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Clear white goo?
Okay, Sometimes when I go to the bathroom and I wipe myself after going pee I have this clear white sticky gooish stuff on the toilet paper I don't know what it is? It doesn't smell, burn and it's not painful at all. I have no idea what it is?! Could anyone give me any suggestions?
Thanks so much!
BahaiMa22
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Discharge, and it's completely healthy. Unless there were weird colors, burning, or a strong odor, you're fine.
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All women have discharge, varying in amount by when you are in your cycle. You are completely normal to be experiencing this.
If it bothers you then you can wear a pantyliner daily. Please do not wear a tampon as it can remove the good bacteria in your vagina (by drying it and then ripping it out) and cause an infection.
Different Discharges:
1. Before ovulation- There will be a little amount of mostly clear discharge.
2. Closer to ovulation- Discharge is moist and sticky. It is white/lightly cream colored. There is some mucus but it isn't as stretchy as it will be during ovulation.
3. At ovulation (roughly 14 days from your last period)- There will be a noticeably larger amount of discharge for a couple of days. It resembles egg whites and is stretchy. You are most fertile here (higher risk of pregnancy) and sperm entering your vagina at this time will be able to survive slightly longer than other times.
4. After ovulation- Discharge is sticky but not stretchy. Mostly clear, dwindling back to the "before ovulation" stage.
* The discharge you get when you have a yeast infection is quite different.
Vaginal yeast infections cause itching and burning, the white discharge may look similar to cottage cheese, pain during sexual intercourse, and swelling of the vulva. The discharge smells somewhat yeasty from what I've read. 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 in your normal discharge. Many women experience an increase in discharge and a very unpleasant fishy odor; however, some women do not experience anything odd.
*STDs. Some STDs will cause your discharge to change in appearance, odor, or even texture. Examples of STDs that cause your discharge to change would be: trichomoniasis, chlamydia, genital herpes, and gonorrhea. Only a doctor can diagnose you with a specific STD.
Remember, vaginal infections, medications, and birth control can all alter the appearance of your discharge.
If you feel that something is really not normal then it's best to see your doctor. A doctor will be able to tell you if what you're experiencing is totally normal discharge or if something is going wrong. Remember that we're not doctors on Advicenators--just regular people. If something seems off then please head on down to your doctor for a quick examination of your parts.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me! :)
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