During the growth and development process of women, there will be many changes in their bodies, some of which will also be manifested externally. Some women find white discharge on their underwear, so what is this white discharge?
The white discharge on women's underwear is actually called vaginal discharge, which is usually present in women under normal circumstances. White discharge is actually a liquid secreted by tissues, which is normally milky white in color. It is secreted by tissues such as cervical glands, urethral glands, and endometrial glands to keep the vaginal mucosa moist, and is also evidence of the improvement of female ovarian function.
White discharge generally contains various substances, including antibodies, lactobacilli, and lysozyme, which have the effect of inhibiting bacterial growth. In addition, because white discharge can wet the vagina, it also plays an important role in female sexual life. During the mid-term of a woman's menstrual cycle, vaginal discharge generally increases, while after ovulation, it decreases slightly and becomes viscous and cloudy.
The appearance of vaginal discharge is related to the secretion of female estrogen, which is also the reason why women only develop vaginal discharge after entering puberty. After entering puberty, women's ovaries begin to develop and secrete estrogen to promote the development and maturation of the female reproductive system. However, women should be aware that when their vaginal discharge is tofu like and there is itching in the genital area, they may develop vaginitis due to Candida infection.
