Slimy, thick, pinkish tinted mucus vaginal discharge...why?

karlyr · Newbie Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Posts: 1

Hello, I am 29 and have 2 children, 3/6. As far as I know I am not pregnant and have no STD's. I thought maybe I started my period as I was more wet today. I checked and did not. Later, as I was taking a bath and washing I noticed a clump of mucus floating near my vagina and still attatched ...i pulled on it and it was a very thick gel-like slimy consitensy...yes jelly or snot like. No more was felt inside...then I washed a bit more and more came out.

It was tinged a bit with one very lil pink dot like blood color. But then 10 min later after being out and moving some more came out...in all about the size of a silver dollar. There is ABSOLUTELY NOOO smell or odor to it. I do not have any other symptoms. I did stop wearing the patch about 3 weeks ago due to the irritation from the adhesive. Any Ideas what this is?

Lori · Veteran Joined: 23 Jul 2005 Posts: 508

When I started the patch, I experienced some odorless vaginal discharge but it was only at the beginning.

You may suffer from yeast infection. It is not sexually transmitted disease; it is caused by multiplying bacteria called Candida that already lives in the vagina. The inflammation can occur after taking antibiotics or steroids, by pregnancy, menstruation, or bc pills.
Vaginal discharge is most often followed by burning and itching, sometimes even pain during intercourse.

If this discharge persists for over a week, you should visit a gynecologist to see what it is all about.

ssc · Newbie Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 1

i am having similar problems only mine is a thick, slimy discharge that is red. i started my period last thursday and it lasts through monday (very rarely to tuesday). but wed. and thurs. of this week i have had the discharge but only when i wipe after using the bathroom is it apparent (meaning...not bleeding into a pad like with a period). any thoughts on this? it concerns me. how long should i wait before seeing a doctor?

crzyfl · Veteran Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Posts: 1168

karlyr: It sounds to me like you have describe the mucus that normally occurs around ovulation. It could be that your body is now ovulating again after being on the patch. Hope this helps

123 · Newbie Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1

ssc, i have the same problem. I dont know what it is. However, i havent had a period in 2 months now but am definitely not pregnant.

Anyone have any help?

Guest · Guest

I also have the same sort of thing. Today when I had my period, in the flow there was a whitish gel lump about the size of a three nickles stacked together. I looked at it and it was sort of mucusy but it didn't look like there was any form to it. I have been having a lot of pain with this period but I also have a back problem so I just figured it was mostly my back acting up. My period was also two days late (even though I'm on the pill). I also had a light period last month. Is it possible I was pregnant and miscarried or is this just ovulation. I have heard the signs of ovulation show up more in your mid twenties. I am almost 25. I do not for sure have any STDs.

Guest · Guest

Same thing here ladies... And mine get's wierder. I miscarried about 6 weeks ago and had D&C to complete. I only bled lightly for a few days afterwards. Then about four weeks after the miscarriage (2 weeks ago) I had a normal period. After the period I went to my OBGYN to have get a check up b/c of the miscarriage and to see if it was safe to start trying again. He did a pelvic and said everything was healed and fine. So we've been trying to get pregnant again and I'm having large amounts of this brownish slimy discharge... I find it mostly when I wipe after urinating.

I know the best bet is to go to the Dr. ...But I was just there like 10 days ago and I don't want to overreact and spend a ton of money for him to tell me it's nothing.

I guess I'm just confused. I don't have any pain, fever or foul smells, so I'm guessing it's not an infection. I've read that brown discharge is dead blood cells, but why now? Weird. Anythought's would be great!

meremoongirl · Newbie Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 8

Sounds like the mucus plug. Every once in awhile I get that too. Nothing to worry about.
As far as the brownish discharge after the D&C, even though its weeks later, its probably just old blood. Old blood is dark and gross looking. I had some after my TR, it was about a week later, and my surgeon told me it is simply old blood making its way out. Always best to seek professional advice, but I really wouldnt worry about it.

jessieka33 · Newbie Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

I just noticed that same thing. I have two girls ages 4 and 6 and am now on the nuvaring for about a year. I just put a new one in yesterday and today i went to the bathroom and the same gross, snotty clear with pink tinge. What kinda freaked me out was the fact that that hasnt happened since my mucus plug came out when i was pregnant. I am pretty sure that I am not pregnant since i have only been off my period for about two days. I guess we will see, since i have to go get a repap in three days.. I guess ill let ya know.....

kim664703 · Newbie Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

im 19 and have been on the pill for about a year,but half way through taking my pill this month i started my period and i had the same kinda real thick mucus stuff coming out,but it was bright red.Any ideas,because i am extremely paranoid. Sad

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