Some reasons why vaginal discharge is pink

What's going on with pink leucorrhea? In fact, what you need to understand is what pink leucorrhea means. The so-called pink leucorrhea is actually leucorrhea with blood. It just looks pink because the color of the blood is fresher. After figuring out that pink leucorrhea is a type of leucorrhea with blood, let's analyze the reasons why leucorrhea with blood is present. Let's learn about it together.

1. Symptoms of leucorrhea

Increased vaginal discharge is a symptom, indicating increased vaginal discharge. Normal vaginal secretions come from the endometrial glands, cervical glands, paraurethral glands, Bartholin's glands, etc. Pink leucorrhea does not necessarily mean illness, but most of the time it is caused by various gynecological diseases.

2. Increased leucorrhea

Normal physiological increase in leucorrhea can occur in the following four situations: During ovulation or pregnancy, the secretion of cervical glands may increase due to increased estrogen levels. Before and after menstruation, vaginal and uterine secretions increase due to pelvic congestion. During lovemaking, sexual excitement causes the Bartholin's glands to secrete a clear fluid to lubricate the vaginal opening, allowing for sexual intercourse. Most of the semen that is ejaculated into the vagina during sexual intercourse flows out of the body and is mistakenly regarded as increased leucorrhea.

3. Some diseases caused by increased leucorrhea

The increase in leucorrhea caused by gynecological diseases can be preliminarily analyzed based on the color, quality, quantity, odor and symptoms of the leucorrhea. The following five types of diseases are common: colorless, transparent and sticky leucorrhea is like raw eggs, and the physical difference from normal vaginal secretion is that the amount is large and the duration is long. Except for menstruation, there is a large amount of clear leucorrhea that wets the underwear almost every day. Combined with the clinical manifestations of low back pain or lower abdominal pain, pelvic inflammation should be considered. It should also be seen in those with weak bodies. At this time, it is best to ask a gynecologist for diagnosis and treatment. Okara-like or curd-like leucorrhea, accompanied by unbearable itching of the vulva. Even in public, one cannot help rubbing the vulva with hands to relieve the itching. Common in candida infection, during the treatment period, suspend sexual intercourse to avoid mutual infection.

4. Causes of cervical disease

Severe cervical erosion, cervical cancer, uterine body cancer, submucous uterine fibroids protruding from the external os of the cervix, etc. If bloody leucorrhea occurs, you should immediately see a doctor to check the bleeding area. Do not wait until the bloody leucorrhea disappears before seeing a doctor, thereby losing the opportunity to directly observe the bloody leucorrhea. If it is postmenopausal hemorrhagic leucorrhea, you should ask your doctor to rule out the possibility of cancer. Generally speaking, the chance of cancer is very low, and it is most often caused by inflammation. Therefore, please do not panic or even suffer from insomnia when you see bloody bands. The wisest choice is to see a doctor for a thorough examination and immediate treatment. Yellow or fish-washing-water-like slightly reddish leucorrhea, with a foul odor, is often caused by necrosis or degeneration of certain tissues. Those who need to use sanitary pads when the amount is large should pay special attention and ask a doctor to check and rule out submucosal uterine fibroids, uterine body cancer, cervical cancer, etc. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

The above are all the reasons why leucorrhea is pink. If you also have such a phenomenon, you must pay attention and go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time. Don’t wait until the bloody leucorrhea disappears before going to the hospital. This will result in you not being able to observe your leucorrhea for a lifetime, and you will not be able to detect why your leucorrhea is bloody.