DefinitionVaginal discharge refers to secretions from the vagina. Such discharge can vary in:Consistency (thick, pasty, thin)Color (clear, cloudy, white, yellow, green)Smell (normal, odorless, bad odor)Alternative NamesDischarge from the vaginaConsiderationsHaving some amount of vaginal discharge is normal, especially if you are of childbearing age. Glands in the cervix produce a clear mucus. These secretions may turn white or yellow when exposed to the air. These are normal variations.The amount of mucus produced by the cervical glands varies throughout the menstrual cycle. This is normal and depends on the amount of estrogen circulating in your body. It is also normal for the walls of the vagina to release some secretions. The amount depends on hormone levels in the body.Vaginal discharg