Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? Is it normal not to have leukorrhea for a long time?Doctor's answer:
Normal, the formation of leukorrhea is closely related to estrogen. Therefore, girls before puberty generally do not have leukorrhea. After puberty, the ovaries begin to develop and secrete estrogen to promote the development of reproductive organs. At this time, leukorrhea starts to appear. During each menstrual cycle, due to the fluctuating secretion of estrogen, the quality and quantity of leukorrhea also change. Generally, around the middle of the menstrual cycle, estrogen secretion reaches its peak. Excessive estrogen stimulates the cervical glands to secrete more mucus, so the leukorrhea at this time is abundant, transparent, like egg white in texture, sticky, and can be stretched into threads. The external genital area feels moist. After the ovary releases an egg, progesterone increases and inhibits cervical mucus secretion. At this time, leukorrhea is less in quantity and more viscous. In the days before and after menstruation, due to pelvic congestion and increased vaginal exudate, leukorrhea also increases slightly. Because it contains more shed cells, the leukorrhea appears cloudy. Additionally, leukorrhea also increases after pregnancy, during sexual arousal, and after sexual intercourse.