For instance, you don’t probably think much of your ovulation unless you are trying to get pregnant or trying not to get pregnant, but it’s important to pay attention to it too because it can cause important changes in your body.
What are the symptoms of ovulation?
Women have different experiences when it comes to ovulating. Some may ovulate on the same day of their cycle every month while some women ovulate on varying days.
Similarly, some women experience symptoms of ovulation while others …show more content…
Bacterial vaginosis and ovulation
When you are ovulating, you may notice an increase in cervical fluid. This is a wet and slippery fluid that’s similar to a raw egg white.
When you have a watery, thin, and white vaginal discharge with a strong and unpleasant smell, however, it may actually be a symptom of bacterial vaginosis.
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. You may also notice symptoms like a burning sensation when urinating or vaginal itching.
It’s not a sexually transmitted infection (STI), but it can increase the risk of developing STIs. If you have untreated bacterial vaginosis, the infection can also spread to the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing an infection called the pelvic inflammatory disease.
Chronic yeast infection and ovulation
Vaginal yeast infection is a common condition caused by the fungus Candida, a microorganism that naturally occurs in the vagina. Typically, Lactobacillus bacteria would keep it in check, preventing it from causing an