What your discharge tells you: When it's normal and when it's not

What your discharge tells you: When it's normal and when it's not

Vaginal discharge happens in many women. Vaginal discharge is a fluid made by glands inside the vagina and cervix. It helps clean and protect the vagina by removing old cells and keeping it moist. The amount, colour, and thickness of discharge can change throughout the menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, or due to other health factors. Normal discharge is usually clear or milky white and may increase with ovulation, sexual arousal, pregnancy, or …