Patient's question:
After getting married, I noticed that my menstrual cycle wasn't as regular as usual, and I also had an increase in leukorrhea. Sometimes it was yellow and had a bad odor, and it even had a curd-like texture. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was a fungal vaginal infection.Doctor's answer:
Gynecological inflammation is a common disease among women, primarily referring to inflammation of the female reproductive organs, including vulvitis, vaginitis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Mycoplasma and chlamydia infections are common causes. The main symptoms of gynecological inflammation are itching of the external genitalia and vagina, local erosion, accompanied by burning pain, dysuria, urinary frequency, increased vaginal discharge, redness, and swelling. Common types of gynecological inflammation include:1. Vaginitis: Clinically characterized by changes in the texture of vaginal discharge and itching, burning, or pain of the external genitalia. Pain is also common. If the urethra is affected, symptoms such as dysuria, urinary urgency, or urinary frequency may occur.
2. Cervicitis: The main symptom is increased vaginal discharge. Acute cervicitis presents with purulent discharge, accompanied by lower abdominal and lumbosacral pain, or symptoms of bladder irritation such as urinary frequency, urgency, or dysuria. Chronic cervicitis presents with creamy, mucous discharge or pale yellow purulent discharge.
3. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Symptoms include lower abdominal pain with fever. Severe cases may involve chills, high fever, headache, and loss of appetite. During menstruation, it may cause increased menstrual flow or prolonged menstrual periods. Outside of menstruation, it may lead to increased vaginal discharge. If peritonitis is present, digestive system symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, and diarrhea may occur.