What are the causes of vaginal discharge?
Once you start puberty a white and/or clear mucous discharge is normal. The vagina is self-cleaning. This same discharge increases the closer you get to ovulation and when you are sexually aroused. Trust me, you don’t ever want it to go away. You will also have your own scent – musky – and it will smell stronger to you than to others. You can have this normal discharge for weeks, months or even years before getting your first period. It will also continue after you get your period. You can wear a pantyliner if it bothers you. Some girls do produce more discharge than others. It’s normal to get it at any time even if you’ve never had it before. Your normal white/clear discharge will turn yellow or dry yellow when exposed to air. The consistency and amount of discharge can also be effected by diet, water intake, medication, illness and exercise. Different Types of Discharge: White: Thick, white discharge is common at the beginning and end of your cycle. Normal white discharge is not acco
