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When you get a BIG discharge does that mean your period's coming soon?
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I'm assuming "big" discharge means a lot of it, like the type of discharge a women has when she is ovulating. Ovulation usually occurs about 14 days after the last period.
"Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from the ovary, pushed down the fallopian tube, and is available to be fertilized [in the uterus]."
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The discharge probably resembles egg whites sort-of and is quite stretchy. Just so you know, you're high risk getting pregnant at this stage in your cycle if this is the case.
Discharge is to help cleanse your vagina from bad bacteria (which is being secreted) and to help provide lubrication for sperm to successfully make it to your egg to fertilize it. Every woman has discharge and it's totally normal for the amounts to increase or decrease.
Different Discharges:
Before ovulation- There will be a small amount of clear discharge.
Closer to ovulation- Discharge is moist/sticky and is white or lightly cream colored. There is some mucus but it isn't as stretchy as it will be during ovulation.
At ovulation- There will be a lot of discharge at this point for a couple of days. It will be like egg whites and is stretchy. You are most fertile here (high risk pregnancy) and sperm entering your body at this time will be able to survive slightly longer than normal.
After ovulation- Discharge is sticky but not stretchy. Mostly clear and will dwindle back to the "before ovulation" state.
The discharge you get when you have a yeast infection is quite different though. Vaginal yeast infection cause itching and burning, a white vaginal discharge that may look similar to cottage cheese, pain during sexual intercourse, and swelling of the vulva. The discharge smells somewhat yeasty from what I've been told. If you have never had one before and you suspect you do now, then you need to see your doctor for a proper diagnosis.
Bacterial vaginosis (overgrowth of bacteria in your vagina) also means a change of your normal discharge. Many women experience an increase in discharge and a very unpleasant fishy odor from their vaginas; however, some women do not experience anything out of the ordinary.
Remember, vaginal infections, medications, and birth control can all change the normal cycle appearance of your discharge.
If you feel that something is not normal then it's best to see your doctor about it. A doctor will be able to tell you if what you're experiencing is totally normal discharge or not.
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possibly.
cuz thats how i can tell when im about to start
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That, or it could mean that you have an infection. If it's a different color or has an odd odor, then it could be an infection.
It probably is just your period coming soon though.
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