It is common for every woman to experience various physiological processes associated with the structural features of the body. For example, a characteristic phenomenon for teenage girls and women of childbearing age is discharge from the genital tract. Conventionally, they can be divided into two groups. And today we will talk about the group that includes non-menstrual mucous discharge. In most cases, these phenomena are considered normal and do not cause alarm in women. However, you need to know when vaginal discharge  can be a signal of the development of pathology in order to take timely measures and undergo a course of treatment.

In general, secretion of the genital organs in the form of secreted sputum is evidence of the functionality of the ovaries. Therefore, for any changes in consistency, color, odor of discharge, it is advisable to consult a doctor to determine the causes and treatment of a possible disease.

The secretory function of the reproductive system is a reflection of its normal activity. Therefore, clear discharge, which can resemble the protein of a raw chicken egg (or snot), is considered a kind of indicator of the natural processes of the female body. We can say that they are of a regular nature, which is explained by the cyclic work of the ovaries.

In girls aged 9-10 years, discharge from the genital tract is not consistent. Rather, they are confirmation of the onset of puberty. Hormones at the same time begin to influence the forming organism, the menstrual function begins to develop. As the ovaries mature, clear secretory secretions from the genital tract become more permanent.

At the age of 12-15 years, girls begin puberty, during which the menstrual function begins to work and blood discharge (menstruation) appears.

Depending on the phase of the cycle, during which the maturation of the egg occurs, transparent discharge begins to acquire the corresponding cyclical flow. If they are not abundant, not yellow and odorless, such secretory secretions are considered the norm.

The normal secret of the genital organs in women in the reproductive phase can also be determined by the following characteristics:

• daily volume of not more than 2 ml;
• consistency, resembling mucus, transparent snot;
• acidic sputum;
• no discomfort, itching in the area of ​​the external organs of the reproductive system.

Mucous light-white secretory secretions, which in women are especially visible in the middle of the menstrual cycle, are a precursor of ovulation. This symptom indicates not only the normal functionality of the reproductive system, but also the early onset of menstruation. Similar phenomena, when homogenous transparent (or light-milky) secretory leucorrhoea are secreted from the genital organs before the onset of the "monthly", are considered the norm. As a rule, in the first few days after the end of menstruation, the mucous discharge from women will be minimal.

In fact, the secretory function of the genital organs, which results in moderate whites in the middle of the cycle of women in the reproductive phase, is the ability to self-protect and cleanse the internal genital organs. In other words, not abundant transparent sputum is the contents of the uterus, pelvis and vagina.

In what cases can a secret indicate pathology?

The secret of the functioning of the genital organs, called Beli, may be evidence of the normal functioning of the reproductive system and developing pathologies.

Therefore, if heavy discharge  with the presence of an impurity or strong odor present, they can become a symptom of inflammatory processes.

By pathological include vaginal discharge, if they:

You can not be considered deviations from the norm and discharge that occur after sexual intercourse. For example, the normal operation of the reproductive system can be expressed in the form:

• clear or slightly white discharge in clots (they can be within 1-4 hours after making love without barrier contraception);
• liquid, abundant white sputum excreted in the morning (usually the result of evening or nocturnal unprotected intercourse);
• white, scanty, creamy consistency (normal discharge after intercourse with a condom).

When to worry?

Often there are women with a selection with a brown tinge, resembling snot in consistency. This indicates that in the contents of the secret, besides mucus, there is a bloody impurity. As a rule, they can occur as a reaction to the use of hormonal contraceptives. In this case, if their appearance is not accompanied pain sensations, discomfort, itching or unpleasant smell, it is quite normal.

If you notice a mucous discharge with a brown tinge that has an unpleasant and rather pungent odor, you should consult a doctor to diagnose chronic endometritis.

During pregnancy, only liquid clear or light-milk secretions are considered normal.

If they are not yellow, and their appearance occurs in the absence of itching, smell, discomfort, then there is no cause for concern.

In cases where a spotting vaginal discharge appears during the first trimester of pregnancy, this may be a sign of detachment of a fertilized egg cell. If such a phenomenon occurs in the second and third trimester, then it is possible that the placenta began to exfoliate and the threat of miscarriage appeared. In both cases, an urgent need to consult a doctor.

