First of all, it should be known that not every vaginal discharge is a disease. The vagina normally contains some discharge. Then, it is necessary to distinguish which discharge is a disease and which discharge is physiological, that is, normal discharge.
Normally, the vagina can become completely dry only in late menopause periods, and this is the main disturbing condition that needs to be treated. In the pre-menopausal period, the vagina is not dry. Just like the inside of our mouth is not dry.
Differently, the amount of vaginal discharge varies in quantity and quality between the end of one menstrual period and the beginning of the next menstrual period. In other words, the amount of vaginal discharge of a woman is not the same every day. For example, on the days between two menstrual cycles, its amount increases and becomes more sticky. The amount also increases a few days before menstruation, and sexual stimuli again increase the amount of vaginal discharge. Such discharges, which we consider normal, that is, physiological, are collectively called Fluor Genitalis.
Its feature is that it is a physiological discharge that is colorless at first and does not have an unpleasant odor that stains the fabric similar to "straw paper" color when it dries. It increases a little more on days close to menstruation and in the middle of two menstrual cycles.
In this case, which types of discharge are pathological, that is, discharge that makes you think of a disease?
If your discharge is as described above. If it is of a different nature, for example, if it is dark brown, yellow-green-dirty looking, if it contains particles such as milk curds or if it is odorous, if it causes complaints such as itching or burning in the vagina, then this discharge can be considered as a discharge that needs to be treated and treatment is often required.
Fluor Genitalis type discharge, which we define as Normal Vaginal Discharge, may increase due to defective clothing and practices and become disturbing, even though it is normal in nature. The vagina is an organ that normally needs to come into contact with air. That's why, for generations and in almost every culture, women's clothing has been designed to provide vaginal ventilation. Skirts and robes are like this. However, in the last century, the place women have occupied in social life is inevitably reflected in the clothes they use, in this sense, they have to dress less healthily. They stay at. Pantyhose, tights, underwear made of synthetic materials, pads, and even the synthetic fabrics of chairs and seats used by women who work sitting down, increase the amount of vaginal discharge. An increased vaginal discharge becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi, which are abundant everywhere. Bacteria growing in this environment cause infection.
One of the important factors causing vaginal infections and discharge is pregnancy. A type of microorganism normally found in the vagina prevents other disease-causing microorganisms from reproducing and causing disease. Due to the changing hormonal functioning during pregnancy, the acidity of normal vaginal discharge increases and the increased acidity causes the decrease in these protective microorganisms and thus the decrease in the defenses of the vagina. Fungal infections especially occur easily. Even if treated, the tendency to relapse during pregnancy is very high. Common diabetes can also negatively affect the vaginal defenses with a similar effect, causing an increase in vaginal infections. By destroying the microorganisms that should normally be present in the vagina, it reduces the defense power of the vagina and may cause discharge. Another important issue to know is that not every vaginal discharge is a sexually transmitted disease. It is important to keep this situation in mind, which can sometimes cause conflicts in married couples.
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