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What causes itching and white discharge?
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.
Is white discharge everyday normal?
In women who are premenopausal, it is normal to have approximately one-half to one teaspoon (2 to 5 mL) of white or clear, thick, mucus-like, and mostly odorless vaginal discharge every day. However, the amount and consistency of the discharge varies from one woman to another.
What causes clear jelly discharge?
Clear and stretchy — This is “fertile” mucous and means you’re ovulating. Clear and watery — This occurs at different times of your cycle and can be particularly heavy after exercising. Yellow or green — May indicate an infection, especially if it’s thick or clumpy like cottage cheese or has a foul odor.
How does ovulation discharge look like?
Your mucus is thick, white and dry before ovulation (when your ovary releases an egg). Just before ovulation, your cervical mucus will turn clear and slippery.
Is white discharge harmful?
A yeast infection occurs when yeast growth increases in the vagina. It produces a thick and white discharge that looks similar to cottage cheese. This discharge doesn’t usually smell. Other symptoms include burning, itching, and other irritation around the vagina along with soreness during sex or when urinating.
Why is my discharge thick and jelly-like?
The discharge from the mucus plug is very thick, jelly-like, and may be tinged with blood. Some people describe the mucus plug as looking like thick egg whites or mucus from a runny nose. If you experience a sudden increase in vaginal discharge during pregnancy, contact your OB-GYN.
Why is my discharge so thick and sticky?
During ovulation, the discharge or mucus may become very thick and mucus-like. This is a sign that you’re ovulating, and some people who ovulate use this as a natural indication of fertility. If you were trying to get pregnant, seeing this thick white discharge may indicate it’s time to have sexual intercourse.