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Vaginal Discharge: Recognize What Is Normal and the Signs to Watch For

Vaginal discharge is fluid released from the vagina that helps keep the area moist and naturally clean. Normal discharge is generally clear or white, with a mild, non-pungent smell. Its amount and texture can change throughout the menstrual cycle.

Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and other physiological conditions can affect vaginal discharge. However, unusual changes in color, smell, or texture can be related to an infection or another condition that needs to be examined.

What should you do?

Gently clean the outer part of the vagina, the vulva, with water and avoid fragranced products that may cause irritation. Wear comfortable underwear and change it when damp. The vagina does not need internal cleaning.

Use Minosep Feminine Hygiene, a feminine care product. Minosep Feminine Hygiene can cleanse and treat the infection that causes vaginal discharge, as it contains Chlorhexidine Gluconate, which can help eliminate the bacteria that cause discharge. Minosep Feminine Hygiene is not a soap that creates dependency, because it does not kill good bacteria, and it helps maintain pH balance.

This information is educational and does not replace an examination or advice from a doctor or dentist. Use products according to the directions on the packaging.