Discharge from the vagina is a natural and normal process that helps to keep your reproductive tract clean, lubricated and healthy, warding off any infection.
The normal discharge is usually thin, clear or whitish to light yellowish and does not have any foul smell. It usually becomes more slippery and has the consistency of egg whites during ovulation. The amount and thickness of normal discharge can also increase during sexual arousal, pregnancy and the use of oral contraceptives.
Any changes in color, consistency, volume, and/or odor could signal an abnormal discharge. This abnormal discharge along with symptoms like itching, pelvic pain, or burning sensation while urination etc can be a vaginal infection that needs immediate attention.
Vaginal infections can be prevented by following good feminine hygiene, wearing breathable cotton undergarments, and a few healthy lifestyle changes. Treatment differs depending on the cause of the infection.
