what does it mean if u have white creamy discharge?
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A thick, white discharge can occur throughout your menstrual cycle. This discharge is known as leukorrhea, and it's completely normal. The discharge may start out thinner in the days leading up to ovulation, or when an egg is released. During ovulation, the discharge or mucus may become very thick, and mucus-like.
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Gonorrhea-induced discharge, on the other hand, tends to be white or green. But, although these both can technically cause white discharge, it's not known for being cottage-cheese-esque, as it is with yeast infections.
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It could also be a sign of early pregnancy Usually, your discharge becomes drier and thinner after ovulation, when estrogen decreases. But if sperm successfully fertilize an egg, you might notice that your discharge remains thick, clear, and stretchy. It might also take on a whitish color.
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Discharge: Vaginal discharge (white or yellowish fluid) is usually a sure sign that your first period is on its way. You may want to start using ALWAYS pantiliners to protect your underwear. Your period should start in the next few months!
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Different Types of Discharge White — Thick, white discharge is common at the beginning and end of your cycle. Normal white discharge is not accompanied by itching. If itching is present, thick white discharge can indicate a yeast infection. Clear and Stretchy — This is "fertile" mucous and means you are ovulating.
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What causes milky white discharge? In the first days of your menstrual cycle, you may experience thin, milky white vaginal discharge. Some people describe this discharge as an “egg white” consistency. This thinner discharge is a sign that you're preparing for ovulation.
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It's completely normal. As you get closer to your period, the discharge may become thicker and more opaque. This milky white discharge may also be a sign that you're pregnant. In the early stages of pregnancy, some people produce a thin, milky white discharge.
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Sexual arousal can cause clear to milky white penile discharge. This fluid, known as pre-come, is typical. During ejaculation, the discharge is also white. It's made of semen and sperm.
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It's natural to have a white discharge that can be thin to thick white or clear before you get your first period. It means that your body is making hormones and your uterus (womb) is getting read to have periods. So, your period is probably on its way.
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When ovulating, discharge usually looks clear, stringy and jelly like, similar to egg white. You might notice it in your underwear, or on toilet paper when you wipe. It helps sperm to travel up through your cervix, and fertilise the released egg.
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Share on Pinterest Using the birth control pill may lead to an increase in white vaginal discharge. Normal vaginal discharge is called leukorrhea. It comprises fluid and bacteria from the cells in the vagina. Most women produce just under a teaspoon, or 4 milliliters, of white or clear discharge every day.
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A bit of white discharge, especially at the beginning or end of your menstrual cycle, is normal. However, if the discharge is accompanied by itching and has a thick, cottage cheese-like consistency or appearance, it's not normal and needs treatment. This type of discharge may be a sign of a yeast infection.
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White discharge before a period Most women produce just under a teaspoon, or 4 milliliters, of white or clear discharge every day. Discharge before a period tends to be cloudy or white, due to the increased presence of progesterone, a hormone involved in both the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
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Yeast infections often cause thick, white, clumpy vaginal discharge that usually doesn't smell (or only smells slightly different than normal). You might also have a creamy, whitish coating in and around your vagina. Most yeast infections lead to itching, burning, and/or redness in or around the vagina.
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If the infection progresses without treatment, you may notice more green or brown discharge. White fluid or crust, on the other hand, is normal — it's called lymph fluid, and it's a sign that your body is healing.
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Is white vaginal discharge normal during pregnancy? Thin, white vaginal discharge is normal and healthy throughout your entire pregnancy. However it could be a sign of an infection if it's lumpy or thick, especially if it's accompanied by other symptoms (like itching or a fishy odor).
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Higher levels of progesterone cause discharge to appear white. This type of discharge may last for up to 14 days. It may be thick and sticky, but there will be less than there was during ovulation. Just before a period.