Why does the amount of vaginal discharge increase after ovulation?

After the first menstruation, women will secrete some white secretions from the vagina, and their underwear will often feel damp and uncomfortable. It is recommended to change into pure cotton and breathable underwear every day to keep the private parts dry, otherwise bacteria can easily grow and multiply in a humid environment. Women who pay attention to these details are less likely to be infected with vaginitis. You may not know that the amount of vaginal discharge increases during ovulation. Why is this happening?

1. The main component of leucorrhea is cervical mucus, and the secretion is mainly affected by the hormones secreted by the ovaries, especially in the first half of the female menstrual cycle, which is before the so-called normal ovulation period. The amount of leucorrhea gradually increases, and becomes thinner and translucent. These leucorrhea will make the vulva, which has been relatively dry after menstruation, gradually become moist. When the ovulation period comes, the secretion of leucorrhea will reach its peak, and the amount of cervical mucus will also be greater, with thin strips of leucorrhea often flowing out. This situation will last for about two to three days, after which the secretion will gradually decrease.

2. The amount of vaginal discharge changes before and after ovulation. This is mainly due to the increase in estrogen levels in the body. A large amount of hormones will cause a significant proliferation of epithelial cells in the cervical glands, and the secretion of cervical mucus will increase at the same time. These mucus can also absorb more human body water. Therefore, although the amount of vaginal discharge increases during ovulation, it is thin and clear in color. After ovulation, the estrogen level in the female body slowly decreases, and the progesterone level increases. At this time, the secretion of cervical mucus is inhibited, and the amount of vaginal discharge is small and sticky.

3. It is normal for women to have more and then less leucorrhea before and after ovulation, and there may also be symptoms of blood in the leucorrhea at this time. Don't worry about it. Just wash the vulva more often, change into clean underwear more often, wear loose cotton underwear, and keep the vulva dry and clean.