What is the cause of leucorrhea with fishy smell?

Leucorrhea is a normal vaginal secretion. In a healthy state, it has no odor and is colorless and transparent. When the color or smell of leucorrhea changes, it may be an alarm signal from the body, indicating the occurrence of gynecological diseases. For example, leucorrhea with a fishy smell is a typical case. So, what is the reason for leucorrhea to have a fishy smell? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

Gynecologists point out that if the leucorrhea has a fishy smell, it is usually caused by bacterial vaginosis.

Bacterial vaginosis is caused by a mixed infection of vaginal Gardnerella and some hypoxic bacteria. It can be transmitted through sexual contact and has a higher incidence among people with promiscuous sexual relations. The prominent clinical manifestation is increased vaginal discharge and a fishy odor. Bacterial vaginosis can be transmitted through external contact, including toilets, bathtubs, and hair dryers in public places. When the leucorrhea has a fishy smell, you should go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment in time. After the cause of the disease is confirmed, targeted treatment can be carried out. Because the fishy smell of leucorrhea is usually caused by vaginitis, it is necessary to treat the vaginitis thoroughly.

Patients with bacterial vaginitis should use proper contraception and pay attention to safe sexual life: the estrogen in contraceptives can promote the invasion of harmful bacteria. If bacterial vaginosis recurs, try not to use contraceptive medication. Bacterial vaginosis can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. If a woman suffers from bacterial vaginosis, both men and women need to be treated to prevent cross infection.

The above is an introduction to why leucorrhea has a fishy smell. I hope it will be helpful for women. Leucorrhea is a normal physiological phenomenon of the female body. Once an abnormality occurs, it should be given enough attention. It is best to go to a relevant gynecological hospital for diagnosis and treatment to find the specific pathogenic factors, so that better treatment can be carried out.