Summing up, it can be noted that every woman of reproductive age is faced with such manifestations as the secret of the genitals. Transparent and odorless mucous discharge from women, resembling snot for some patients, is quite normal.

Highlight clear as a snot during ovulation - is it normal?

Every woman of reproductive age in the middle of the cycle notices a colorless transparent discharge. This is an absolutely normal phenomenon, which means that the germ cell is already ripe and will soon come out of the follicle. Scientific words this physiological phenomenon is called ovulation. These days the likelihood of fertilization of the egg increases.

Signs of ovulation

During ovulation, a woman is disturbed by discharge, clear as snot, spasmodic pains and a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen, an increase in mammary glands, nervousness, migraines, and often dizziness. In fact, there are a lot of physiological characteristics of the manifestation of ovulation, but one of the most striking symptoms is a transparent discharge that disappears on its own after it is completed.

Vaginal discharge occur in every woman, and even completely healthy. Moreover, this condition is the norm. To main features healthy secretions  include discharge in the form of clear mucus, without unpleasant smell, do not cause irritation in the genitals, not accompanied by abundant thick masses, fever, discomfort and severe pain.

Virus or infection secretions

If a woman is pursued by discharge, transparent as snot, for a month, and at the same time they are accompanied by a specific smell, burning sensation and itching, this may indicate a viral lesion, infection with streptococci, gonococci or staphylococci. These may be specific cervicitis caused by the ingestion of pathogenic microorganisms (Escherichia coli, Proteus, Candida, Gardnerella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and the like).

Signs of cervicitis

In the case of acute cervicitis, women have painful sensations  in the stomach, severe itching, burning and abundant mucous or purulent vaginal discharge. Often appears rotten smell  fish or sour milk. For the chronic stage is characterized by discharge, transparent, like snot, but in small quantities.

The main causes of vaginal discharge

Most often, women suffering from cervicitis are sexually promiscuous. You can also “catch” the virus in common areas (sauna, bath, pool), or by using someone else’s personal hygiene products — a washcloth or towel. With trichomoniasis, cervicitis occurs in almost 20% of women, in gonorrhea - in 2%, chlamydia - in 15%.

Treatment methods

First of all, it is necessary to identify the source of the disease and be sure to be treated along with the sexual partner. Often, patients have a mixed infection, i.e. and gonorrhea and chlamydia at the same time. In such situations, the therapy will be carried out with different drugs aimed at treating the two diseases. When identifying just such a form of specific cervicitis, doctors prescribe antibiotics.

A method for the treatment of viral cervicitis

With viral disease most often recommended antiviral drugs  new generation. Chronic cervicitis is also safely treated with cryosurgery.

Mucous clear discharge during pregnancy - how dangerous

Transparent, odorless discharge during pregnancy does not pose any threat. But if they appear in a woman, blood or bloody, then this is the first sign of either ectopic pregnancy or the threat of miscarriage. Purulent or white discharge, especially in the early stages, indicate the presence of an infectious pathology - go immediately to the gynecologist.

The health of a woman is very important, because it is the representative of the "weak" sex who plays the main role in childbirth. If there is a discharge in the form of mucus in women, it is necessary to clearly understand which of them are pathologies and which are the norm. It is especially important to understand the factors that provoke white, transparent or cheesy discharge.

The main causes of mucus

The causes of mucous discharge in women from the vagina may be several:

• Hormone fluctuations during the menstrual cycle.
• Pregnancy a woman leads to an increase in the amount of estrogen, which directly affect the appearance of mucus from the vagina.
• During intimacy, if a woman experiences intense agitation, mucus discharge may occur.
• A stressful situation can trigger the onset of symptoms.
• In the event that a woman has abruptly changed climatic conditions, then mucous discharge may also appear.
• Treatment with hormone-based drugs.
• Allergic manifestations.
• Poor hygiene intimate zone.
• "Self-purification of the body."

