That’s correct. Normal vaginal discharge is typically clear or milky white and is a healthy, normal part of the body’s self-cleaning process. Here’s a clear explanation:
🌸 What Normal Vaginal Discharge Is Like
Normal discharge usually:
- Is clear, white, or slightly milky
- Has little to no odor
- Feels slippery, sticky, or stretchy depending on the time in the menstrual cycle
- May increase before ovulation, during pregnancy, or with sexual arousal
This discharge helps:
- Keep the vagina clean
- Prevent infections
- Maintain a healthy pH balance
🔄 Changes That Are Still Normal
- Clear and stretchy (like egg whites): common around ovulation
- Thicker and white: common after ovulation or before a period
- Slight increase during stress, exercise, or hormonal changes
⚠️ When Discharge May NOT Be Normal
You should talk to a healthcare provider if discharge:
- Has a strong or fishy odor
- Is yellow, green, gray, or chunky
- Comes with itching, burning, pain, or redness
- Is bloody when you’re not on your period
These can be signs of an infection or imbalance.
✅ Key Takeaway
Clear or milky discharge with no strong smell is normal and healthy. Sudden changes in color, smell, or discomfort are signals to get checked.
If you’d like, I can explain how discharge changes during the menstrual cycle or how to tell the difference between normal discharge and infections.
