Every woman has a vaginal discharge that changes throughout the month. You can spot the change on your underwear or when you wipe.

Normal vaginal discharge has several purposes: it cleans and moistens the vagina, and helps to prevent and fight infections.

Normal vaginal fluids changes throughout the month in colour, amount and thickness.

The following changes may indicate a problem:

• change in odor (especially an unpleasant odor)
• change in color (especially greenish or grayish)
• change in texture (such as foamy or looking like cottage cheese)
• vaginal itching, burning, swelling, or redness
• vaginal bleeding or spotting that is not a menstrual period

Some infections that can cause changes in vaginal discharge such as gonorrhea are spread by having sex without using a male or female condom. Other infections can occur with or without having sex, such as bacterial vaginosis or a yeast infection.

If you notice any changes in your discharge let your clinic know. They can assist you to clear it up.