White Discharge Before Periods

All females from the age of puberty experience white discharge before periods which is very normal and normally ends during menopause. Many women think it as a sign of pregnancy but this is not the case.

The amount of discharge varies from women to women during the menstrual cycle depending upon the hormonal levels. The discharge comprises of vaginal liquids and bacteria coming out from vagina. These liquids and bacteria are very good for the vagina. The thing which should be concerned about is the colour, odour and amount of the white discharge.

The white discharge is produced due to the production of mucous before ovulation i.e. release of the egg. The liquid is elastic, watery, thick to thin, white or transparent and odorless. The discharge is noticeable during different phases of the month depending upon menstrual cycle, ovulation, sexual activity, birth control etc.

But if you have brownish, yellowish or greenish colored discharge, has a bad odour, is clumpy like cottage cheese then it is a sign for a great concern. You should immediately see a doctor if you have any of the above mentioned signs because these signs show an infection. The other signs of concern are itching, rashes, pain, discomfort, inflammation of vagina, burning sensation during urination etc. showing cases of yeast infection.

When the blood becomes old it looks brown in colour and such discharge means that vagina is just cleaning out itself after periods. Clear, watery and stretchy discharge shows that you are ovulating and it is the fertile period. The reasons behind abnormal white discharge before periods are STDs like Trichnomoniasis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea etc. The other reasons are Candidiasis or thrush and also bacterial vaginosis. All these factors are responsible for itching, soreness and other problems as mentioned above.

It is very necessary to keep the private areas clean to avoid any kind of infection. For this, it is advisable to clean the genital areas with soap and water. Avoid using scented soaps and lotions. Do not wear tight jeans or pantyhose specially when its summer. Clean the hair around genital areas to avoid infection and rashes. Drink lots of water and juices to avoid thrush. You can also use pant liner if you are comfortable in it. When it is hot and humid wear cotton underwear to prevent any vaginal infection from irritation.