Patient's question:
Age: 29 years oldGender: Female
Status: Married, no children
Menstruation: Usually very regular; it should have come on the 5th, but it hasn't arrived yet.
Used an early pregnancy test, which was negative.
During this period, I had a vaginal infection and used a vaginal wash. Is this the reason for the irregular menstruation?
Additionally, I'd like to ask: If the early pregnancy test was negative, does that mean I'm definitely not pregnant? Could it be because the test was taken too early?
What does normal vaginal discharge look like? How can I know if the vaginal infection has already resolved?
If the vaginal infection is resolved, how long should I wait before having a normal menstrual cycle?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is recommended to visit the hospital to perform a urine early pregnancy test if your period does not arrive seven days later. If pregnancy is ruled out, occasional menstrual irregularities are nothing to worry about. Leukorrhea is a small amount of white, viscous fluid discharged from the vagina, containing a large number of shed epithelial cells from the reproductive tract and is odorless with a thin consistency. When the reproductive tract experiences inflammation or tumors again, leukorrhea will increase in amount, and its color and properties will change again. During bacterial vaginosis, leukorrhea increases, appearing yellow, purulent, and foul-smelling. During trichomoniasis, it is grayish-yellow, foamy, and thin. During vaginal candidiasis, leukorrhea increases, appearing white, curd-like, and thick. During cervicitis, it is light yellow or purulent and viscous.