What is the reason for the yellow-green leucorrhea with odor?

Women are very likely to be entangled in various gynecological diseases. When many gynecological diseases occur, they can be judged from the condition of leucorrhea. When it is abnormal, it must be taken seriously and actively searched for and treated. For example, if the leucorrhea is yellow-green and has an odor, the cause must be actively found and treated. So, what is the reason for the yellow-green color of leucorrhea and its odor? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

Leucorrhea is a sticky white liquid that flows out of the vagina of women. It is a mixture of secretions from the Bartholin's glands, cervical glands, endometrium, exudate from the vaginal mucosa, and desquamated vaginal epithelial cells. Leucorrhea contains lactobacillus, lysozyme and antibodies, so it has the effect of inhibiting bacterial growth. During sexual intercourse, the amount of leucorrhea will increase, which will lubricate the vagina and facilitate sexual intercourse. Generally, the amount of leucorrhea increases during the middle of the menstrual period and becomes thin and transparent; after ovulation, the leucorrhea becomes thick, turbid and less in quantity. There is an increase in leucorrhea before menstruation and during pregnancy. Non-primate mammals appear during estrus.

If leucorrhea has a foul odor, it may be related to the following factors

⒈ Trichomonas vaginitis: caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, it is a common vaginal disease that is prone to occur before and after menstruation. The main symptoms are increased vaginal discharge and vulvar itching, which may be accompanied by burning, pain, and dyspareunia. If combined with urinary tract infection, frequent urination and painful urination may occur. The secretion is purulent, grayish yellow, yellowish white or yellowish green, foamy and has a foul odor. Leucorrhea is foamy and has a foul smell, which is caused by the anaerobic fermentation of carbohydrates by Trichomonas. The main treatment drug is metronidazole, which can be applied systemically or topically. Men often have no symptoms after infection and can easily become a source of infection, so sexual partners should be treated at the same time.

2. Gonorrhea: A sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, with purulent infection of the urogenital system as the main manifestation. Its incidence rate ranks first among sexually transmitted diseases in China. The main symptoms are increased vaginal discharge, which is purulent and has a foul odor. Cephalosporin antibiotics can be used for treatment, and it is emphasized that sexual partners must be treated at the same time.

3. Cervical cancer or endometrial cancer: Both are common malignant lesions of the female reproductive tract. When combined with infection, vaginal discharge is often rice-soup-like or pus-bloody, with a foul odor, which is generally a manifestation of late-stage cancer.

The above is an introduction to what causes yellow-green leucorrhea to have an odor. I hope it will be helpful for women. There are many gynecological diseases that cause yellow-green vaginal discharge with an odor. When it occurs, you must actively look for the cause, then take targeted measures for effective treatment, and take daily health care measures to try to resolve your symptoms in a timely manner.