Patient's question:
Hello! My discharge is yellow and has a strong fishy odor. Sometimes, my private area also feels uncomfortable. Could you please answer the following question: What are the common factors that cause abnormal vaginal discharge odor?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Normal leukorrhea should be white, sometimes translucent, sometimes viscous, and odorless. During puberty, leukorrhea is affected by estrogen, showing cyclical changes, sometimes increasing continuously, and sometimes increasing. During ovulation, leukorrhea is clear and abundant, while at other times it is less in amount and more viscous. Changes in leukorrhea characteristics are often closely related to vaginal infections or diseases of the reproductive system. Purulent leukorrhea has an odor and is accompanied by itching and discomfort in the external genital area, often indicating vaginitis. Hemorrhagic 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 there are any abnormalities.