Regular uterine bleeding in the form of vaginal discharge of the purple or the dark-brown blood, sometimes containing admixtures, is referred to as menstruation. Having scanty periods may be associated with a number of factors (including menopause or intake of contraceptives). In some cases, women observe spotting but no period. It may occur in the form of light spotting or intense bleeding. There is also another possible form of physiological spotting between periods. Defining the difference between spotting and a period can only be done by a specialist, after thorough examination. [click to continue…]
Why do we women get vaginal discharge?
Women get vaginal discharge as part of their normal reproductive cycle. Part of the normal menstrual cycle of a woman entails releasing different kinds of vaginal discharge. Varying in viscosity, odor and color, vaginal discharges can be thick and clear, white, or light brown, or light yellow. Before period, a woman could experience vaginal discharge that’s dark to light brown. During the actual menses, women get bloody red to dark pink discharge, and can eventually turn dark brown during the latter parts of the menstruation.
Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful and exciting periods in a woman’s life while at the same time one of the most stressful and challenging due to the myriad of hormonal changes it implies. One of the most common annoyances pregnant women deal with is vaginal discharge, medically known as leucorrhea, which often causes discomfort if expelled in great amounts. Most of the time, the discharge is normal and indicates that the pregnancy is going well.
Your cervical mucus can tell you a lot about what is going on inside your body — hormonally and physically. This is why it is important to keep track of your cervical and vaginal mucus so you can identify problems that may be arising or can identify when you are most fertile. Knowing what is going on with your cervical mucus can be very important, especially when it comes to identifying infections and staging your cervical mucus.