Health tips

Its been so long since we shared medical advise

women, but knowing what to look out for and
recognizing a change in normal discharge could keep
you on the right side of a healthy vagina. #Vaginal_discharge is a touchy subject for many

The colour of vaginal discharge should either be clear
or white, and is a healthy bodily function – one of the
ways the body cleanses and protects the sensitive
environment of the vagina.

The texture may vary depending on where you are in
your ovulation cycle. But any change in colour,
together with certain other symptoms, is generally
indicative of an infection and requires medical
attention.

Keep an eye down there

Your first clue that something may be amiss down
below could be an increase in the amount and
texture of discharge, a slight odour or a colour
change.

White

This is generally the normal colour of discharge,
especially around the time of your period, but if it’s
accompanied by itching and resembles lumpy cottage
cheese in texture, it may signal a yeast infection and
warrants treatment.

Clear

This is the discharge you want – it’s clear and watery
and is perfectly normal. It can occur at any time,
although it may be particularly prevalent after
exercise. If it’s clear, but a bit sticky/stretchy and
resembles mucous, it merely suggests you are
ovulating and is nothing to be concerned about.

Brown

If this type of discharge occurs during your period it
is normal, even if it contains a bit of blood; and if it
occurs at the end of your period it may just be
residual menstrual blood. However, if you have a
more bloody, spotty discharge between your periods,
it may indicate pregnancy. In very rare instances it
can indicate cervical cancer, so if you are concerned
it’s best to get a medical check-up.

Yellow or green

A discharge that is thick in texture and has a greenish
or yellowish-tinge to it is not a sign of a healthy
vagina, especially if it has a bad odour. Often this
turns out to be the infection trichomoniasis, which is
a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

The main culprits for upsetting the delicate internal
bacteria balance in the vagina include:

Antibiotic use
Contraceptive medications
Douching
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Stress
Wearing underwear that is too tight or synthetic

How to keep your vagina healthy

Maintaining a healthy vagina does not require a lot of
effort, but is something you need to do. In order to
protect the vagina and prevent the risk of infection,
stick to the following guidelines:

Keep it clean and dry
Wear cotton underwear.
Never douche – this removes natural vaginal
bacteria.
Always practice safe sex
Eat a healthy diet , especially when taking antibiotics
and increase your intake of yogurt with live and
active cultures.
Avoid feminine hygiene products in the genital area
Use pads and not tampons.
Keep your blood sugar levels under good control if
you have diabetes.
Note I am not a gynecologist or kojja
I am just helping those that are suffering and can't share thea health problems
Infections are normal and can be treated once u open up to your doctor. .

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