Patient's question:
I have had a delayed period for half a month. I don't know what caused it, and I've noticed some discharge these days, apart from the odor, my stomach is a bit bloated. I'm sure I'm not pregnant because I don't have a boyfriend.Doctor's answer:
In the normal physiological cycle of women, it is common to experience an increase in leukorrhea a short time before menstruation. This is because when menstruation is approaching, pelvic congestion becomes more severe, and the blood flow to the cervix and vagina is also higher than usual. Therefore, the natural secretion of the vagina naturally increases. Additionally, some young women may also experience an increase in leukorrhea during the ovulation period between two menstrual cycles or after exertion. This leukorrhea increase related to menstruation is also a normal physiological phenomenon. Leukorrhea increase is a symptom that indicates enhanced vaginal secretion. Leukorrhea increase does not necessarily mean illness, but it is often caused by various gynecological diseases most of the time.