Ugees: Vaginal discharge serves an important function in the reproductive system of females. No matter what society has been telling you about it up till now, the truth of the matter is that it is absolutely normal and in fact a sign of a healthy vagina. The glands present inside of the cervix and vagina produce a fluid that serves the purpose of carrying away bad bacteria and dead cells. This is why the vagina is called a self-cleaning organ.
Most of the time the vaginal discharge is completely normal but sometimes due to certain factors it does become abnormal, let us figure them out further.
What is a normal discharge?
The change in the amount of discharge, color, and odor is all normal until you find yourself experiencing itching or burning sensation in or around the vaginal area.
A female can expect the above-mentioned variations depending on her menstrual cycle. An increase in vaginal discharge is expected to happen when a female is ovulating, sexually active, or breastfeeding. The smell may vary depending on your personal hygiene and the food that you eat. Avoid eating too much salt in your food and eat vagina favorites like cranberries, yoghurt, leafy greens and sweet potatoes to keep it healthy; odor free. To keep the vaginal environment clean and fresh , one must wear cotton panties and there is no better product in the market to keep your underwear clean&fresh other than Ugees, a disinfecting lingerie washing detergent that keeps away infection causing germs.
Types of vaginal discharges
- White: it is found during the beginning or end of a female’s menstrual cycle.
- Clear and watery: it can occur after a heavy workout or any time of the month normally.
- Clear and stretchy: This is a sign of ovulation.
- Brown or bloody: found before or after menstruation. It can be a sign of a lot of other things as well like pregnancy or miscarriage, etc.
What is abnormal discharge?
If the discharge starts thickening and looks almost like cottage cheese, that is when one should be worried because the vaginal discharge is supposed to be a fluid, the consistency of which can depend but it is not supposed to have a semi-solid form.
Although this is not a serious issue this combined with itching and the burning sensation can be a sign of an infection or other reproductive organ-related conditions. It is pertinent to note here that female hygiene products should be free of harmful chemicals and be as naturally derived as possible like the Ugees plant-derived detergent.
Yellow or green discharge, especially when it is accompanied by a foul smell or high consistency, is not at all normal and can be a sign of an infection that is spread through sexual intercourse.
What causes the abnormal discharge?
Any change in the balance of the normal bacteria in the vagina can affect the smell, texture, or color. There are few other things also that can cause the same like:
- Sexually transmitted infections or STDs.
- Diabetes is the most common cause of such a situation in adult women.
- Heavily scented soaps and lotions.
- Yeast infections
- Birth control pills.
- Antibiotic or steroids.
- Bacterial vaginosis and infections.
Conclusion
Unusual discharge is often quickly dealt with the vagina itself but sometimes that fails to happen. The symptoms one needs to watch out for are: unexplained weight loss, increased urination, fatigue, fever, constant pain in the abdomen. If one experiences such symptoms then it is time to visit a doctor and change your hygiene regimen
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