Patient's question:
I have already given birth to one child. Since having my child, my menstruation has been abnormal. Now, my leukorrhea has significantly increased, and its color is abnormal, resembling curd. It also has a very unpleasant odor. I suspect that I might have cervical cancer, which is causing these symptoms. Is there a connection between increased leukorrhea and cervical cancer?Doctor's answer:
Generally, the amount and characteristics of female vaginal discharge are related to fluctuations in estrogen levels within the body. In normal fertile women, vaginal discharge varies throughout the menstrual cycle. For women of childbearing age, the amount of vaginal discharge may increase, even to the extent of resembling menstrual flow. Particularly when the discharge contains streaks of blood or is bloody, it could be a warning sign of cervical cancer and requires heightened vigilance—under no circumstances should one be complacent. However, in the early stages of cervical cancer, there are often no obvious symptoms. Therefore, it is essential to undergo regular gynecological examinations voluntarily. For patients with increased vaginal discharge, in addition to receiving proper medical treatment, dietary therapy can be used as supplementary treatment in daily life.