Leucorrhea and nasal discharge are two common substances in the female body, and although they look a little different, they play equally important roles in women's reproductive health.

So, what is leucorrhea? It is secreted by the mucosal cells of the vaginal wall and has the function of protecting the vagina and reproductive organs. Generally speaking, the quality and quantity of leucorrhea will change with a woman's cycle. During a woman's ovulation period, leucorrhea will become clear, transparent, abundant, and sticky. This change is to ensure that the egg can smoothly enter the fallopian tube and meet the sperm.

So, what about the snot? It is secreted by nasal mucosal cells and has the function of cleaning the nasal cavity. Generally speaking, nasal discharge will be constant in our daily life, and it will become more frequent when we have a cold or allergies.

So, why do women experience changes in leucorrhea and nasal discharge during ovulation? This is because during a woman’s cycle, there is a passage between the vagina and the nasal cavity called the inferior turbinate. During a woman's ovulation period, the inferior turbinate will continue to contract and relax, which will cause secretions from the vagina to flow into the inferior turbinate, resulting in leucorrhea and nasal discharge.