Patient's question:
Recently, I've noticed that my leukorrhea isn't normal—it has abnormal color and odor. I'd like to ask: Is the cause of abnormal leukorrhea odor related to sexual activity?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Normal leukorrhea should be white, sometimes translucent, sometimes viscous, and odorless. During puberty, leukorrhea is influenced by estrogen and exhibits cyclical changes, sometimes increasing continuously and sometimes decreasing. During the ovulation period, leukorrhea is clear, abundant, while at other times it is less in quantity and more viscous. Changes in the characteristics of leukorrhea are often closely related to vaginal infections or diseases of the reproductive system. Foul-smelling leukorrhea, accompanied by itching and discomfort in the external genital area, is often a sign of vaginitis. Bloody leukorrhea is more common in cases of cervical or uterine inflammation. Therefore, every woman should carefully observe the characteristics of her leukorrhea and seek medical attention promptly if any abnormalities are detected. The recurrence of abnormal leukorrhea poses a serious threat to women's health. Patients need to pay attention throughout their lives to maintain clean external genital hygiene and prevent sexual transmission. We hope that female patients can receive effective treatment.