If the milky white discharge is accompanied by itching and swollen tissues or painful urination, this could be an indicator of Chlamydia – a sexually transmitted infection which affects both cervix and testicles – although in most cases this will not be the case.
Vaginal discharge changes color and texture throughout menstrual cycles and pregnancies, helping keep both vulvae and cervixes moist while also allowing sperm to move through the cervical canal, fertilize an egg and get pregnant. Ovulation- and pregnancy-related hue changes allow you to monitor fertility.
Pre-ovulation typically occurs around days 10-14 of your cycle and typically shows as an egg-white colored discharge with a slippery texture, typically on days 10-14. This change from your typical thicker discharge may indicate your body preparing to ovulate – something which may help those trying to conceive get pregnant faster.
Milky white discharge helps lubricate and protect the vulva. Furthermore, its milky consistency also serves to flush away bacteria, germs, and dirt to form a mucus plug in the cervix, known as leukorrhea. If extra leukorrhea occurs during early gestation it should not usually cause alarm; however it may become irritating or uncomfortable; to ease any irritation use zinc oxide cream as a protective barrier and wear loose cotton underwear containing cornstarch for moisture absorption purposes if necessary.