Vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge is normal - most women and girls get it. It's a fluid or mucus that keeps the vagina clean and moist, and protects it from infection.
Check if your vaginal discharge is normal
Vaginal discharge is not usually anything to worry about if it:
does not have a strong or unpleasant smell
is clear or white
is thick and sticky
is slippery and wet
You can get vaginal discharge at any age.
The amount of discharge varies. You usually get heavier discharge during pregnancy, if you're sexually active or if you're using birth control. It's often slippery and wet for a few days between your periods (when you ovulate).
When vaginal discharge can be a sign of an infection
If your discharge changes - for example, in smell, colour or texture - it might be a sign of an infection. But do not self-diagnose - see a GP if you're worried.
Possible causes
Discharge Possible cause
Smells fishy Bacterial vaginosis
Thick and white, like cottage cheese Thrush
Green, yellow or frothy Trichomoniasis
With pelvic pain or bleeding Chlamydia or gonorrhoea
With blisters or sores Genital herpes
Non-urgent advice: See a GP or go to a sexual health clinic if:
your vaginal discharge changes colour, smell or texture
you produce more discharge than usual
you feel itchy or sore
you bleed between periods or after sex
you get pain when peeing
you get pain in the area between your tummy and thighs (pelvic pain)
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