Patient's question:
My best friend has been pregnant for about three months now. Since becoming pregnant, she has been paying close attention to her daily diet and lifestyle. She noticed that her vaginal discharge had increased when she went to the bathroom, but there was no unpleasant odor. She asked her close friend about it, and found out that her friend had the same experience during her pregnancy. What could be the reason for this? The help she is seeking: Will the amount of daily vaginal discharge increase after getting pregnant?Doctor's answer:
After women give birth to children, the secretion of the vagina increases continuously. This secretion is generally referred to as "vaginal discharge." Vaginal discharge is a beneficial liquid excreted from the female reproductive tract through the vagina. It originates from the cervix and vagina, containing cervical mucus, exudates from vaginal mucosa, shed epithelial cells from the uterus and vagina, as well as trace amounts of white blood cells and non-pathogenic vaginal bacteria. It keeps the vagina moist at all times, which is very beneficial for preventing the entry of pathogens.