What is the reason for excessive vaginal discharge? How much do you know about abnormal vaginal discharge?

Everyone knows that the secretion on women's underwear is leucorrhea, but leucorrhea can be divided into normal leucorrhea and abnormal leucorrhea. If the leucorrhea is large in amount and yellow or grayish white in color, you should pay attention to it. This may be your body's warning to you. So, how much do you know about abnormal leucorrhea?

Leucorrhea, a white, yellow, or greenish discharge from the vagina, may be normal or a sign of infection. This discharge may come from the vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or, most commonly, the cervix. Leucorrhea may occur during pregnancy and is considered normal when the discharge is thin, white, and relatively odorless. Menstrual leucorrhea is a normal condition that occurs a few months to a year after menstruation begins in adolescent girls and sometimes in newborn girls, usually lasting one to two months. However, in many cases, leucorrhea is a sign of infection, particularly when the discharge is yellow or green, has a offensive odor, and is accompanied by irritation, itching, pain, or inflammation of the tissues.

Abnormal vaginal discharge may be caused by infection. Bacteria, yeast or other microorganisms. For example, many sexually transmitted diseases, which involve the transmission of viruses or bacteria, including diseases such as gonorrhea and chlamydia are the main causes of vaginal discharge. These diseases lead to infection of the cervix, which is indeed one of the most common gynecological diseases. This infection has a tendency to irritate the mucous glands of the cervix, causing them to secrete excessive amounts of mucus mixed with pus. Leucorrhea is also a sign of vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina), usually caused by the fungus Candida albicans or infection with the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. Infection with these organisms may cause an irritating discharge that is often resistant to treatment. Leucorrhea can also be caused by tampons, diaphragms or other foreign objects left in the vagina for too long. Douching is not recommended, as this practice often disturbs the balance of normal vaginal flora and therefore worsens the infection. A clinical examination is necessary to determine the cause of the discharge. Treatment is aimed at eliminating the underlying cause and usually involves antimicrobial agents.

【Abnormal leucorrhea】

1. Thick white discharge: It is curd-like or tofu-like leucorrhea, accompanied by vulvar itching, burning pain, sexual intercourse pain and urinary pain. This is a typical manifestation of vulvovaginal candidiasis.

2. Thin, yellow-green purulent discharge with a foamy, royal odor and accompanied by vulvar itching, sometimes with burning, pain and dyspareunia, which are manifestations of Trichomonas vaginitis.

3. Bloody leucorrhea: There is blood mixed in the leucorrhea, and the amount of blood is uncertain. It is common in cervical polyps, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, submucosal uterine fibroids, etc.

4. Watery leucorrhea: Watery leucorrhea is like rice washing water, mixed with a small amount of blood and has a foul odor. This may indicate late-stage cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, or endometrial cancer.

[How to solve abnormal leucorrhea? ]

If you find that the amount and color of leucorrhea are abnormal, you should pay attention to it. Do not take medicine on your own. Taking medicine indiscriminately will only aggravate the condition and make it more difficult for doctors to treat. You must take medicine under the guidance of a doctor. In addition to actively seeing a doctor, you should also do the following things:

1. Pay attention to your clothing. Do not wear tight pants, choose cotton underwear with good breathability, and dry it in the sun to avoid bacterial growth in a humid environment.

2. Enhance immunity. Keep exercising, improve your physical fitness, get enough sleep, eat a reasonable and balanced diet, and eat more fruits rich in vitamins.

3. Pay attention to hygiene. Wash the vulva with clean water every day, do not use lotion to rinse the vagina, and change underwear frequently.

4. Keep a good mood. Low anxiety will destroy the body's resistance. The most important thing in life is to be happy.

5. Regular inspection: Conduct a comprehensive inspection at least once a year to prevent the occurrence of diseases.

Warm reminder: In addition to the above points, an annual gynecological examination is also crucial. Don't be lazy. This is responsible for your own body.