Patient's question:
Recently, after having sex with my boyfriend, I noticed that my private area has a strong odor and there is a lot of discharge, and the color is also abnormal. Please ask: What are the common causes of abnormal vaginal odor?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Normal leukorrhea should be white, sometimes translucent, sometimes viscous, and odorless. During puberty, leukorrhea is affected by estrogen and exhibits cyclical changes, sometimes increasing continuously and sometimes increasing. During ovulation, leukorrhea is clear and abundant, while at other times it is less in quantity and more viscous. Changes in leukorrhea characteristics are often closely related to vaginal infections or diseases of the reproductive system. Purulent leukorrhea has a foul odor and is accompanied by itching and discomfort in the external genitalia, often indicating vaginitis. Bloody leukorrhea is more common in inflammation of the cervix or uterus. Therefore, every woman should carefully observe the characteristics of her leukorrhea and seek follow-up treatment promptly if any abnormalities are observed.