Why do women have vaginal discharges?

Question

Why does it smell so funky? Is it supposed to? Whats its purpose?

Answer 1

Well it shouldn't smell, bad, if it does, you need to go to the doctor and see if you have an infection!

Your body is designed to fight off anything that tries to enter it, the reproductive system is no different from any other part. Your cervical fluid undergoes a number of changes during your menstrual cycle for this reason. Unless preparing for reproduction, your cervical mucus is generally very acidic, thus providing a hostile environment for sperm. It is also thick and dry so it does not allow the sperm to travel further into your body than necessary. Cervical fluid, at this time, forms a barrier that plugs the cervical canal and prevents bacteria from entering the uterus. As your estrogen levels change the mucus changes according to the task it needs to perform. It is important that you monitor your cervical mucus after your period and before ovulation so you can determine your most fertile. Checking your cervical fluid will give you a good indication of when ovulation is about to occur so it is important to monitor your cervical fluid during this time. While you are doing a check of your cervical fluids, consider this a good time to also observe your cervical positioning. Tracking the changes of your cervical mucus, combined with cervical changes and BBT charting can give you an excellent indication of when, and if, ovulation is occurring. Your cervical mucus will begin to make a number changes several days before ovulation. During this time the cervical mucus makes your vagina more alkaline extending the lifespan of the sperm while it is inside your body. Fertile quality cervical fluid has similar properties to sperm and helps to support, nourishes and transports the sperm. Without this fertile quality mucus, the sperm may not be able to survive long enough in the vaginal canal. The changes in mucus aid in drawing the sperm up into the fallopian tube, where fertilization usually takes place. It is recommended that you have intercourse whenever you observe ‘egg-white’ fertile quality cervical mucus. Taking note of the fluid changes, and recording them, provides the clues you need for predicting when your body will be at its most fertile. Cervical fluid observations, however, cannot tell you that you have definitely ovulated, just that estrogen levels are high and ovulation is probably approaching. When you see the presence of ‘egg-white’ mucus, use it to time intercourse soon so your odds of becoming pregnant are at their highest. If there are no issues with your partners sperm level, increase your sexual activity to daily while the ‘egg-white’ mucus is present.