Most individuals experience vaginal discharge. It is normal and can occur at any time. But you may notice the color and consistency of your discharge changes throughout the month. This can be caused ...

Anyone with a vagina knows that discharge is a normal part of life, but determining what’s typical and what might signal a problem isn’t always clear. Medical professionals explain that these bodily ...

There’s nothing fishy about wanting to know more about vaginal discharge. In fact, it could save your life. Navigating through myths associated with the body as a young adult (and a fully grown adult, ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...

The mucus plug is a protective layer made up of sticky mucus that seals the cervix (the opening of the uterus). The cervical canal produces this plug to protect your womb and unborn baby from bacteria ...

The protective substance is an important barrier between the body and the environment. Here’s how researchers are using it to understand health. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 When Pilar Vigil ...

Brown discharge often occurs due to old menstrual blood mixing with vaginal fluids, ovulation, or pregnancy. More serious causes of brown discharge include infections, PCOS, and, although rare, ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...