Patient's question:
I don't know why, before I got pregnant, I didn't have any leukorrhea at all. Now that I'm pregnant, I've been pregnant for more than five months, and the leukorrhea I discharge is especially abundant, and it's a bit yellow. I'm very anxious. Is it normal for leukorrhea to turn yellow during pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, the cervical mucus continuously increases, forming a viscous mucus plug rich in immunoglobulins and cytokines, which plays a role in protecting the uterine cavity from external infections. If there is an increase in leukorrhea during pregnancy without external genital itching or odor, it is usually physiological and does not require special treatment. If the leukorrhea increases with odor and external genital itching, it may indicate vaginal inflammation. It is recommended to conduct a routine leukorrhea examination to identify the pathogen for targeted treatment.