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Q.After having an intercourse, there is this creamy substance comes out from my wife's vagina. Do we have to worry about it? Or is it normal? Should we see our Gynec. immediately.

A. If there is an abnormal odor to the substance (such as a foul or fishy odor), or if she is noticing it occuring at other times, she should see her GYN to rule out a possible vaginal infection. However, at a woman's fertile time, her cervical fluid can occur in a substantial amount, and can look creamy after being combined with your semen after intercourse. It is also normal for some semen to be discharged from the vagina right after and then later on after intercourse (like after she gets up and walks around). It should be clear to whitish and can be relatively thick/creamy.

Karen Klimsak-Ungar, CCE has been a certified childbirth educator for Birth Works® since 1996. She is currently Managing Editor for the Birth Works newsletter, sits on the Birth Works Board of Directors, and serves on their National Trainee Review Committee. A happily married mother of two, she also continues to teach Birth Works classes as well as private classes.

Karen will answer your questions on fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. Her advice does not take the place of your practitioner. Personal answers will not always be possible.