{"id":22403,"date":"2020-12-14T22:16:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T22:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=22403"},"modified":"2021-08-02T19:22:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T19:22:25","slug":"is-vaginal-discharge-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/is-vaginal-discharge-normal\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Vaginal Discharge Normal? An OB-GYN Advises"},"content":{"rendered":"Ever asked yourself if your vaginal discharge is normal? You&#8217;re not alone.\r\n\r\nIn fact, a 2017 review shared that around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5389219\/#ref3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 million doctor&#8217;s visits per year<\/a> are scheduled to address concerns about female discharge. So what&#8217;s up with what&#8217;s going on down there?\r\n\r\nFortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreverywoman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wendy Goodall McDonald, MD, FACOG<\/a>\u2014a Chicago-based, board-certified OB-GYN\u2014has answers. Here&#8217;s a closer look at what you should know about vaginal discharge.\r\n<h2>First, what is vaginal discharge?<\/h2>\r\n&#8220;Vaginal discharge is the shedding of cells from the vagina and cervix mixed with mucus, bacteria, and water,&#8221; Dr. Goodall McDonald explains.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the UK&#8217;s National Health Service explains that discharge helps keep the vagina clean and moist. Further, it may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vaginal-discharge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">help prevent infection<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Is vaginal discharge normal?<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/types-of-rest\/\">Rest<\/a> assured, ladies: In many cases, vaginal discharge is perfectly normal.\r\n\r\nAccording to Dr. Goodall McDonald, the volume and type of vaginal discharge vary based on several factors, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>your age<\/li>\r\n \t<li>the point of your menstrual cycle<\/li>\r\n \t<li>whether or not you&#8217;re on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/different-types-of-birth-control\/\">birth control<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/different-types-of-birth-control\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">types of birth control<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>your state of pregnancy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFurther, she says it&#8217;s perfectly normal to have discharge every day\u2014even without sexual arousal.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"d4d0ca\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d4d0ca;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22441 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/What-does-normal-vaginal-discharge-look-like-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman running a bath; concept of what healthy and normal vaginal discharge looks like\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" \/>\r\n<h2>What does normal discharge look like?<\/h2>\r\nIf you&#8217;re concerned about vaginal discharge, investigate its:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>color<\/li>\r\n \t<li>consistency<\/li>\r\n \t<li>odor<\/li>\r\n \t<li>timing in relation to your menstrual cycle<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nDr. Goodall McDonald explains that healthy, normal discharge &#8220;can vary from clear to milky to somewhat thicker white. Often, a faint smell is present, which can vary depending on the time of your cycle&#8221; with hormones and the like.\r\n\r\nDuring ovulation in particular, it may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2099568\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">primarily clear<\/a>, slippery, and greater in volume.\r\n\r\nConversely, it&#8217;s common to experience less of it right after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/this-is-what-your-period-is-saying-about-your-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your period<\/a> ends. Plus, if it&#8217;s mixed with blood via spotting or\u00a0menstruation, she explains that discharge may be pinkish or brown.\r\n\r\nLastly, she adds, vaginal discharge &#8220;can sometimes appear yellow, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/causes-of-vaginal-dryness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">especially when dry<\/a>.&#8221;\r\n<h2>What might vaginal itching and discharge indicate?<\/h2>\r\nWhile it&#8217;s understandable to stress over vaginal itching and discharge, the two don&#8217;t always indicate a medical concern.\r\n\r\nTo begin, &#8220;Excess moisture can cause itching and irritation, like when you don&#8217;t change clothes after working out or if you wear polyester all day,&#8221; the OB-GYN shares.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, she says that contact from soaps, detergent, fabric softener, or fragrance could potentially be to blame.\r\n<h2>When to See a Doctor<\/h2>\r\nHowever, if your vaginal environment is very itchy alongside discharge and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-causes-vaginal-odor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">foul odor<\/a>, it could signal a greater concern. (Further, if the color deviates from the norms explained above, it&#8217;s worth consulting a medical professional.)\r\n\r\nDr. Goodall McDonald says that this scenario could point to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/candida-overgrowth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">candida overgrowth<\/a>\u00a0+ other types of excess yeast<\/li>\r\n \t<li>bacterial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle\/\">inflammation<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>STIs<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOn top of that, she adds, some of these culprits &#8220;don&#8217;t change the appearance of discharge to the naked eye.&#8221;\r\n\r\nThat said, she also warns that home misdiagnosis is very common. For these reasons and more, it&#8217;s always a good idea to see your doctor if you suspect that something is off.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"d6cbc1\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d6cbc1;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22443 size-full not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-to-Improve-Vaginal-Health-Naturally-Prevent-Vaginal-Itching-and-Discharge-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman coming out to shower to illustrate healthy vaginal hygiene concept to prevent itching and smelly discharge\" width=\"724\" height=\"461\" \/>\r\n<h2>How to Improve Vaginal Health<\/h2>\r\nAgain, if your vaginal discharge appears normal as outlined earlier, there&#8217;s no major cause for concern. But at the same time, you can always take simple steps to maintain a healthy vaginal environment.\r\n\r\nHere are a few tips to help you improve your vaginal health naturally.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Increase air flow whenever possible.<\/strong> First, Dr. Goodall McDonald urges you to change out of damp or wet clothing immediately to reduce the risk of irritation. Second, she particularly prizes cotton underwear above other materials. &#8220;I also recommend going commando at night for greater air circulation,&#8221; she adds.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Be gentle when cleaning.<\/strong> Next, she warns against using soap inside of the vagina in favor of external washing around the vulva only. Remember: The vagina can clean itself, so be gentle and let it do its work. You can also use clean body or feminine washes around the area, and\/or switch to non-irritating, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/should-i-use-organic-tampons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fragrance-free tampons<\/a>, soaps, and laundry detergents.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Don&#8217;t shy away from getting examined.<\/strong> All things considered, Dr. Goodall McDonald shares that she&#8217;s not against trying safe home remedies once. In particular, she recommends OTC anti-fungal creams for itching and boric acid to tame early signs of bacterial inflammation. &#8220;[But] if those treatments don&#8217;t work and\/or there&#8217;s any [greater] concern, having an exam and test is best,&#8221; she urges.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Stay on top of your overall health.<\/strong> &#8220;Keep a healthy diet low in simple sugars,&#8221; she recommends. Further, she adds that if your nutritional habits or weight pose bigger health concerns, weight management may help maintain a healthier vaginal environment. (For instance, in the latter case, greater weight may lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/causes-of-body-odor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">greater perspiration<\/a> and less aeration.)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Consider supplementing.<\/strong> Last but not least, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/54\/private-party-vaginal-probiotic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">probiotic for vaginal health<\/a> can help maintain yeast balance, restore vaginal flora, and promote overall vaginal health. Be sure to look for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/probiotic-for-vaginal-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vaginal probiotic with clinically demonstrated benefits<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>The Bottom Line<\/h2>\r\nOnce again, vaginal discharge is often normal and healthy. So unless it deviates from the norm and causes irritation and other unpleasant symptoms, don&#8217;t let it stress you out. However, in the latter case, be sure to consult your doctor.\r\n\r\nAlso remember that there&#8217;s no reason to be ashamed of your vaginal concerns. 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You&#8217;re not alone. In fact, a 2017 review shared that around 10 million doctor&#8217;s visits per year are scheduled to address concerns about female discharge. So what&#8217;s up with what&#8217;s going on down there? Fortunately, Wendy Goodall McDonald, MD, FACOG\u2014a Chicago-based, board-certified OB-GYN\u2014has answers. 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