Abnormal leucorrhea can cause these harms? What is normal leucorrhea?

In addition to menstruation, women's best friend is leucorrhea. Leucorrhea is secretion from the vagina. By observing whether the leucorrhea is normal, you can self-test the health of the reproductive tract.

What is normal for leucorrhea?

There is not only one normal state of leucorrhea. The shape of normal leucorrhea changes with the following factors:

1. Menstrual cycle

There will be different vaginal discharge at different stages of the menstrual cycle.

(1) Large amounts of egg white-like, stringy vaginal discharge

During the menstrual cycle, estrogen peaks during ovulation. At this time, the secretion functions of the cervical columnar epithelium, vaginal mucosa, glands, etc. become vigorous, so the leucorrhea during ovulation is large, transparent, egg white-like, and stringy. The vulva often feels moist, and there will be some traces of secretions on the underwear.

Immediately following the luteal phase, before and after menstruation, the entire pelvic floor organ tissue becomes congested, leading to increased secretion, so the vulva will feel damp again, and sometimes there will be traces of leucorrhea on the underwear.

This is very normal and women don't need to worry at all.

(2) White to yellowish sticky vaginal discharge

After the ovulation period, the woman enters the luteal phase, and the secretion of progesterone increases. At this time, the secretion of leucorrhea decreases, and it becomes viscous and mixed with a large number of exfoliated cells. Therefore, the leucorrhea at this time is white or even a little yellow.

2. Lifestyle

The characteristics of leucorrhea will also be affected by factors such as drinking water and diet, environment, work, personal hygiene and living habits.

The following minor changes are also within the normal range:

It is obvious that drinking less water will cause the leucorrhea to turn yellow;

Sometimes, eating chili peppers, seafood, etc. for several days in a row will cause changes in the characteristics of leucorrhea, but it will return to normal after a few days.

The correct approach at this time is: wipe the vulva with clean water every night and keep it dry and clean.

What is the reason for the sudden onset of excessive vaginal discharge?

1. Cervicitis

The trauma of childbirth, changes in sex hormones, or inflammation of the cervix caused by sexual intercourse may lead to cervical erosion and increase the amount of brown vaginal discharge.

2. Psychogenic leucorrhea

That is, mental stimulation causes the secretions of the external vagina and cervix to continue to increase.

3. Acute vaginitis

Vaginitis is the most common inflammation of the female reproductive organs and can occur at all ages. Clinical manifestations of acute vaginitis include increased leucorrhea, frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination, varying degrees of itching, burning, or pain in the vulva, and fever in the acute phase.

4. Ovulation bleeding

Brown vaginal discharge during ovulation is usually related to ovulation bleeding. Women with this phenomenon do not need to worry, as it will disappear in two or three days. However, we should also pay attention to other gynecological diseases. If ovulation bleeding lasts too long and has not recovered, it should be considered to be related to cervical diseases such as cervical erosion, uterine polyps, and cervical cancer.

5. Non-inflammatory leucorrhea

Any condition that can cause congestion in the pelvic cavity and uterus can cause the cervical glands and endometrium to over-function and secrete too much new fluid; at the same time, vaginal exudation also increases. For example, patients with pelvic tumors, uterine retroflexion, heart failure, tuberculosis, diabetes, and weak women often have more egg white-like secretions or white watery vaginal exudate.

What harm does abnormal leucorrhea bring?

1. Abnormal leucorrhea can cause gynecological inflammation: Abnormal leucorrhea is often a possible gynecological inflammation, such as cervical erosion, cervical polyps, cervicitis, candidal vaginitis, trichomonas vaginitis, bacterial vaginitis and pelvic inflammatory disease. The appearance of abnormal leucorrhea has become a possible indication of the occurrence of these diseases, so female friends should not underestimate abnormal leucorrhea.

2. Affect the quality of life of the couple: Abnormal leucorrhea will make the woman feel uncomfortable, which will affect the quality of life of the couple, affect the relationship between the couple, and interfere with family harmony. Early treatment of abnormal leucorrhea can improve the condition.

3. Severe abnormal leucorrhea has a significant impact on the female body: Abnormal leucorrhea caused by gynecological inflammation, if not treated in time, the inflammation will worsen and cause great harm to the body. In mild cases, it will affect the body, and in severe cases, it may lead to serious consequences such as infertility, which should be taken seriously.

If female friends have abnormal leucorrhea, they should go to a regular hospital for relevant examinations and treatment in time.