Womens Health Question?

Question

I had a thick discharge when I went to the bathroom earlier. It was clear and almost "mucousy" There is no itchyness, odor, or discomfort. I am wondering if perhaps I am ovulating or if my period is about to return. I have a four month old baby and am breastfeeding, so I haven't had a cycle in over a year. But I don't believe I have ever had this even when I was having a regular cycle. Just wondering if this is cause for concern, or if Mother Nature is just on her way back.

Answer 1

It is normally a sign of Ovulation.
I found that it was thicker when i was breastfeeding and within about 3 months of stopping.
It did go back to normal i have a 1 year old and i now have no problems.
It could be just a hormonal thing too.
If you are worried go to the Doctor that's what they are there for and don't feel stupid for asking such a question either! i have 2 kids and are still asking baby questions :) good luck

Answer 2

Abnormal Vaginal Discharge

A small amount of vaginal discharge is usually normal. The discharge consists of secretions (mucus) produced mainly by the cervix but also in the vagina. The discharge is usually thin and clear, milky white, or yellowish. Its amount and appearance vary with age. Typically, the discharge has no odor. It is not accompanied by itching or burning.

Newborn girls normally have a vaginal discharge of mucus, often mixed with a small amount of blood. This discharge is due to estrogen absorbed from the mother before birth. It usually stops within 2 weeks, as the level of estrogen in the blood decreases. Normally, older infants and girls, except those near puberty, do not have any significant vaginal discharge.

During a woman's reproductive years, the amount and appearance of the normal vaginal discharge vary with the menstrual cycle. For example, at the middle of the cycle (at ovulation), more mucus is usually produced and the mucus is thinner. Pregnancy, use of oral contraceptives, and sexual arousal also affect the amount and appearance of the discharge. After menopause, the estrogen level decreases, often reducing the amount of normal discharge.

A vaginal discharge is considered abnormal if it is

heavier than usual
thicker than usual
puslike
white and clumpy (like cottage cheese)
grayish, greenish, yellowish, or blood-tinged
foul-smelling (fishy)
accompanied by itching, burning, a rash, or soreness.
A discharge may indicate inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis), which may be due to a chemical irritant (as for vaginal itching) or to an infection (see Vaginal Infections). In some women, spermicides, vaginal lubricants or creams, or diaphragms can irritate the vagina or vulva, causing inflammation. For women who are allergic to latex, contact with latex condoms can irritate the area. In young girls, a foreign object in the vagina can cause inflammation of the vagina, with a vaginal discharge that may contain blood. Most commonly, the foreign object is a piece of toilet paper that has worked its way into the vagina. Sometimes it is a toy.

A white, gray, or yellowish cloudy discharge with a foul or fishy odor is typically caused by bacterial vaginosis. A thick, white, and clumpy discharge (which looks like cottage cheese) is typically caused by candidiasis, a yeast infection. A heavy, greenish yellow, frothy discharge that may have a bad odor is typically caused by trichomoniasis, a protozoan infection.

A watery, blood-tinged discharge may be caused by cancer of the vagina, cervix, or lining of the uterus (endometrium). Radiation therapy to the pelvis may also cause an abnormal discharge.

Doctors may identify the cause of the abnormal discharge based on the appearance of the discharge, the woman's age, and other symptoms. A sample of the discharge is examined under a microscope to check for an infection and to identify it. Treatment depends on the cause. If a product (such as a cream, powder, soap, feminine hygiene spray, or brand of condom) causes persistent irritation, it should not be used.

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Answer 3

Sounds like mother nature has returned and you are ovulating =)

Answer 4

I've had that before...it's normal...although, I've also never had a child