Egg White Discharge

Egg white discharge means discharge from the vagina, which is white in appearance like an egg. This discharge is visible and thin at the time of ovulation in the menstrual cycle. After ovulation, both its thickness and color change. During this, it becomes white to light yellow and a bit thick. Egg white discharge also indicates the following conditions -

• Ovulation Time - Before ovulation and during ovulation a woman may experience egg white discharge. This type of vaginal discharge, sometimes called egg white cervical mucus (EWCM), is the discharge from the cervix. Usually during this time, the mucus is clear and like raw egg white.
• Sexual arousal - When a woman is sexually aroused, it is normal to have an egg-white discharge.
• Pregnancy - It is normal to have a discharge in early pregnancy, which looks like an egg white discharge. This discharge is called leucorrhoea and its color is milky and thin with a slight odor.

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If the vaginal discharge is egg white, clear, odorless, or with a slight odor, then it is normal. This indicates a change in hormone levels. On the other hand, if the color of the discharge is different and the smell is bad, then it can be a sign of infection. This can be due to yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis, and sexually transmitted infections.

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The consistency and amount of vaginal discharge keep on changing in different phases of the menstrual cycle. The discharge before ovulation is usually thin, clear, and greasy. During this, due to excess estrogen hormone, the discharge can also be more. At the same time, the progesterone hormone is high after ovulation. In such a situation, the discharge becomes more thick and sticky and the color also becomes white.

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After menopause, the amount of discharge from the vagina of some women starts decreasing. This is due to a decrease in estrogen levels, which causes the vaginal wall to become thinner and less lubricated. This condition of the vagina is called atrophic vaginitis, due to which the woman may have other problems, so it is necessary to treat it in time. The following types of symptoms can be seen in atrophic vaginitis -

• Vaginal dryness
• Vaginal itching
• Vaginal irritation and pain
• Pain during sex
• Painful urination
• Bleeding after sex

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As explained above in the article, a change in color and smell of egg white discharge is a sign of infection. In this case, it is necessary to talk to the doctor. Apart from this, there are some other symptoms as well, which make it unusual, such as -

• Yellow-green discharge can occur if there is a sexually transmitted infection.
• Bacterial vaginosis can cause brown discharge.
• Pink discharge may occur due to vaginal irritation, cervical bleeding, or implantation bleeding.
• An unpleasant odor of the discharge can be a sign of bacterial vaginosis or a sexually transmitted infection.
• Apart from the change in discharge, some people may also have problems like vaginal itching, pelvic pain, and vaginal irritation.

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Egg white discharge is a normal and healthy part of the menstrual cycle. This is a sign that the woman's body is ovulating correctly and is fully prepared for pregnancy. Yes, if any unusual symptoms are experienced during this time, such as unusual color or smell, then a complete checkup should be done by contacting the doctor without delay.

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