What does normal vaginal discharge look like during puberty?

Written by Zhang Chun Yun
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 01, 2024
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Normal vaginal discharge during adolescence is a mixture of vaginal mucosal exudate, cervical canal secretion, and endometrial gland secretion. Its formation is mainly related to the action of estrogen.

Normal vaginal discharge is white, transparent, thin or egg white-like, highly viscous, odorless, and generally in small amounts.

If inflammation occurs in the female reproductive tract, especially vaginitis and cervicitis, or in cases of cancer, the amount of discharge significantly increases, and its characteristics change. It is crucial to actively seek medical attention in such cases.

Additionally, a type of discharge that appears similar to normal but is significantly more abundant and viscous should prompt consideration of chronic cervicitis, ovarian dysfunction, vaginal gland diseases, or highly differentiated adenocarcinoma of the cervix. Other types of discharge, such as frothy, curd-like, fishy, purulent, bloody, or watery discharges, also require active hospital visits for systematic examination, as these are pathological discharges.

It is advisable to consult a doctor at a hospital for specific guidance.

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