Copious amounts of vaginal discharge are a common occurrence in both sexually active and inactive women. Usually caused by hormonal imbalances and stepped-up levels of estrogen, increased amounts of discharge from vagina occur at specific times in your menstrual cycle, and may be sometimes the result of an infection or a more serious underlying condition.
Other Symptoms
Some vaginal discharge is normal and when it is normal, it usually means the woman has clear, whitish or yellowish discharge that has no odor and that does not significantly stain their underwear. When the discharge becomes smelly, it can indicate that there is an infection going on that can cause other vaginal symptoms like burning on urination, itching, vaginal pain on intercourse or burning vaginal pain. Smelly discharge is not a normal vaginal phenomenon when it comes to otherwise healthy women.
Vaginal infections happen to all women, no matter their age, and whether or not they are sexually active. Most women have vaginal infections at least once in their lifetime. Sometimes, they can be as mild as a temporary bacterial vaginosis with symptoms including thick, smelly vaginal mucus, or as severe as yeast infection or gonorrhea, which are both known for causing bad, symptoms that can make you extremely uncomfortable.
Do you get black period blood during your menstrual cycles? Do you get blood clots? Do you have a longer period than your peers, lasting up to eight to nine days? It is normal for girls to be experiencing various kinds of menstrual symptoms. One of the most commonly asked questions may pertain to the color, duration and consistency of the menstrual flow.