Are you unsure what the colour and consistency of your discharge means? Keep reading.
Yellow/grey/green
- Indicates an infection.
- We would urge you to get tested and seek medical help.
- As Leaving infections such as STIs untreated can lead to a whole host of issues including, fertility concerns, chronic pelvic pain, and PID
Brown/ red
- Indicates bleeding.
- If this is on or around your period, then this is normal and a sign of menstruation.
- If you have inconsistent bleeding throughout your cycle, then we would recommend speaking to a healthcare professional to get this checked out
Clear / White
- This indicates usual discharge.
- It is completely normal to have discharge if this is not accompanied with uncomfortable sysmptoms such as itching or a foul smell
White / cottage cheese like
- This is usually indicative of a yeast infection, otherwise known as thrush.
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