Patient's question:
It's been about a week now, and my leukorrhea has been yellow-green, and the amount is particularly large, with a strong odor, which is very troublesome for me. Please ask: What are the common manifestations of abnormal leukorrhea?Doctor's answer:
Leukorrhea refers to a liquid discharged from the female vagina, which normally serves as a lubricant and protects the vaginal health. When the color, quality, or quantity of leukorrhea becomes abnormal, it indicates the presence of a certain disease. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is referred to as "dai xia" (leukorrhea) or "chi bai dai" (red and white leukorrhea). The causes and manifestations of abnormal leukorrhea are as follows:(1) Colorless, translucent, viscous leukorrhea: Often caused by the use of estrogen drugs or a weak constitution. Symptoms include normal appearance, excessive leukorrhea volume, accompanied by lower back pain and fatigue.
(2) Purulent leukorrhea: Usually results from infections caused by pus-producing bacteria, such as trichomoniasis, chronic cervicitis, senile vaginitis, endometritis, intrauterine effusion, or vaginal foreign bodies. The manifestations are yellow or yellow-green in color, with a foul odor.