Re: abnormal/normal discharge?
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 06:44:57 -0600 (CST)
Normal is relative. If you don't have an odoer and the color is
essentially clear, it is probably normal. The amount can also vary
depending upon the time of a cycle.
At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, anonymous wrote:
>
>Is there a way to know what is normal discharge from abnormal discharge?
>I know that smell and color are indicators. I have clear to
>white/yellow almost daily, in very small amounts which I suspect is
>mucous secretions from the cervix, but how much is normal? Also, why
>does the cervix produce this? (I am on BCP, does that effect it in any
>way?)
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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