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Urethral discharge
This question applies to women. I read that it can be difficult to tell the difference between
‘normal’ urethral mucus (that which is secreted from the urethra in urine when a person is healthy and free from infection) and cervical mucus or vaginal discharge, since normal vaginal discharge can also be present in urine. So how would a woman know if she’s producing more mucus than normal, and therefore might need to see a doctor? What does normal urethral mucus even look like, is it so little in amount that it would be difficult to see unless inspected closely, or is it more like normal vaginal/cervical discharge, where its visible more easily?
Thanks in advance for any answers
‘normal’ urethral mucus (that which is secreted from the urethra in urine when a person is healthy and free from infection) and cervical mucus or vaginal discharge, since normal vaginal discharge can also be present in urine. So how would a woman know if she’s producing more mucus than normal, and therefore might need to see a doctor? What does normal urethral mucus even look like, is it so little in amount that it would be difficult to see unless inspected closely, or is it more like normal vaginal/cervical discharge, where its visible more easily?
Thanks in advance for any answers
Females don't commonly have urethral discharge. If they do, and it's not an infection, it should be clear and sort of mucousy.
If that, or vaginal discharge, ever changes, has a yellow or green color, has an odor, is accompanied by pain, burning, itching, increased urination (frequency and urgency), then it's time to see a doctor.
If you are concerned about your body, make an appt with a doctor and find out if what you are seeing is normal for you.
If that, or vaginal discharge, ever changes, has a yellow or green color, has an odor, is accompanied by pain, burning, itching, increased urination (frequency and urgency), then it's time to see a doctor.
If you are concerned about your body, make an appt with a doctor and find out if what you are seeing is normal for you.
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