Secretion of clear jelly-like discharge

Many women may have had this experience, that is, some jelly-like secretions appear when going to the bathroom. Many people will feel very strange. What is going on? Is this a disease? In fact, women who are pregnant or about to give birth will have this jelly-like secretion. There is no need to be careful. The occurrence of these phenomena means that you are about to become a mother. However, this is not the case for everyone. Some people may have jelly-like secretions due to other reasons, or it may be a manifestation of certain diseases. Let’s learn about these secretions and see which one you are experiencing.

Which jelly-like discharge should cause concern?

1. Green gray

If everything is normal, vaginal discharge will usually be white or off-white in color. But if your discharge is green or gray, you should consult your doctor to see if you need to get checked out.

2. Rough and milky

Sometimes you may find that your discharge looks a bit like curd, cottage cheese, and is a bit rough, rather than fluid and thick, so it is best to consult a doctor as well.

3. Has a strong smell

If you have foul-smelling vaginal discharge, it could be due to a vaginal infection. You may notice that your vaginal discharge has a strong odor that tastes foul, like fish or rotten food. Normally, vaginal discharge has no odor.

4. Vaginal itching

If you experience itching in your vagina or the area around your vagina, you may have a vaginal infection and should seek medical attention immediately for examination and treatment.

5. The vagina becomes swollen

If your vagina or the surrounding area becomes swollen, it may be related to a vaginal infection. You should consult a doctor immediately and go to the hospital for examination.

6. Pain during urination

If your discharge looks normal and doesn't smell bad, but it hurts when you go to the bathroom, you may have a yeast infection and should see a doctor.

Vaginal jelly discharge in late pregnancy:

1. Cervical mucus plug

Later in pregnancy, the mucus plug will pass through your vagina. It acts as a protective barrier, keeping the opening of the uterus closed from the start of pregnancy. This protects the fetus from contact with any bacteria or infectious material that enters the uterus.

2. Appear after 36 weeks

Once your body is ready for birth, which is the final stage of pregnancy, your mucus plug will begin to relax and then pass out of the body through the vagina. Once this happens, you will notice jelly discharge, usually after 36 weeks of pregnancy.

3. Different concentrations

In some cases, your mucus plug may come out all at once and look like a large blob of jelly stained with blood. In other cases, the mucus plug may slowly come out and appear as a thick, jelly-like substance.