If you have more vaginal discharge than usual, it can be due to different causes.
For example, during arousal andovulation, your body produces more cervical mucus to enhance lubrication.
What Causes Excessive Discharge?
Discharge is often more watery before and during ovulation.
Arousal and hormonal imbalances can also cause excessively wet discharge, as can STIs or conditions like PCOS.
Is It Normal to Have Discharge Every Day?
Most people who have a vagina have a small amount of discharge every day.
Whats most important is to know what is normalfor youand what may seem like excessive discharge.
How Much Discharge Is Too Much?
What’s considered “too much” discharge varies by individual.
However, a significant and persistent increase beyond what’s normal for you may be concerning.
What Does Unhealthy Discharge Look Like?
Healthy discharge is thin, clear, white, or slightly yellow.
After intercourse, you may notice that the discharge has a musky odor.
However, if the odor lasts more than a day, you may have an infection.
See your healthcare provider if you have any signs and symptoms of abnormal discharge.
As always, if you suspect something is wrong, see a healthcare provider for an evaluation.
Summary
Vaginal discharge usually indicates a healthy reproductive system.
Up to one teaspoon of vaginal discharge per day is typically considered normal.
Although, what’s “normal” for one person may not be normal for someone else.
Increased discharge can occur for non-alarming, natural processes such as sexual arousal or ovulation.
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