Female vaginal discharge is a normal physiological secretion, but its characteristics may vary with the changes in the physiological cycle. For example, the vaginal discharge may differ before and after ovulation and menstruation, sometimes becoming thin and transparent, and sometimes slightly viscous. So, if vaginal discharge is brushed, will it be menstruation soon?
The characteristics of secretions in the cervix and vagina of women are influenced by changes in hormone secretion levels during the menstrual cycle, with vaginal discharge being one of the manifestations. However, the appearance of a stringy white discharge does not indicate that menstruation is imminent. This type of white discharge mostly suggests that a woman may be in her ovulation period. Generally, it takes more than 10 days for women's vaginal discharge to have a chance of menstruation.
Some women have irregular or short menstrual cycles, and may experience menstruation soon after ovulation. This is due to individual factors, so it is not possible to determine whether menstruation is imminent solely based on changes in vaginal discharge characteristics.
Women may sometimes experience some premenstrual physiological discomfort before their menstrual period, such as mild swelling and pain in the breasts and a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen. These symptoms may be related to the upcoming menstrual period. However, not all women will experience this symptom before menstruation, so it is necessary to determine whether menstruation is imminent based on one's specific situation.
