In general, it is normal to secrete vaginal discharge, which has different characteristics for each woman – such as quantity, smell, consistency and color shade from clear to pale milky, depending on the day of the menstrual cycle. The changes related to the release of the secretion do not go unnoticed by the woman – a larger amount is released during ovulation, during sexual excitement and during breastfeeding. All these features, which are well known to a woman when she enjoys good health, should not cause concern. However, any other change in color, smell or consistency that seems unusual, especially with complaints such as vaginal itching and burning, is a sign of infection or other unpleasant condition. The smell of vaginal discharge in a pregnant woman and with poor hygiene also differs. The secretion that is released from the mucous membrane of the vagina and cervix contains dead cells and microorganisms, which requires maintaining good hygiene and predisposes to the reproduction of disease-causing microorganisms under predisposing conditions. Any change in the quantitative ratio between the microorganisms that normally make up the vaginal microflora provokes the release of an odor, a change in the color or consistency of the vaginal discharge. Changes in the natural vaginal microflora can be due to: intake of antibiotics, steroids or hormones, fungal infection, bacterial vaginosis, common in pregnant women and women with several sexual partners, transsexual infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, etc. vaginal douching, harsh or scented soaps and lotions, bath fluids, inflammation of the vaginal or surrounding tissues, pregnancy and birth control medications, diabetes, pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginal atrophy, which causes drying and thinning of the vaginal walls in menopause, cervical cancer, pelvic infection after surgery. Features of vaginal discharge according to the cause: Features of vaginal discharge Possible causes Other symptoms Brownish or bloody hue Problems with the menstrual cycle, irregular or too frequent cycle; cervical or endometrial cancer Vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, cloudy or yellow color Gonorrhea Vaginal bleeding between periods, incontinence (incontinence of urine) Frothy discharge with a yellowish or greenish tint with an unpleasant odor Trichomoniasis Pain and burning when urinating Pink It is characteristic after childbirth , when clearing the uterus of lochia Thick white curd-like discharge, curdled milk Fungal infection Swelling and severe sensitivity (pain) of the vulvar lining, itching, painful intercourse White, gray or yellow tint with a fishy smell Bacterial vaginosis Itching or burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina or vulva Part Two of the material