It is common for women to have symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which can include cramps and bloating, in the days leading up to their periods.

However, fluctuations in hormone levels also cause many women to experience changes in vaginal discharge. This increase or decrease in discharge is typically normal.

On the other hand, white discharge before period might sometimes be an indication of an infection or pregnancy.

In this article, I will discuss what causes discharge before period and what to do in each circumstance.

After that, we’ll talk about the circumstances under which this discharge may become a concern.

In addition, I’ll discuss how vaginal discharge changes during pregnancy.

Discharge Before Period: What Causes It?

It is perfectly normal to have vaginal discharge. Discharge is a mixture of water, dead cells, and bacteria that the cervix, uterus, and vagina expel in order to protect the body from infection. It is also known as cervical mucus.

During the course of a menstrual cycle, changes can occur in the volume, appearance, and texture of the discharge. This is often caused by shifts in hormone levels, which in turn stimulate ovulation.

There are a number of potential reasons why you might have a discharge before your period, including the following:

1. Menstrual cycle

At some stages of a woman’s menstrual cycle, it is typical to experience and quite acceptable to expect to see white discharge. This occurs as a result of changes that take place in the hormones, more especially an increase in the production of progesterone by the corpus luteum, which is predominantly made up of leukocytes. When there is an increase in the level of progesterone in the blood, a white discharge will be released.

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