In case mucus is clear, absent unpleasant smell  and discomfort in the intimate area, it is a natural discharge from the ovaries. In one day, the amount of mucus can not be more than two milligrams, and if the mucus is a bit whitish, it also does not mean pathology. Thus, the body self-cleans.

Symptoms of mucous secretions

The number and composition of mucous secretions change due to changes occurring during the menstrual cycle. From the first to the seventh day during the menstrual period: on the first day - pinkish discharge, starting from the second to the fourth day, the menstruation begins, from the fifth to the seventh day the amount of discharge decreases.

Then, from the seventh to the fourteenth day, the period of maturation of the egg begins, the mucous secretions are there and they reach two milliliters, the color can vary from whitish to slightly yellow. On the fifteenth day, ovulation occurs and at this point estrogen in the blood becomes very large, which naturally affects the increase in mucus from the vagina to four milliliters. The mucus becomes sticky and viscous, the color of the discharge changes its color to rich yellow. From the sixteenth to the twenty-eighth day, the body is a little "resting" and a little less mucus. But at the end of the cycle, an increase in the amount of hormones may occur, leading to the appearance of mucus.

The appearance of mucous discharge from the vagina during intimacy, or rather, if the woman is very agitated, is quite normal. In this case, its color should be transparent or whitish, the structure is rather viscous.

The appearance of white cheesy mucous secretions suggests the occurrence infectious diseasesrequiring immediate diagnosis and timely treatment. Such diseases can be, "chlamydia," and therefore an urgent need to consult a doctor - a specialist in the field of gynecology.


Abnormal or ectopic pregnancy, the threat of loss of the fetus may be accompanied by brownish mucous secretions, this occurs when a certain amount of blood is mixed with the secretions and then you need to see a doctor.
It should be understood that the color, quantity and consistency of mucous secretions has its meaning even if such symptoms as pain and odor have joined the discharge, then it is worth going to an appointment with a gynecologist.

Medical treatment of excretions in women

After the diagnosis of the disease, diagnosis, the doctor prescribes treatment with drugs.

• Bacterial vulvovaginosis is treated with such drugs as "metranidozol", "clindamycin" within one week, if the disease is diagnosed in time.
• Such a disease as "gonorrhea" with the symptoms of abundant mucus, the smell of the intimate zone is treated with the latest antibiotics Ceftriaxone, Cefixime.
• When chlamydia is prescribed antibiotics wide spectrum  action "azithromycin", "doxycycline".
• Trichomoniasis is treated with "metronidazole" for a week, depending on the degree of complication.

In the event that mucus is caused by foreign objects in the vagina (a piece of a condom, a tampon, etc.), the gynecologist can remove them using special tools or can perform washing. Next, antibiotics are prescribed and after a short period of mucus discharge pass.


Sometimes it happens that even after the examination it is impossible to establish the reasons for the appearance of mucous discharge, and then the woman needs to reconsider her money. intimate hygiene. Possible douching or some additives that are in the composition detergents, irritate the vaginal mucosa, thereby causing the appearance of mucus. In some women, mucus is a manifestation of an allergic reaction, for example, to daily hygiene products, and maybe, if you exclude stressful moments, the discharge will disappear by itself.

Prevention is best remedy  from the appearance of mucus in women. For this it is recommended:

1. Eat well.
2. To observe hygiene of the intimate zone.
3. Refrain from smoking and alcohol.
4. Use contraception during proximity.

In any case, subject to certain rules, you can avoid unpleasant dischargeotherwise it is necessary to consult a specialist and undergo a course of treatment.

Rhinitis or a runny nose brings the patient great discomfort. But nothing, if out of the nose stands out clear mucus.

The appearance of thick yellow or even green mucus is a serious cause for concern.

The reason for such snot can be not only a cold, but the development of more serious pathologies.

It is white mucus secreted from the nasal passages that is a symptom of severe diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

If the nasal mucosa is healthy, it produces an exceptionally clear and fluid secret, which in a small amount  necessary for moisturizing the nasal passages. When the color of the liquid changes, and it becomes thick - this is the first sign of an infection or an inflammatory process.

As the disease progresses, the amount of mucus secreted becomes more and more, and it can become foamy. Thick and stinging snot signals that inflammatory process  is already in disrepair and requires immediate treatment.

