what does it mean when you have a lot of discharge in your underwear?
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It is normal for vaginal discharge to increase in amount and become “stringy” (like egg whites) during the middle of your menstrual cycle when you're ovulating. If you find that your normal discharge is annoying, you can wear panty liners/shields on your underwear.
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If your vulva is itchy and swollen but there is no discharge, there could be a few causes. Most conditions that cause itchiness around the vulva also cause discharge, such as yeast infections. However, if you don't seem to have any discharge but still find it itchy, it might be caused by one of the following issues.
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Vaginal discharge This discharge is totally normal and is just another change your body goes through in response to the pregnancy hormones and the increased blood flow to the area. You can wear panty liners or change your underwear more often than usual if you find the discharge bothersome.
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Vaginal discharge is fluid—usually white or clear—that comes out of the vagina. Most women have vaginal discharge. Some women have discharge every day, while other women only have discharge occasionally. If the discharge changes color, smells different, or gets heavier, then you may have a problem such as an infection.
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If the discharge is clumpy and looks similar to cottage cheese, it may be due to a yeast infection. A yeast infection may also cause vaginal itching and burning. It occurs due to an overgrowth of a type of fungus called Candida.
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After your period, you usually have a few days without mucus and discharge in your underwear. These are called “dry days,” and they may be safe days if your cycle is long.
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Normal discharge is clear, smooth, or creamy and has a very slight smell that can be described as sweet or soapy. Sometimes if it gets in your underwear and gets exposed to air it may turn a little crusty, but this is normal too.
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It should be white or clear, odorless, and not itchy. On your underwear, dried discharge may look yellow. Other changes in the color or smell of your discharge can be signs of a vaginal infection.
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Urethral discharge can be a sign of an infection, called “urethritis.” Most often, this type of infection is the result of a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The same bacteria and protozoa that cause certain STDs such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis also cause urethritis.
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But in other instances, white vaginal discharge could be a sign of an infection. If the discharge is clumpy and looks similar to cottage cheese, it may be due to a yeast infection. A yeast infection may also cause vaginal itching and burning. It occurs due to an overgrowth of a type of fungus called Candida.
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Vaginal discharge is most often a normal and regular occurrence. However, there are certain types of discharge that can indicate an infection. Abnormal discharge may be yellow or green, chunky in consistency, or foul smelling. Yeast or a bacterial infection usually causes abnormal discharge.
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Different Types of Discharge If itching is present, thick white discharge can indicate a yeast infection. Clear and Stretchy — This is "fertile" mucous and means you are ovulating. Clear and Watery — This occurs at different times of your cycle and can be particularly heavy after exercising.
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The most common cause of green vaginal discharge is a sexually transmitted infection known as trichomoniasis. The discharge often has a foul odor and is typically more yellowish-green than pure green. Intercourse and urination may cause discomfort, and the genital area may be itchy.
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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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If thick, white discharge goes along with other symptoms, such as itching, burning and irritation, it is probably due to a yeast infection. If not, it is normal discharge. You may also notice an increase in thick, white discharge before and after your period.
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New white discharge after sexual intercourse may be a sign of an infection. Common causes include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and STIs. It's a good idea to pay attention to what your discharge normally looks like.
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If any moisture gets through their underwear they are putting themselves at risk for pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases, or STD. It is possible -- not highly likely, but definitely possible -- to get pregnant this way if drops of semen or pre- ejaculate fluid containing sperm come in contact with the vagina.