What does vaginal discharge look like before menstruation?

Experienced girls will know that our leucorrhea before menstruation is different from usual. This symptom is unique to girls, but some girls still don’t know what their leucorrhea looks like before menstruation. For the health and peace of mind of more girls in the future, today we will introduce some basic knowledge about the appearance of leucorrhea before menstruation.

Physiological leucorrhea

Physiological leucorrhea includes secretions from the labia majora and minora, Bartholin's glands, vaginal exudates and cervical glands, as well as a small amount secreted by the endometrium. It is a white, flocculent, viscous liquid, the amount and properties of which vary slightly with the menstrual cycle.

1. The sensitivity of leucorrhea varies greatly from person to person. Some women have a lot of leucorrhea but do not feel any discomfort, while others, although their reproductive tract secretions are normal or only slightly increased, often have a wet feeling in the vulva and feel confused and uncomfortable, so they are eager to seek treatment. This is related to one's personality, social status and cultural level. In fact, all healthy women under the influence of estrogen have reproductive tract discharge, commonly known as leucorrhea, which should not be understood as a pathology. Among patients who complain of increased leucorrhea, about 10% have physiological leucorrhea, or normal cervical fluid, or normal exfoliation of vaginal epithelial cells. Therefore, for patients with increased leucorrhea, we should first distinguish whether it is physiological or pathological leucorrhea.

⒉ Observe the leucorrhea to determine the ovulation period. In the first half of the menstrual cycle, that is, the pre-ovulation period, the ovaries mainly secrete estrogen, and the secretion amount gradually increases. Under its effect, the amount of cervical mucus also gradually increases, and becomes thinner and more translucent. The lower body, which has been relatively dry after menstruation, will gradually become moist. When ovulation occurs, estrogen secretion reaches its peak, the amount of cervical mucus is the largest, and its toughness is the greatest. Clear mucus often flows out in strips that can sometimes be very long. At this time, the woman's lower body is the wettest. When the above-mentioned strip-like leucorrhea flows out, there will be a greasy feeling. It is different from the increased leucorrhea caused by vaginitis and cervical erosion. The former is clear and transparent, without any odor, of which more than 95% is water; the latter is yellow and thick or cheese-like, and makes the vulva itchy and uncomfortable, and often has a bad smell. During ovulation, the cervical mucus is secreted in large quantities for about 2 to 3 days, which is also the time when the lower body feels the most moist.

There is more vaginal discharge before menstruation, and this symptom will lead to more bacterial reproduction. Therefore, before and during menstruation, girls should pay great attention to their personal hygiene. If their hygiene is not good, it will cause more reproductive diseases. I hope everyone can pay more attention.