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I HAVE ALWAYS HAD VAGINAL DISCHARGE. IS THIS NORMAL? I have had a vaginal discharge for as long as I can recall. I was wondering if it is normal or not. It is not smelly nor itchy. I have no discharge during my period. Some days it is heavier than other days. It's clear to white some times thicker. I do have a far bit of stress in my life. Also sometimes during intercourse but not always I will get a sudden stabbing pain in my abdomen. Can you please tell me what you think. Thanks Linda, 30 years, Ohio. REPLY Linda, Vaginal discharge is always normally present in some amount or the other in most women. In a normal menstrual cycle, the discharge is minimal immediately after the period is over and then increases gradually in amount to reach a peak around 12 - 16 days after the period. Then the amount of vaginal discharge decreases and almost disappears for about 10 days. The discharge again increases slightly 1 -3 days before the period starts. If your vaginal discharge more or less follows this cycle, then it is normal discharge, especially since it is whitish and does not smell or itch. Thrush will cause clumpy discharge and severe itchiness. You can read more about normal vaginal discharge here: Normal Vaginal Discharge The stabbing pain that you occasionally get during intercourse could be because the penis touches the uterus sharply at times, especially if your bladder is full at the time and your uterus pushed backwards. If you do not get the pain at other time, it is not something to be concerned about. I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask a follow-up question if you need more information. FOLLOW-UP Just to clarify I have the discharge EVERY day except during my period. One odd thing I have noticed is when I consume alcohol the discharge stops during that time. Why would this be? Not sure if related but I do have a sore lower back alot. Discharge can be light but some days it is a lot thicker but not lumpy. REPLY Discharge everyday can be normal as long as there is no itch or smell. But the discharge can be increased if you are on birth control pills or hormone containing IUCDs like Mirena. But vaginal discharge with a sore back can occur in vaginal or cervical infections. But discharge due to infections would have caused a greenish or yellowish vaginal discharge with a foul smell. Since you do get a sore back, it would be better to consult your Obgyn for an examination and a vaginal swab to test for infections. Linda paid $20 on December 5 2008 at 10:10 AM Previous : Next Read Questions asked by other Users on this Site: On Breasts On Menstruation On Pregnancy On Infertility On Menopause On Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) On Sex On Male Sexual health On Birth Control Methods Bookmark this page Digg it! Stumbleupon Facebook del.icio.us Web www.gynaeonline.com Go Top

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