Doctors reveal seven health risks of abnormal leucorrhea

The vagina is the first barrier to nurturing life. It needs to be moist enough to allow male sperm to pass through, but being too moist can also pose a health risk, the most common of which are vaginitis and sexually transmitted diseases. However, doctors said that there are many reasons for abnormal increase in vaginal discharge, which may be caused by pregnant women or huge uterine fibroids. Some hidden vaginal discharge is closely related to cervical cancer. Doctors urge female friends to pay attention to the health of their private parts and not refuse examination and treatment because of shyness.

Causes of leucorrhea 1. Fungal vaginitis

Su Wenxiang, director of the Reproductive Center and obstetrician and gynecologist at Daqian General Hospital, said that Taiwan is located in the subtropics, the weather is humid and hot, and mold spores are often floating in the air, which is the main reason for domestic women to be infected with Candida albicans and develop candidal vaginitis. Infected people often experience vaginal itching and leucorrhea that is coagulated like cheese. They should keep their private areas dry and ventilated, and drink yogurt to maintain the balance of vaginal bacteria and prevent vaginal mold from causing inflammation.

Causes of leucorrhea 2 Bacterial vaginosis

The vaginal environment is just like the oral cavity; it is impossible to be completely sterile. Vaginal inflammation can only be prevented by maintaining a balance of bacterial species. Doctors say that bacterial vaginitis is the most difficult type to prevent of all types of vaginitis. Patients are prone to excessive cleaning of private parts or disordered work and rest schedules, which can lead to a decrease in immunity, an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the vagina, and a disruption of the acid-base value, which increases the risk of bacterial infection. Leucorrhea secretions increase, and the color becomes yellowish and the texture is like snot, so antibiotics are necessary for treatment.

Leucorrhea Cause 3 Trichomonas vaginitis

If the leucorrhea is gray in color, bubble-like in shape, and has a special fishy smell, it is mostly caused by Trichomonas vaginitis caused by improper sexual behavior. The best way to prevent it is to have safe sex and men should wear condoms throughout the process. Once a woman is found to be infected, the man should also receive treatment to avoid repeated infection and inflammation.

Cause of leucorrhea 4 Chlamydia infection

This type of leucorrhea is not easy to detect and is considered "hidden leucorrhea". It is common in young women around 20 years old. Because the vaginal immune system is not fully developed, coupled with the adventurous nature of tasting forbidden fruit for the first time, without safety protection, it is easy to be infected with Chlamydia through "ping-pong infection", which attaches to the cervical tissue, produces purulent secretions, causes cervicitis, affects the function of the fallopian tubes, and leads to infertility. Such female patients often suffer from symptoms such as abdominal pain and pelvic inflammation.

Leucorrhea Cause 5 Cervical Disease

Cervical erosion is a common gynecological disease among young women. It is named because the columnar epithelium of the cervix, which is densely covered with microvessels, is everted, resembling inflammation and erosion. In fact, most cervical erosions are normal physiological phenomena and do not require treatment. However, if the vaginal pH value is disrupted due to poor lifestyle or hygiene habits, resulting in an abnormal increase in leucorrhea secretion, electrocautery or cryotherapy may be necessary to improve the condition.

In a few cases of cervical erosion, there are potential factors for cervical cancer. The leucorrhea is mixed with blood and has a foul odor. At this time, appropriate treatment is required according to the stage of cancer. The signs of cervical cancer are not obvious, and cervical smear test is currently the simplest early screening method.

Leucorrhea Cause 6 Large Uterine Fibroids

The main symptom of uterine diseases is "abnormal menstrual blood". Generally speaking, uterine fibroids are not closely related to abnormal leucorrhea secretion. However, if the size of uterine fibroids is too large, it will seriously affect the amount of menstrual blood and cause anemia. The body and vaginal immune systems will be damaged and leucorrhea may also increase. This type of menstrual bleeding abnormality means that more than 10 sanitary napkins are used on the day with the heaviest menstrual bleeding, or the menstrual blood contains blood clots larger than a 10-yuan coin.

Leucorrhea Causes 7 Pregnant Women

Due to hormonal changes in pregnant women, the vaginal environment becomes acidic and warm, which is more suitable for the survival and reproduction of fungi. At the same time, they are also more likely to be infected with Group B Streptococcus due to decreased physical fitness and immunity, resulting in bacterial vaginitis and abnormal leucorrhea. Doctors warn that the fetus may be infected with Group B Streptococcus through the birth canal, and pregnant women should be screened and treated before giving birth.