If the color of the secret changes to yellow or green, then the inflammation has passed into a purulent stage.

What diseases can be accompanied by discharge from the nose of white snot? Here are some of them:

• Sinusitis.
• Allergic seasonal reactions triggered by an allergen or man-made causes - plant pollen, lack of fluid in the body, overdried air.
• Adenoiditis.
• Complications of flu and measles.
• Etmoiditis.
• Launched caries with penetration of the infection into the maxillary sinuses.

Purulent adenoiditis occurs as a result of the active activity of streptococci - bacteria transmitted by airborne droplets. This disease affects the tissue of the adenoids.

When ethmoiditis inflammatory process develops in the mucous tissues of the ethmoid bone. For sinusitis, inflammation of the frontal sinuses is typical.

Often, white nasal mucus can be observed in patients with chronic nasopharyngeal pathologies. Meanwhile, a white secret may accompany more rare infections, such as the cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr virus. With such diseases, it is almost impossible for the patient to blow his nose.

There is another reason that can trigger the discharge of white mucus from the nose, it should be discussed in more detail. Often, this symptom indicates that polyps are present in the nasal cavity. A polyp is a benign growth that appears due to hypertrophy of the mucous epithelium.

The tumor overlaps the nasal passages and increases the risk of developing antritis. This disease often has to be treated surgically. To establish the true causes of white mucus using x-rays of the nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses. This method can either confirm or eliminate the proposed inflammation.

White snot can be caused by complications of the flu or measles. These infections can spread deep into the nasal sinuses, triggering the development of sinusitis.

Sometimes the appearance in the patient of white mucus secreted from the nasal passages is associated with the penetration into the nasal cavity and maxillary sinuses of any allergen. It may be:

On the allergic nature of the disease indicates the frequency of white secretions. As a rule, they occur in the spring-summer season when trees and plants bloom.

But if allergic rhinitis  provoked by pet hair, then it can be observed at any time of the year.

To identify the allergen, the patient must pass a blood test. However, not always the use of antihistamines and the exclusion of the allergen can eliminate the problem of white mucus from the nose.

After each washing in the nose you need to drip saline, which is also selected in accordance with the causes of a cold.

How to treat white mucus in the nose

Due to the fact that the presence of white mucus can cause swelling of the mucous epithelium and complicate the respiratory process, to relieve the patient's condition, it is possible to use local vasoconstrictor drugs (nasal drops).

But the patient should know that it is possible to use these agents for no more than five days. Treatment of white mucus in the nose in adults has advantages, since for this category of patients the range of drugs  much wider than for children.

If inflammation in the nose was triggered by polyps, the method called the one is applied. For this procedure, use solutions Dimedrol and Dioxidin.

Fix the effect of "cuckoo" can be taken systemic medication  Larotadin (treatment 10 days) and the injection of the antibacterial drug Bioparox in the nasal passages.

Suppurative adenoiditis is treated with the drug Miramistin, which is dripped 3 drops 3 times a day. At the same time, it is necessary to take Erespal anti-inflammatory agent, the course of treatment is a week.

If the presence in the nasal cavity of white mucus is provoked by cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr virus, the patient is shown to use Viferon and Isoprinosine. In addition to flushing the nose with Dolphin and Aquamaris, it is recommended to bury aloe or colanchoe juice.

In order not to cause irritation of the mucous membrane, it is desirable to dilute the juice with warm boiled water in a ratio of 1: 1.

Saline solution from a cold

Folk remedies for the treatment of rhinitis have some features:

•   They are designed for good nasal passage, because during this procedure the mucus swells and overlaps them.
• For this reason, inhalation is contraindicated if the patient has a curved nasal septum.
• It is possible to treat rhinitis in adults with the use of products that contain alcohol.
• Many patients on various herbs arise allergic reactionstherefore any folk remedies  should be applied with care.

Use folk methods  treatment is possible only in the case when the true cause of the cold is known. Being treated according to the principle: at least something needs to be done - sometimes it is very dangerous. Often the wrong treatment leads to a completely opposite result.

