However, this balance can be affected by factors such as infections, douching and the presence of menstrual blood. According to The Mirror, Dr Vanessa MacKay, spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, explains: « The vagina has a self-cleaning mechanism through natural secretions. It contains beneficial bacteria that serve to protect it.
Dr. MacKay further notes that any disruption to this natural balance can potentially lead to infections like bacterial vaginosis or thrush. As well as inflammation. She emphasizes that it is completely normal and healthy for a woman to produce clear or white vaginal discharge. Reinforcing the importance of understanding and accepting these natural bodily functions.
