The reason why leucorrhea appears yellow

What we are going to learn today is about gynecology. Do you know why leucorrhea is yellow? How much do you know about your body? Now let us understand what causes abnormal leucorrhea and how to deal with it, especially what to do when the amount of leucorrhea changes to yellow. Let’s take a look at it together below.

1. The manifestation of leucorrhea

Abnormal leucorrhea is manifested by changes in color, quality and quantity: purulent leucorrhea. It is yellow in color and has a foul odor. It is most commonly seen in Trichomonas vaginitis, followed by chronic cervicitis. It can also be seen in endometritis, pyometra, vaginal foreign bodies, etc. Okara-like leucorrhea. Also known as cheesy, it is more common in candidal vaginitis and accompanied by vulvar itching. Bloody leucorrhea. If there is blood in the leucorrhea, you should be alert to cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, etc. Cervical polyps, submucous uterine fibroids, senile vaginitis, and IUD insertion can also cause it. Watery leucorrhea. If the discharge is large and watery, endometrial cancer or fallopian tube cancer should be considered first. If abnormal leucorrhea is seen, the medical history should be obtained in detail, and the leucorrhea should be checked for the presence of Trichomonas or fungi. The cervix, uterus and pelvic cavity should be carefully examined, and a cervical smear, biopsy or diagnostic curettage should be performed if necessary. After the cause is identified, appropriate treatment should be given.

2. The formation of leucorrhea

The formation of leucorrhea is closely related to estrogen, so pre-pubertal girls generally do not have leucorrhea. After puberty, the ovaries begin to develop and secrete estrogen to promote the development of the reproductive organs, and leucorrhea begins to appear at this time. During each menstrual cycle, the quality and quantity of leucorrhea changes as the secretion of estrogen varies. Generally, the secretion of estrogen reaches its peak between two menstrual periods (equivalent to the ovulation period). Excessive estrogen stimulates the cervical glands to secrete more mucus, so the leucorrhea at this time is abundant, transparent, sticky like egg white, and can be pulled into threads, and the vulva feels moist. After the ovulation of the follicle, progesterone increases and inhibits the secretion of cervical mucus. At this time, the leucorrhea is less in amount and thicker. In the few days before and after menstruation, due to pelvic congestion, vaginal exudate increases, and leucorrhea also increases slightly. Because it contains more exfoliated cells, the leucorrhea is turbid. In addition, the amount of vaginal discharge also increases after pregnancy, during sexual excitement, and after sexual intercourse.

3. The reason why leucorrhea increases and turns yellow

If your vaginal discharge increases for no apparent reason, or is accompanied by changes in color, texture, or odor, you should be alert. Common causes of increased leucorrhea include: in cases of candidal vaginitis, the leucorrhea is yellow or white, most of the time it is thick, sometimes it can be thin, and typically it is like tofu dregs or curds; in cases of trichomoniasis vaginitis, the leucorrhea is thin and pus-like, yellow, and foamy, or like rice water, grayish white, and smelly; in cases of cervical erosion, the leucorrhea is generally yellow, sticky like pus, and mostly odorless; in cases of gonorrhea, the leucorrhea is yellow pus-like; in cases of pelvic inflammatory diseases such as endometritis, the leucorrhea will also increase, be yellow in color, thin in texture, and often accompanied by abdominal pain; in cases of fallopian tube cancer, due to tumor stimulation of fallopian tube epithelial exudation and necrosis of diseased tissue, watery leucorrhea will appear continuously.

After reading the above explanation about the yellow color of leucorrhea, I believe everyone can clearly understand their own body structure. Normal leucorrhea should be colorless and odorless. If the leucorrhea changes color and produces an odor, it is very likely due to inflammation. At this time, you must go to the hospital for anti-inflammatory treatment, otherwise it will cause the inflammation to ascend to the pelvic cavity and uterus.