A discharge from the vagina may occur normally or may result from inflammation of the vagina vaginitis due to an infection. The genital area vulva —the area around the opening of the vagina—may also be inflamed. Depending on the cause of the discharge, other symptoms are often also present. They include itching, burning, irritation, redness, and sometimes pain during urination and sexual intercourse. A vaginal discharge can result from normal changes in estrogen levels. When levels are high, estrogen stimulates the cervix to produce secretions mucus , and a small amount of mucus may be discharged from the vagina.
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Back to Health A to Z. Vaginal discharge is normal — most women and girls get it. It's a fluid or mucus that keeps the vagina clean and moist, and protects it from infection. The amount of discharge varies. You usually get heavier discharge during pregnancy, if you're sexually active or if you're using birth control. It's often slippery and wet for a few days between your periods when you ovulate. If your discharge changes — for example, in smell, colour or texture — it might be a sign of an infection. But do not self-diagnose — see a GP if you're worried.
Vaginal discharge is fluid that comes from the vagina. You might see this on the toilet paper when you wipe, or in your underwear. Normal vaginal discharge has several purposes: cleaning and moistening the vagina, and helping to prevent and fight infections. It's normal for the color, texture, and amount of vaginal discharge to change at different times of the month during a girl's menstrual cycle.
