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What is the difference between discharge from sexual excitement and ovulation?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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Different: Physiologically lubrication from aroussal is a transudate through the walls of the woman's vagina; increased discharge with ovulation is called cervical mucus, secreted by the glands (crypts) that line the cervical canal.

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Answered 9/5/2012

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A member asked:

What is the difference between discharge from sexual excitement and ovulation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Nguyen agreed

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