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Does Progesterone Cause An Increase In Vaginal Discharge?
Vaginal discharge refers to secretions from the
- Consistency (thick, pasty, thin)
- Color (clear, cloudy, white, yellow, green)
- Smell (normal, odorless, bad odor)
Alternative Names
Discharge from the vagina
Considerations
Having some amount of vaginal discharge is normal, especially if you are of childbearing age. Glands in the cervix produce a clear mucus. These secretions may turn white or yellow when exposed to the air. These are normal variations.
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Vaginal Discharge
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Vaginal Discharge
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A small amount of daily vaginal discharge is common in most women. Some breast cancer treatments can cause more or different discharge. Normal... Read more »
Vaginal bleeding between periods
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This article discusses vaginal bleeding that occurs between a woman's monthly menstrual periods. Such bleeding may be called "intermenstrual... Read more »
Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
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Vaginal Atrophy (Atrophic Vaginitis)
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