by the Gardnerella vaginalis bacteria,
will produce a white, gray or yellowish thin vaginal discharge. Any of the
infections can be treated with antibiotics and usually respond within days of
the treatment. If the vaginal discharge is caused by a sexually transmitted
disease, your sexual partner should be treated as well.
A dark, discolored, or brown discharge, which can happen at the end of the
menstrual cycle, is old blood from the period that is being discharged. A red
color is associated with spotting blood and can occur when ovulating
(mid-cycle), or early in pregnancy. If there is spotting at the time of the
regular period rather than the regular flow, it is recommended that you have a
pregnancy test. Bright red vaginal discharge not associated with a regular
menstrual period may be a sign of cervical or uterine cancer.
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