What is normal vaginal discharge

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　　In order to distinguish abnormal discharge from normal discharge, you should know that normal discharge will appear as the menstrual cycle changes. If not, the vagina will be as dry and wrinkled as parchment. Just like your mouth needs saliva, your vagina needs lubrication.
　　
　　The cycle begins on the first day of menarche, and it is difficult to distinguish normal discharge from menstrual blood in the first few days. After menstruation, I feel very dry, which means I don’t feel any discharge and there are no traces on my underwear. In fact, although nothing was found, the vagina still regulates vaginal moisture by itself through desquamation of the inner wall and leakage of secretions. At this time, the cervix has no mucus and is acidic, so sperm cannot survive here.
　　
　　After a few days, it was close to ovulation. The cervix begins to secrete mucus Uterus , used to lubricate the inner wall of the uterus and create a good environment for sperm. At this time, the secretion increases and flows out of the vagina, and traces can be seen on the underwear. The panties were soaked, and the labia majora were very wet. If you want to observe the secretions, wipe the vagina with toilet paper and you will find that the secretions are white, light yellow, sticky, thin and shiny, and sometimes seem to be light cream in color, and the amount is not large.
　　
　　As ovulation approaches, the secretions also increase and become clear and sticky. Take a little and observe it. You will find that it is as thick and elastic as lubricant.
　　
　　Immediately after ovulation, the mucus changes again, feels dry again, or the secretions become solidified. The mucous membrane covers the cervix and there is almost no discharge. This situation lasts until menstruation begins and everything starts again.
　　
　　If there is no itching or swelling, and the vaginal discharge has no odor, it can be considered normal. Generally speaking, the amount and shape of the discharge will vary from person to person. There may also be heavy flow, the cervix secretes a lot of mucus, and the exfoliated stratum corneum discharges a large amount, sometimes as clear as water.