Patient's question:
I've noticed that my leukorrhea hasn't been normal recently. The color, odor, and amount are all different from before. What could be the issue? Please ask: What are the early symptoms of abnormal leukorrhea?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal discharge, known as "" in Chinese, is a fluid secreted by the female vagina, which normally serves as a lubricant and protects the vaginal canal. When the color, quality, or quantity of vaginal discharge becomes abnormal, it may indicate a certain disease. In medicine, it is referred to as "" or "." The causes and manifestations of abnormal vaginal discharge are as follows:(1) Colorless, translucent, sticky discharge: Often caused by the use of estrogen drugs or a weak constitution. The appearance is normal, with a large amount of discharge accompanied by lower back pain and fatigue.
(2) Purulent discharge: Usually results from infections such as trichomoniasis, chronic cervicitis, senile vaginitis, endometritis, hydrosalpinx, or vaginal foreign bodies caused by purulent bacteria. It appears yellow or yellow-green and has a foul odor.
(3) Cheesy-like discharge: Caused by candidiasis (yeast infection), accompanied by itching of the external genitalia.