Patient's question:
How to identify abnormal leukorrhea and whether it indicates a disease?Doctor's answer:
1. VaginitisVaginitis, increased vaginal discharge, thin foamy or thick white curd-like, odorless or with odor, itching and burning sensation at the vaginal opening and external genitalia, or dyspareunia, sometimes with urinary frequency, dysuria, or hematuria.
2. Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids, increased vaginal discharge, lower back pain, lower abdominal fullness, abdominal pain, shortened menstrual cycle, increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation. Irregular vaginal bleeding; abdominal distension, palpable mass in the lower abdomen, or urinary frequency, constipation, difficulty defecating, infertility.
3. Uterine Prolapse
Uterine prolapse, increased vaginal discharge, a mass protruding from the vaginal opening, which may shrink or disappear with lying down. In severe cases, the mass cannot retract even with rest, accompanied by lower back and sacral pain and a sense of heaviness.
4. Cervicitis
Cervicitis, increased vaginal discharge warrants attention for acute cervicitis. Excessive discharge, creamy mucus-like or pale yellow purulent, occasionally mixed with small amounts of blood streaks, lower back and sacral pain, pelvic lower abdominal pain, may lead to infertility.
5. Chronic Pelvic Inflammation
Chronic pelvic inflammation, increased vaginal discharge, increased or irregular menstruation, lower abdominal fullness and pain, lower back and sacral soreness, often aggravated after exertion, sexual intercourse, or before/after menstruation. Sometimes with low-grade fever, fatigue or lack of energy, general discomfort, insomnia.