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Is white discharge a sign of period coming?
Is white discharge a sign of period coming?
Is white discharge a sign of period coming?
Vaginal discharge or leukorrhea occurs through the menstrual cycle and is usually white before & after the period. Discharge may start out as thin liquid before the time of ovulation. During ovulation, the discharge thickens and becomes mucus like. After ovulation, i.e., in second half of the cycle, discharge increases usually.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Related Questions
What if periods are late by 10 days?
If next cycle starts from 28 +/- 7 days from the first date of last menstrual cycle then it is considered a normal cycle. A delay of 10 days is not normal and may need evaluation.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
How much delay in periods is normal?
If next cycle starts from 28 +/- 7 days from the first date of last menstrual cycle then it is considered a normal cycle.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
What will the doctor do for irregular periods?
Doctor may do some physical examination, do tests to find out the cause of irregular periods and then suggest the treatment accordingly.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
Is it normal to have irregular periods?
No, irregular periods are always due to some underlying conditions such as stress, weight gain or loss, uterine polyp or fibroid, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, thyroid disorder.
Last updated on 01 Apr 2021
