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It is common to wonder whether the color or consistency of va**nal discharge is normal or needs to be checked out. Vaginal discharge can be many colors, and several indicate a healthy body.
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A color-coded guide to va**nal discharge

Medically reviewed by Holly Ernst, P.A. — Written by Nicole Galan, RN on January 10, 2020
What is va**nal discharge?
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Outlook
It is common to wonder whether the color or consistency of va**nal discharge is normal or needs to be checked out. Vaginal discharge can be many colors, and several indicate a healthy body.
In this , we provide a color-coded guide to va**nal discharge. Learn what the colors mean and when to see a doctor.
What is va**nal discharge?
Vaginal discharge is fluid secreted from tiny glands in the va**na and cervix. This fluid leaks from the va**na each day to remove old cells and debris, keeping the va**na and reproductive tract clean and healthy.
The amount of va**nal discharge can vary significantly from person to person. The color, consistency, and amount can also change from day to day, depending on where a person is in their menstrual cycle:
Days 1–5. At the beginning of the cycle, discharge is usually red or bloody, as the body sheds the uterine lining.
Days 6–14. Following a period, a person may notice less va**nal discharge than usual. As the egg starts to develop and mature, the cervical mucus will become cloudy and white or yellow. It may feel sticky.
Days 14–25. A few days before ovulation, the mucus will be thin and slippery, similar to the consistency of egg whites. After ovulation, the mucus will go back to being cloudy, white or yellow, and possibly sticky or tacky.
Days 25–28. The cervical mucus will lighten, and a person will see less of it, before getting another period.
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