A healthy vagina has a special discharge that keeps it clean and moist and protects it from infection. Normal discharge is whitish and does not smell bad, although it may have a characteristic odor.
Vaginal discharge is different at different times of the menstrual cycle.
Every woman has some vaginal discharge, but women vary in the amount and consistency of the discharge. When the normal balance of the organisms in the vagina are upset, it can result in abnormal vaginal discharge. This could be indicated by a change in color, quantity, or odor of your usual discharge. Some vaginal discharge can be a symptom of a sexually transmitted infection , but it can be caused by many other factors.