04/11/2025
It’s completely natural to feel concerned when you notice changes in your discharge.
Some women though, have assumed that any creamy discharge is an infection and end up taking anti-fungals repeatedly, even when it’s actually part of the body’s natural balance.
During your cycle it’s normal for your body to produce cervical mucus that can be creamy, slightly thick, or even stretchy, especially around ovulation.
Here’s how it typically changes through the month.
- After your period: It’s usually minimal and sticky.
- Approaching ovulation: It becomes more watery, stretchy, or creamy.
- At ovulation: Clear, slippery, and stretchy and often compared to egg whites.
- After ovulation: It thickens again as hormone levels shift.
Thrush, on the other hand, usually comes with other signs: itching, burning, soreness, or a strong, unusual odour.
If your discharge is just creamy or slightly thick without discomfort, it’s often your body doing exactly what it should.
Over-treating with antifungals when it’s not needed can actually disrupt your vaginal balance, making things worse in the long run, especially if you’re trying to conceive.
Next time you notice discharge, take a moment to check your patterns, track your cycle and notice any changes or discomfort.
Recognising your body’s natural signals helps you understand what’s normal.
Healthy cervical mucus is a sign that your vaginal environment is balanced and usually nothing to worry about.
Persistent changes or discomfort may indicate that your body needs extra care and it’s worth looking at what might be causing the change so it can be addressed.