Vaginal discharge refers to secretions from the vagina . Such
discharge can vary in: - Consistency (thick, pasty, thin) -
Color (clear, cloudy) - Smell (normal, odorless, bad odor)
Discharge from the vagina Having some amount of vaginal
discharge is normal, especially if you are of childbearing age.
Glands in the cervix produce a clear mucus. These secretions may
turn white or yellow when exposed to the air. These are normal
variations. The amount of mucus produced by the cervical glands
varies throughout the menstrual cycle. This is normal and
depends on the amount of estrogen circulating in your body. It
is also normal for the walls of the vagina to release some
secretions. The amount depends on hormone levels in the body.
Vaginal discharge that suddenly differs in color, odor, or
consistency, or significantly increases or decreases in amount,
may indicate an underlying problem like an infection. The
following situations can increase the amount of normal vaginal
discharge: - Emotional stress - Ovulation (th