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What is vaginal discharge and why does it happen? - Elizabeth Micks

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Our bodies are constantly producing, purging, and recycling secretions to fulfill all sorts of functions. Our reproductive organs are no exception. Vaginas are engaged in ongoing cycles of fluid discharge. But it can be hard to know what is "normal" when there’s a taboo in talking about it. So, what’s healthy discharge? And when is there cause for concern? Elizabeth Micks investigates.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Elizabeth Micks
Director
Juliana Erazo
Narrator
Susan Zimmerman
Music
Ana Roman
Sound Designer
Ana Roman
Additional Animation
Stefania Ramos
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Produced by
Abdallah Ewis
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Cella Wright
Script Editor
Emma Bryce
Fact-Checker
Charles Wallace

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