What is the cause of yellow vaginal discharge and itching?

Leucorrhea is a normal secretion in the vagina. It lubricates the vagina and protects it from foreign pathogens. However, this is also the place where problems are most likely to occur. Many women have abnormal leucorrhea, vaginal itching is often present, and they can even smell an unpleasant odor, which makes female friends suffer. So, what causes yellow leucorrhea and vaginal itching?

1. Candidal vaginitis is one of the common vaginitis, often caused by Candida albicans infection, and is more common in pregnant women and diabetic patients. Long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can cause imbalance of normal vaginal flora, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of fungi and makes people more susceptible to this disease. Patients taking corticosteroids, immunosuppressants and autoimmune diseases are more susceptible to this disease. Patients with vitamin B6 deficiency and chronic wasting diseases are prone to yellow leucorrhea.

Young women wearing tight nylon pants can increase the humidity and temperature of the perineum, which is beneficial to the growth and reproduction of mold. The main symptoms of candidal vaginitis are increased leucorrhea and vulvar itching, often accompanied by local burning sensation.

2. Yellow watery leucorrhea is mostly caused by necrosis of diseased tissue and is common in submucosal uterine fibroids, fallopian tube cancer, cervical cancer, etc.

3. Senile vaginitis is more common in elderly women who have been postmenopausal for many years. After menopause, ovarian function declines, endogenous estrogen is deficient, genitals atrophy, vaginal epithelium becomes thinner, local resistance is weakened, pathogenic bacteria can easily multiply and cause inflammation.

4. Trichomonas vaginitis is the most common vaginitis, caused by infection with Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomonas vaginalis is an anaerobic parasitic protozoan that often parasitizes the urogenital tract. In women, it mainly exists in the vagina, but also in the urethra, paraurethral glands, bladder and other parts. In men, it often parasitizes in the urethra, prostate and other parts.

It can be seen from this that vaginal itching and yellow leucorrhea are mostly caused by vaginitis. Therefore, when this symptom appears, you must pay attention to seek medical treatment in time and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor. It is best for couples to treat it together, as the effect will be better. You should also pay attention to your daily dressing and wear loose, sweat-absorbent underwear.