What to do if your vaginal discharge turns black

As the name suggests, leucorrhea should be colorless and transparent, but some friends have the phenomenon of black leucorrhea, which causes panic. So why does black leucorrhea appear? What are the consequences of such a phenomenon? First of all, don’t be nervous. After reading today’s article, I believe you will have a certain understanding of black leucorrhea. So follow the editor’s text and let’s enter today’s topic. I hope that after reading this article, it will be helpful to everyone’s life.

For women, under normal circumstances, the amount of leucorrhea is not too much and is translucent. However, if the characteristics of leucorrhea, such as quality, quantity, color, and smell, change abnormally, it means that it is a manifestation of a certain disease. Abnormal leucorrhea is generally a manifestation of vaginitis. For example, in case of purulent bacterial infection, the amount of leucorrhea increases and it is yellow or yellow-green, pus-like, and has a foul odor. In case of fungal and Trichomonas infection, the leucorrhea is grayish white and foamy. Some women also have black leucorrhea, so what is the disease of black leucorrhea?

Experts say that black vaginal discharge actually appears 1-2 days before and after the menstrual period. It is not that the vaginal discharge is really black, but that there is residual menstrual blood in the vaginal discharge. However, there are also abnormal vaginal discharge phenomena. If it is not black vaginal discharge during the menstrual period, what disease is it? On the contrary, if the vaginal discharge increases, is yellow or yellow-green, pus-like, and accompanied by a foul odor, if this situation lasts for a long time, it is necessary to rule out the possibility of foreign body in the vagina, and consider possible vaginitis, cervical erosion, cervical polyps, endometrial lesions, tumors, etc.

To determine whether you have vaginitis or other diseases, you should seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice. Do not blindly judge or treat yourself, because sometimes if women exercise too much or are overly tired and cause pelvic congestion, or if they are in the ovulation period, there will be a temporary increase in vaginal discharge. This requires us to pay more attention to gynecological examinations in our daily lives.

Tips: What gynecological examinations should be done for abnormal leucorrhea

1. Physical examination.

The doctor will examine from the outside to the inside, first visually inspecting the vulva, urethra, paraurethral glands and Bartholin's glands, and then using a vaginal speculum to observe the vaginal wall and cervix.

2. Laboratory examination.

1. pH value determination: Using paper strips to measure the pH value of vaginal discharge has certain value for diagnosis. The pH value of normal vaginal discharge is ≤4.5, while the pH value of discharge caused by Trichomonas and bacterial vaginosis increases.

2. The smell of amines: Doctors will test patients with excessive vaginal discharge to see if there is an amine smell. The leucorrhea of ​​bacterial vaginosis may have a fishy odor, which is caused by the volatilization of amines present in the discharge through alkalinization. This situation occasionally occurs in trichomoniasis leucorrhea, while normal leucorrhea and Candida leucorrhea do not have this amine odor.

3. Microbial culture.

3. Equipment inspection.

Observe the leucorrhea under a microscope. The correct diagnosis is more easily obtained with clues from the appearance of the discharge and observation under a microscope.

If abnormal leucorrhea persists for too long, it will make women's gynecological diseases more serious. If you find that you have abnormal leucorrhea, it is best to go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.

To sum up, don’t be overly nervous when problems arise, and be sure to go to a regular hospital for treatment. More importantly, everyone should remember to plan ahead and maintain good personal hygiene habits. Developing good hygiene habits is more important than anything else. I hope everyone can have a good body and work and study happily!