What is the reason for excessive vaginal discharge? What disease does abnormal vaginal discharge suggest

Diseases can be seen from female vaginal discharge. Usually, vaginal discharge should be a transparent and odorless mucus, with an increase in vaginal discharge appearing sticky or tofu residue like. When there is a foul odor, it should be taken seriously. What is the reason for the increase in vaginal discharge?

What is the reason for excessive vaginal discharge?

1. Periodicity

There are periodic changes in leucorrhea and menstruation. At menarche, women's ovarian function is underdeveloped, Menstrual cycle is unstable, and leucorrhea is rare. As women age, their reproductive organs develop and mature. During ovulation, the vaginal discharge becomes thin and transparent, and around 3 days after ovulation, the vaginal discharge thickens and becomes turbid, with a decrease in volume being a normal phenomenon.

2. Pregnancy period

During pregnancy, women secrete a large amount of sex hormones, promoting the secretion of thick and viscous vaginal discharge from cervical glands. As the fetus gradually increases, it compresses the pelvis and vagina, causing nearby blood vessels to expand and congest, increasing vaginal mucosal exudate. Generally, special treatment is not required

3. Frequent sexual activity

When women are Sexual arousal, pelvic congestion increases Vaginal discharge, and leucorrhea increases significantly. The longer the time of sexual stimulation, the more secretions, which is actually a normal physiological reaction and phenomenon. In addition, vaginal discharge may also increase when women experience sexual awareness in social settings.

4. Excessive stress or illness

When women are under significant mental pressure for a long time, they experience functional disorders, endocrine disorders, and an increase in vaginal discharge. When a woman experiences physiological changes, abnormal vaginal discharge can also occur. For example, the flow, taste, color, Vulvodynia and itching of leucorrhea must be treated immediately in hospital.

What disease does abnormal vaginal discharge suggest?

1. Bacterial Vaginitis

When women suffer from bacterial Vaginitis, pathological leucorrhea will appear. Usually, the acidity and alkalinity of the female vagina are in a balanced state. When the acidic environment changes, lactobacilli decrease and a large number of anaerobic bacteria proliferate. In patients with inflammation, the vaginal discharge has a fishy odor, especially after sexual intercourse, it becomes heavier, the color becomes gray or gray, and the texture becomes thinner.

2. Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is mainly infected through sexual contact. The leucorrhea of the patient is yellowish green or yellow foam like purulent, accompanied by vaginal and vulval itching. At this time, Vaginal discharge can be checked and diagnosed in the hospital.

3. Mycotic Vaginitis

Moldy Vaginitis is mainly caused by the infection of candida albicans in the vagina of the patient. The leucorrhea is relatively thick and in the form of curd, and the leukorrhea can be found at the female vulva orifice.