Patient's question:
A woman in her 20s has been sick for a long time, but it wasn't until she was examined that the disease was discovered. Please ask: What is normal leukorrhea?Doctor's answer:
Leukorrhea is a viscous substance excreted from the vagina of women. Under normal circumstances, it should be neither too thin nor too thick, and it appears colorless and translucent, or white. It is often odorless, which is normal. For women, the amount of leukorrhea varies during different periods of their menstrual cycle. Generally, during the ovulation period, except for the days before and after menstruation, leukorrhea significantly increases. At other times, the amount of leukorrhea is relatively less, and some women may not even notice it. Additionally, pregnant women often experience a significant increase in leukorrhea, which is related to the changes in hormone levels after pregnancy. A noticeable rise in estrogen levels can also lead to a significant increase in leukorrhea.