Normal vaginal discharge, known as leukorrhea, is thin, clear, or milky white, and mild smelling. Changes in vaginal discharge can begin as early as one to two weeks after conception, even before you've missed your period.

Do you get leukorrhea before your period?

The white discharge you may see before your period is known as leukorrhea. It's filled with fluid and cells that are being shed from your vagina, and it may even look slightly yellow at times. This part of your menstrual cycle is called the luteal phase. It's when the hormone progesterone peaks in your body.

How do you know if you have leukorrhea?

Leukorrhea should not smell. It also should not vary in color besides a clear, whitish, or pale yellow. A bad smell, itchiness, burning sensation, or change in color are all indications of infection. The amount of leukorrhea a woman has will often change with her menstrual cycle as well as over time.