Patient's question:
Doctor, could you please tell me how to read female gynecological images? Thank you for your help, looking forward to your detailed answer.Doctor's answer:
Do not rule out vaginitis, and it is recommended to go to the hospital for a routine vaginal discharge test. Normal vaginal discharge should be milky white or colorless and transparent, slightly fishy or odorless; its amount and texture are influenced by the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body. A healthy vagina has an acidic environment, making it generally resistant to infection. However, since the vagina is open to the external environment, it is easily susceptible to infection when the body's resistance is low or when sexual activity is unclean or hygiene is neglected. Therefore, if women notice an increase in vaginal discharge without any apparent cause or reason, or if there are changes in color, texture, or odor, they should be vigilant and seek a detailed gynecological examination and routine discharge test for a clear diagnosis. Then, follow medical advice to treat the symptoms and underlying causes accordingly. If necessary, both partners should be treated simultaneously. Never self-medicate blindly to mask the true condition. Personally, I recommend rejecting purely antibiotic treatment for vaginitis. Instead, options like ozone disinfection plus vaginal flora replacement can be effective, leading to a thorough and lasting cure.