What is "vaginal discharge"?

What is "vaginal discharge"?

Michael Tahery (Obstetrician & Gynecologist) gives expert video advice on: How do I find a qualified gynecologist?; What are the most common symptoms of a vaginal infection? and more...

Vaginal discharge is the fluid that comes out of the vagina, and everybody has it. All woman have vaginal discharge. There's no way that a healthy person can have a dry, vaginal environment. That's just a function of the vaginal area. At different times of the month, especially around the time of ovulation, the cervix produces this clear, thick white discharge that is then like mucus. That's normal, it's normal to have that vaginal discharge.