White Discharge Problem in Women
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009I am two months pregnant and have been getting a thick white discharge from my vagina. Is this normal? Do I need to speak to the doctor about this?
It’s quite common to have more vaginal discharge during pregnancy. There is increased production of the oestrogen hormone in pregnancy, which accounts for breast tenderness and other changes. One of these changes is an increased vaginal secretion. Provided there is no irritation, itching or burning, there is nothing to worry about. However, having any of these symptoms might suggest an infection, so speak to your doctor. To keep your genital area healthy, keep it clean. Always wipe from front to back and wear cotton panties. Avoid tight pants, nylon undergarments and fragrant toilet paper. Don’t douche – douching can upset the normal balance of vaginal flora and increase your risk of a vaginal infection.
What exactly are ovulation kits? I have read that there is a choice between urine ovulation kits and saliva ovulation predictor tests. Which one is better? Or should I just give up on these kits and start charting Basal Body Temperature (BBT) and conduct cervical mucus examination? I know that ultrasonography (USG) is the best way to determine ovulation, but one cannot do it month-to-month. Can you throw more light on the ovulation kits available in the market?
You have already stated that the USG is the best way to determine ovulation; but you do not like the idea of doing it every month. But believe me; you have to go for a USG only 4 -5 times in a month. Ovulation kits available in the market are very expensive and not always accurate. Out of the kits described, the urine ovulation predictor kit is the best, which detects the LH surge. Usually, after 24 – 36 hours of the LH surge, an egg is released from the ovary and there is a high chance of pregnancy during this period. Basal Body Temperature (BBT) is the temperature of your body at rest. To take your BBT, you need a digital thermometer. Taking your temperature first thing in the morning, before you get out of bed, eat, drink or go to the bathroom will give you the most accurate temperature. Use a notebook or a BBT chart to record your temperature. During the first part of your menstrual cycle, the BBT will be lower. Right before ovulation, you will have a slight drop in temperature followed by a sharp rise in temperature. Also, for pregnancy to occur, the mucus should be slippery and copious.