Patient's question:
I have been experiencing yellow discharge recently, and it smells very unpleasant in the private area in the afternoon. This makes me feel very embarrassed. Please ask: What should I do to prevent abnormal discharge?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, leukorrhea is odorless and not excessive in amount, varying from person to person and depending on different stages of the menstrual cycle. For example, during the ovulation period, the secretion of cervical gland cells becomes abundant, leading to an increase in leukorrhea, which resembles thin, translucent egg white. When stretched with two fingers, the cervical mucus can be elongated to several centimeters without breaking, demonstrating good elasticity. This phenomenon is not noticeable during the later half of the menstrual period.2-3 days before and after menstruation, due to pelvic congestion, vaginal secretions increase, along with leukorrhea, which may sometimes appear slightly bloody. In cases of luteal phase deficiency, it may appear brownish. The principle that prevention is better than cure remains effective here. To protect women's physical and mental health, both partners should pay attention to sexual hygiene, especially the husband, who must not find it troublesome and must develop good hygiene habits.