Patient's question:
Leukorrhea is white or milky in color, clumpy, and not excessive. It doesn't cause pain or discomfort. What are the possible causes of abnormal leukorrhea?Doctor's answer:
There are multiple reasons for abnormal leukorrhea.1. Vaginitis, which can cause increased leukorrhea accompanied by external genital itching. Candidal vaginitis may result in curd-like leukorrhea. Trichomoniasis can lead to foamy leukorrhea. Bacterial vaginosis may cause increased leukorrhea, yellow discharge with a foul odor.
2. Cervical erosion, which can result in increased leukorrhea, yellow discharge with a foul odor.
3. Cervical polyps, which may cause increased leukorrhea with bloody discharge, or even contact bleeding.
4. Cervical cancer, which can lead to increased leukorrhea with a foul odor, or even watery bloody discharge with a foul smell.