Post Date August, 06 2023
Whether a person's body is healthy can be seen from many aspects. For women, they may encounter gynecological problems to some extent. Sometimes no abnormalities are felt, but it may be a major issue discovered during the physical examination. So, you should pay attention to your physical condition, especially the secretions in your underwear, which is what we call vaginal discharge.
What is a normal vaginal discharge
The formation of leucorrhea is related to estrogen. It is a female Vaginal discharge mixed with vaginal mucosa Exudate, cervical canal and endometrial gland secretion. Generally speaking, normal vaginal discharge has no fishy odor, a small amount, a white color, and a paste. Pelvic bleeding before and after menstruation increases the amount of vaginal discharge. On ovulation day, the vaginal discharge is brushed and appears in a transparent egg white shape. These are normal physiological vaginal discharge.
What is pathological leukorrhea
If there is an abnormal and significant change in the quantity and characteristics of vaginal discharge, it may be caused by gynecological inflammation. This is also the reason why vaginal discharge is often used in gynecological examinations. Changes in the amount, color, texture, and odor of vaginal discharge can all reflect many issues with the reproductive organs.
1. Leucorrhea like bean curd dregs: Leucorrhea like cheese or bean curd dregs, if accompanied by severe vulval itching and lower body burning, consider whether it is mycotic Vaginitis
2. Gray homogeneous fishy leucorrhea: The leucorrhea is gray, thin, and smelly, usually caused by bacterial Vaginitis.
3. Purulent leucorrhea: The leucorrhea is yellow and green, sticky, and smelly, mostly caused by bacterial infection, which may be acute Cervicitis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae Vaginitis.
4. Leucorrhea bleeding: if there is blood in the leucorrhea, one is the bleeding caused by the upper ring of the intrauterine device, and the other is cervical cancer, Cervical polyp and other reasons.
5. Rice washing water like leucorrhea: leucorrhea continues to flow out like rice washing water, and the odor is already very serious. Similar symptoms appear in advanced cervical cancer, Vaginal cancer, submucosal myoma with infection, etc.
What to do with abnormal vaginal discharge
1. Immediately seek medical attention: When discovering abnormal vaginal discharge, seek medical attention immediately, conduct detailed examination and diagnosis, use medication correctly based on the doctor's knowledge, and solve the problem as soon as possible.
2. Reduce the frequency of using sanitary pads: Many women believe that vaginal secretions can be troublesome in dirtying underwear, so even without using sanitary pads, bacteria can easily breed, especially in hot climates where the odor in private areas can increase.
