Patient's question:
During the luteal phase, there might be slightly yellowish discharge, which disappears after a few days. Is this normal? At other times, there is very little discharge, and it doesn't itch.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the luteal phase refers to the period from ovulation to the day before menstruation begins. The ovary is stimulated by luteinizing hormone, which secretes progesterone to maintain the thickened endometrium to facilitate the implantation of the fertilized egg. If there is no fertilized egg implantation, the endometrium will break down, and the menstrual cycle will end with the onset of menstruation. Before menstruation arrives, leukorrhea may increase again, becoming slightly yellow and possibly faintly fishy in odor. Considering you might be about to have your period.