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Is white discharge a sign of a period coming

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  Is white discharge a sign of a period coming ? Keep reading this article to find out the answer! Most women have many different types of discharge throughout their menstrual cycle. You may produce up to a teaspoon of thick or thin, odourless mucus every day. Its colour might range from white to clear to brown.  Vaginal discharge can be of any colour during the menstrual cycle, although it is often white just before and after a period. Healthy vaginal discharge may have various colours and textures. If you experience an itching or a burning sensation, an unpleasant odour, along with a white vaginal discharge, it could be a sign of an infection. It is possible that you may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). 1 What does white discharge before periods indicate? White discharge, also known as leukorrhea (in medical terms), is common during the second half of the menstrual cycle. It can occasionally even appear yellow because it is filled with fluid and cells that are shed from y

What is the difference between PCOS and PCOD?

  PCOD vs PCOS- Are PCOD and PCOS the same? The words PCOD and PCOS refer to the same condition. Hence, there is no difference between PCOS and PCOD . The full forms of PCOD and PCOS are Polycystic Ovary Disease and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, respectively. PCOD is an outdated name, while PCOS is the most recent one that accurately reflects the medical community's current understanding of polycystic ovaries and their causes. PCOS is a hormonal condition which affects women of reproductive age. The Cleveland Clinic estimates that up to 15% of women of reproductive age may have PCOS.  So what distinguishes a syndrome from a disease? A syndrome is a collection of distinct symptoms for which the underlying reason is quite unclear and not fully understood, as they are multiple or varied. Any condition can be referred to as a disease when the underlying cause is understood clearly. For instance, there is a reasonable degree of certainty that the bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosi