Patient's question:
I have candidiasis, and recently there has been some clear liquid discharge from my vagina. It's happening even without medication. What's going on?!! Urgent!!Doctor's answer:
Hello! What you mentioned should be leukorrhea, which is a normal phenomenon. Leukorrhea is a viscous white liquid secreted from the vagina of women, composed of secretions from the Bartholin's glands, cervical glands, endometrial secretions, exudate from vaginal mucosa, and shed vaginal epithelial cells. Leukorrhea contains lactic acid bacteria, lysozyme, and antibodies, which help inhibit bacterial growth. During sexual activity, leukorrhea increases, providing lubrication for the vagina and facilitating sexual intercourse.Suggestions: The formation of leukorrhea is closely related to estrogen. Girls before puberty generally do not have leukorrhea. After puberty, the ovaries begin to develop and secrete estrogen to promote the growth of reproductive organs, at which point leukorrhea starts to appear. During each menstrual cycle, since estrogen secretion fluctuates, the quality and quantity of leukorrhea also change. Generally, around the middle of the cycle (equivalent to the ovulation period), estrogen secretion reaches its peak.