The most universal folk remedy for white snot is a weak solution of salt. This method can be used for rhinitis of any origin. If the washing procedure is carried out regularly and correctly - the effect of it is guaranteed.

All other folk remedies require the determination of the etiology of the common cold. Vasomotor and allergic rhinitis  do not treat home methods at all. The main symptoms of these diseases are exclusively local:

1. nasal congestion;
2. frequent sneezing;
3. excretion of mucus in large quantities.

At the same time, the general condition of the patient remains satisfactory. Instilling and irrigation of the nasal cavity saline  allows you to moisten the mucosa and facilitate the flow of mucous contents. All other measures are not even able to alleviate the symptoms.

The most reliable, affordable and simple solution for washing the nasal sinuses is made from sodium chloride and ordinary boiled water. A teaspoon of salt is taken per liter of water and stirred until completely dissolved.

Even doctors recommend treating rhinitis in this way. If the mucus is not thick, but transparent and liquid, it can be confined to saline. But you need to drip it regularly, every hour, and better - in 30 minutes. If the patient has a sensation of dryness of the mucous, you can drip more often.

You can pour the solution into an empty spray bottle and irrigate. With this method of moisture efficiency of the method increases. To deal with thick snot in an adult should only those methods that are approved by the doctor. This is due to the fact that the individual characteristics of the organism may react incorrectly to a particular remedy.

The most important thing in overcoming the disease is to provide the patient with fresh air and plenty of drink. These measures are necessary to liquefy mucus, which in some diseases is very thick and is produced in large quantities.

In the room where the patient lives, it is advisable to carry out wet cleaning twice a day and air the air. The patient should regularly flush out the mucus and flush the nasal passages.

A visit to the doctor should be required, since antibiotics and antihistamines  can appoint only a person with medical education. In addition, all appointments are made only after a thorough diagnosis. About the mucus will tell interesting video in this article.

If you are worried about the fact that you have transparent, stretching, you can calm down and breathe freely. In this case, you're all right. The fact is that physiology assumes the presence throughout the entire cycle. At the same time, their nature may vary, depending on the phase of the cycle.

Appearance of selections

1. In young girls, before the onset of menstruation, discharge is observed. Under linen they may become yellowish when exposed to air. Exactly the same transparent discharge from girls is a sign of a healthy female body.
2. When menstrual bleeding ends, there is almost no discharge.
3. In and shortly before her, the nature of this phenomenon changes. Women may notice discoloration as well as consistency. girls become more abundant and resemble chicken protein. Their source is the cervix. Afraid of this should not be. Moreover, such a process continues all day 2-3.

4. After the end of the ovulation process, secretions do not stop, but become more scarce. They are usually shaped like a jelly-like mass. Changing their color. You can observe reminding. Before the onset of menstruation, they may become more abundant. If your discharge is odorless, then there is no reason to worry and see a doctor.
5. Before sexual intercourse, at the time of arousal, there are also transparent discharges from girls and women. Their appearance changes again. They resemble water, and their purpose is to lubricate and moisturize.

When should alarm be sounded?

The signs of discharge described above are completely normal, and there is no reason for concern. If you still doubt, then the best way to get rid of doubt is to visit a doctor. Most likely, he will assign you. Based on the results of this analysis, it will be possible to draw certain conclusions. If the white blood cells do not exceed the norm, and bacillary sticks prevail in the microflora, then you can not worry about your health. But it also happens when transparent discharge from girls is a symptom of disease.

1. If the smell becomes sour, putrid, saturated, you should not delay the appeal to the gynecologist, since this phenomenon may indicate the presence of vaginitis or other infectious diseases.
2. Women after 40 should visit the doctor if there are abundant watery or mucous discharge.
3. Color change. If the discharge has ceased to be whitish-transparent, their color is green, brown or any other than white, then an inflammatory process occurs in the body, and it should be treated as soon as possible.
4. In addition, the following symptoms are the reason for going to the clinic: pain in the lower abdomen, discomfort during sexual intercourse or during toilet visits, itching, burning, redness in the genital area, fever. All these signs against the background of discoloration and smell of discharge indicate serious problems. The sooner you start the treatment, the better for you and your health.