Patient's question:
Three menstrual periods came in a month, and this time it lasted for more than ten days. After it ended, there was an increase in leukorrhea, which became yellow, viscous, and lasted for several days. Then, the leukorrhea had a slightly pinkish hue with blood. During this time, abdominal pain persisted. What could be the reason for the leukorrhea forming clumps?Doctor's answer:
Abnormal leukorrhea refers to an increase in the amount of vaginal discharge in women. Sometimes, an increased amount of leukorrhea is a normal physiological phenomenon. If the increase in leukorrhea is accompanied by various symptoms, it is necessary to be alert to the occurrence of gynecological diseases. The increase in leukorrhea is divided into physiological leukorrhea and pathological leukorrhea. Pathological leukorrhea indicates different diseases through changes in quantity, color, shape, and odor.Purulent leukorrhea: Yellow or yellow-green in color, mucous or foamy in consistency, with a foul odor. It is mostly caused by vaginal inflammation, with trichomoniasis being the most common. It is often accompanied by itching of the external genitalia. It can also be seen in conditions such as chronic cervicitis, senile vaginitis, endometritis, endometrial fluid accumulation, or foreign bodies in the vagina.