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discharge..?
15/f
throughout the day i discharge a relatively large amount, but i'm not really sure if it's a lot cause i don't know about other girls.
but what does discharge really do, and is too much bad?
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discharge is your body keeping yout organd down there hydrated. That needs hydration just like the rest of your body too!!
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It's normal to have discharge throughout the day- all girls/women get it in varying amounts throughout the month. Discharge is generally heavier around the time of your period, and is usually clear or slightly milky, and depending on the time of month, can be watery or even mucous-like. Normal discharge dries to a clear or pale yellow, and slight variation of consistancy is normal. The only thing to be worried about is if your discharge becomes yellowish, which can indicate a vaginal infection, or is white and clumpy with a bad odor- which is a common symptom of a yeast infection. If you notice anything completely differnet that is accompanied by redness and itching/burning, you should see a gynecologist. Otherwise, you're fine, as long as you keep good hygiene and make sure to wear cotton, breathable underwear.
Discharge is actually a result of the normal self-cleansing of the vagina. There really is no such thing as too much, as all women vary in the amount of discharge they produce, depending on stage of ovlulation, age, lifestyle, etc. Again, you're going to notice much more discharge before and after your period. At that time, it's also normal to notice a slightly brownish or pinkish tone- it's blood, either new (before period) or old. The vagina is self-cleansing, and small amounts of discharge are there for a few reasons- to prevent dryness, to protect the vagina, make sex easier (which is why women 'get wet' when sexually aroused).
I recommend using pantiliners throughout the day to keep you feeling clean and to protect your underwear. Use only a non-scented one, as scented pantiliners can be irritating. I use Carefree Bodyshape throughout the day- the regular size are wrapped and can be carried anywhere. It's normal to go through 2-3 of them in a day, depending.
Here is a useful website with information on vaginal discharge:
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