Patient's question:
The white discharge is like bean dregs, but without any odor. Could it be a sexually transmitted disease? Please advise the experts.Doctor's answer:
Hello: This resembles the symptoms of candidal vulvovaginitis. A leukorrhea smear test can be performed for a definitive diagnosis. The most common symptoms of candidal vulvovaginitis are external genital itching and a significant increase in leukorrhea. The itching symptoms of patients may vary in intensity and frequency. The itching caused by candidal vulvovaginitis is generally more pronounced than that caused by trichomoniasis. Severe itching may cause restlessness and disturb sleep and appetite. Patients may also experience a burning sensation in the vagina, which is particularly noticeable during urination. In more severe cases, symptoms such as frequent urination, dysuria, and pain during intercourse may also occur. An increased amount of leukorrhea is another major symptom of this condition. Leukorrhea is usually viscous and may be white or yellow, or sometimes thin. The leukorrhea of typical candidal vulvovaginitis is often curd-like or creamy in consistency. During gynecological examinations, depending on the severity of the condition, the labia minora and vaginal mucosa may show varying degrees of congestion and edema of the labia minora. The vagina may contain a large amount of viscous leukorrhea or be covered with a white membrane on the vaginal mucosa. If the membrane is wiped away, the exposed mucosa may appear red, swollen, eroded, or have superficial ulcers.