Physiological leuchorrhea

Leuchorrhea is increased vaginal discharge.
It can occur physiologically sometimes.
Like :
- Before menstrual period
-At the time of ovulation
-During pregnancy etc.

Physiological leuchorrhea usually occurs due to estrogen stimulation. To:
- Maintain chemical balance at vaginal canal as natural defensive mechanism.
-To preserve the flexibility of vaginal tissue.

Increased vaginal discharge during ovulation is useful to predict the fertile period naturally.
During pregnancy increased blood flow to the vaginal tissue due to increased estrogen can lead to physiological leuchorrhea.
Sometimes because of intrauterine exposure to estrogen, female infants can show leuchorrhea for short time.


Physiological leuchorrhea will have following features:
-Color will be clear watery or white
-No foul smell
-Not associated with itching
-Usually will not stain the under garments
-Generally seen during only particular periods of time menstrual cycle or pregnancy.

No need to worry about physiological leuchorrhea. Usually that will subside without need of medication.

If vaginal discharge presents with altered color and consistency, smell, itching, increased amount etc, that can be taken as pathological leuchorrhea.
And should be evaluated and treated.