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.
Pink vaginal discharge is a common occurrence stemming from a change in hormones such as ovulation or pregnancy. While pink discharge is normal and doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious health condition, there are times when you may need medical assistance in order to make sure that there’s nothing wrong down there. From breakthrough bleeding to implantation bleeding, there are many “normal” causes of pink vaginal discharge that don’t concern your health and well-being.
Creamy white discharge is a common happening among women from the stage of puberty till menopause. Once your reproductive system becomes “viable” and ready to function, you will likely experience vaginal discharge to some degree, which may change depending on the time in your menstrual cycle. While most women report a lot of thick white creamy discharge with no odor, others report a frequent white, smelly secretion that is oftentimes cites with a light to heavy odor, as well as a pretty dense consistency.
Normally acid environment is maintained in the vagina. Disturbance of the pH balance serves the ground for the development of pathological microflora and appearance of vaginal irritation. Apart from infections, vaginal itching may result from menopausal symptoms, oncological diseases, allergy and pediculosis pubis (pubic lice). Telling the difference between them, as well as prescribing adequate treatment is only up to the gynecologist, who will need to make all the necessary analysis in advance. [click to continue…]