Patient's question:
The secretion of leukorrhea is closely related to the secretion of estrogen in a woman's body. When estrogen secretion is high, such as during ovulation or the premenstrual period, leukorrhea secretion also increases. So, what exactly is the function of leukorrhea for women?Doctor's answer:
Leukorrhea primarily originates from the secretions of organs such as the endometrium, the cervix, the glandular tissue of the cervical canal, and the vaginal mucosa, which are released in small amounts through the vagina. Under normal circumstances, the vaginal walls on both sides are closed. However, with various body movements, friction between the vaginal walls is inevitable. Therefore, the main function of leukorrhea is to lubricate the vagina, preventing damage caused by friction between the vaginal walls.