A young female patient tells the nurse that she has a "thin, runny discharge" from her vagina every month, about halfway through her menstrual cycle. What should the nurse realize this patient is describing?

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The description matches the normal changes in cervical mucus that occur during ovulation, which is halfway through the menstrual cycle. This thin, runny discharge is generally clear or slightly cloudy, and has no foul odor or itching or burning sensations.

A Young Female Patient Tells the Nurse That She Has