Just what you said. It flushes bacteria, cleans, and keeps the tissue moist. If you notice a change in color, texture, consistency, odor or heaviness of flow it could be the sign of a yeast or bacterial infection or of an STD. Some women have different mucus at different times of their cycles.
Phelgm discharge
That's a mucus discharge from your body as it prepares to cleanse itself, it occurs in almost all women at that time.
mucus plug
Yes, because the discharge is largely from vaginal secretions. So, if she has a vagina, then she will have discharge.
Yes. You will always have this discharge. Always. Even when you go through menopause.
yes
If your nose is "running," then you have a mucus discharge. The image is of the mucus running out of your nose so that you need a tissue or you need to blow the mucus out.
There are times when most young women will experience a slight discharge of what looks like mucus. This can occur after urination, at certain times in the menstrual cycle; it is generally clear, and stringy, as you described, and such a vaginal discharge is generally quite harmless. However, if you have a vaginal discharge that is yellowish or greenish in color, or if it has a strong odor, it may be the sign of an infection. A doctor can easily diagnose and treat it with antibiotics.
discharge,basically bad mucus
Discharge serves a few functions:Keeps vaginal walls lubricated to prevent tissue damage.Is acidic in pH to maintain healthy balance of flora.Flushes out dead cells and dirt from the vagina.During arousal additional lubrication allows penetration during sex.When fertile cervical mucus changes to allow sperm to reach the egg.
in the last month or so you'll have more discharge like mucus. you can earlier on though.
Yes!!! Endometriosis does cause discharge. The color range from a light brownish color to a mucus-like consistency.