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There is a hush-hush tone with anything relating to the vagina, asides the fact that as Muslims, we are meant to be bashful, however this makes it hard for women to openly talk about things affecting their sexual life. Some have even resulted in asking men because men talk about it openly and they do not have enough females to guide them, but the narration needs to change as we are allowed to talk about these things when the necessity arises.

There is actually a myth that vagina discharge occurs when a woman is promiscuous, how ridiculous!

The vagina is self-cleaning and a normal vagina discharge helps clean and moisten the vagina, also prevent and fight infections. It’s very normal for the colour, texture, and consistency of vagina discharge to change at different times of the month during a woman’s menstrual cycle.

One of the problems women face on a daily basis is the fear of having infection. A little change in the colour, smell, consistency of the vagina discharge is a nightmare most women go through on a daily.

Vagina discharge can be normal or abnormal. There are a few certain things that may cause different colour, texture, consistency in vagina discharge, learning to differentiate between what is normal and abnormal will lessen our worries and give us a better understanding of what needs to be done.

A normal vagina discharge is thin, clear, white or slightly yellow in colour, it often increases 2 weeks before menstruation, has no bad odor and does not cause itchiness or irritation.

Signs or symptoms of vagina problems include but are not limited to a change in the colour of the discharge, odor and the consistency of the discharge.

• Vagina redness or itching
• Vagina bleeding between periods, after sex or after menopause.
• Pain during intercourse.

Few things you can do to protect your vagina health and overall health:

• Abstinence from sex if you are not married
• Not engaging in extramarital affairs.
• Being wary of using public toilets.
• Cleanliness and hygiene of underwear.
• Avoid using vagina sprays and scented products.
• After using the bathroom, always wipe from front to back.
• Wash and dry your hands before touching the vagina area.
• After intercourse, try to urinate to help prevent a urinary tract infection.
• Incorporate Kegel exercises to your routine to help tone your pelvic floor muscles if you have prolapse, leaking of urine or weakness of the pelvic floor.
• Wash with warm water after making use of the toilet, either pee or poo.

It is not all vagina problems that can be prevented, but knowing the difference between normal and abnormal vagina discharge can help ensure that problems affecting your vagina are diagnosed as soon as possible.

Don’t be embarrassed to seek medical help about any concerns you might have about your vaginal health.

Consult your doctor if you notice unusual changes as a stitch in time saves nine.