Patient's question:
Hello, does the secretion increase in the later stage of pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, during pregnancy, under the influence of estrogen and progesterone secreted by the placenta, the vaginal mucosa may exhibit congestion and edema, appearing purplish-blue in appearance. The vaginal rugae increase, becoming softer and more elastic, with an enlarged surface area. At this time, the permeability of the vaginal mucosa increases, and the amount of discharge is significantly more than in non-pregnant times. Simultaneously, the glands of the cervical canal secrete more, so the vaginal discharge during pregnancy is significantly more than in non-pregnancy, often appearing as a white paste-like consistency, odorless. This is a normal physiological change and does not require treatment. If the vaginal discharge is not only abundant but also has an odor, appears like cottage cheese or grayish-yellow foamy discharge, and is accompanied by itching of the external genitalia, it is abnormal and should be seen by a doctor promptly.