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 folds increase in number, 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 higher than in the non-pregnant state. Simultaneously, the glands of the cervical canal secrete more, so the vaginal discharge during pregnancy is significantly more than in the non-pregnant period, 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 excessive but also has an odor, resembling cottage cheese or grayish-yellow foamy discharge, accompanied by external genital itching, it is abnormal and should be seen by a doctor promptly.