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How should your vaginal discharge be at different times of the month ?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Small amount is ok: Normally, a woman has a thick, almost colorless vaginal discharge of about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon in amount every day. It may vary in amount during the menstrual cycle.

Answered 4/10/2014

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