What Causes White Discharge When Periods Are Due?

Posted on Thu, 25 Sep 2014

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Question : my wife periods are due. but white discharge is happening now. what should she do now. she has pcod.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi, discharge per vaginum increases just before and just after periods so as it is there is nothing to worry.
But seeing your concern I can make out that it is not a usual thing for her so just try simple measures to deal with this like
- keeping perineal hygiene by changing underclothing twice a day or using pantyliners
- use vWash or intiwash perineally while taking bath
- cotton panties
- avoid tight jeans for a long time
Follow above steps for a few days and wait for her periods to see if it resolves after that but in case it doesn't then visit a gynecologist for examination.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar