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  • Leukorrhea is a term used to describe a thin, whitish, milky and virtually odorless discharge emitted from the vagina. It is a natural occurrence used to maintain that part of the human female anatomy.

    Cause

    Leukorrhea is a normal part of the menstrual cycle. The discharge increases during ovulation, increases in thickness and stickiness during menstruation and might further increase during pregnancy.

    Abnormal Discharge

    If the discharge is green or yellow in color, has a strong smell and/or there is an occurrence of redness or itching in the vaginal area it could indicate a problem. This could indicate you might have a yeast infection or have contracted an sexually transmitted disease.

    Pregnancy Do's

    During pregnancy, in addition to notifying your health care provider of any changes or irregularities in your discharge, try using panty liners to be more comfortable.

    Pregnancy Don'ts

    Avoid wearing tampons, which could introduce new germs to your vagina. Also, never try to diagnose and treat the condition if you think it is abnormal.

    Significance

    Leukorrhea is necessary to clean and lubricate the vagina. Thus it should be seen as a good indicator that the vagina is healthy and functioning properly.

    Source:

    Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy

    Leukorrhea: Normal Vaginal Discharge

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