What causes white particles in the vagina?

In our lives, many women have experienced white particles in their genitals. Some women even have symptoms such as vulvar itching and odor. In fact, the main reason for this situation is vulvitis, but there are many causes and factors that lead to female vulvitis clinically. Now let’s follow the editor to see what factors cause vulvitis.

(1) Fungal vulvitis: vulvitis caused by a type of yeast infection. It often coexists with candidal vaginitis.

(2) Bartholinitis: more common in women of childbearing age. This is because the Bartholin's gland is infected by bacteria such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Escherichia coli, which often causes acute inflammation.

(3) Nonspecific vulvitis: Stimulation from physical and chemical factors in daily life, lack of attention to hygiene, and physical weakness can all cause bacteria to invade the female vulva, causing vulvitis, such as inflammation of the cervix and vagina; or wearing non-breathable nylon underwear that causes excessive vaginal secretions and irritation of the vulva; urine soaking the vulva; using unclean sanitary napkins and toilet paper to cause vulvar infection, etc. These factors will create conditions for the growth and reproduction of bacteria in the vulva. However, since this type of vulvitis is not caused by a specific pathogen, but is mostly a mixed infection of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, etc., it is called nonspecific vulvitis.

(4) Sexually transmitted diseases: During the course of sexually transmitted diseases such as vulvar warts, chancroid, genital herpes, and gonorrhea, the vulva will often show signs of inflammation, and many people will also have white granular substances appear in their genitals.

(5) Acute vulvar ulcer: It is mostly caused by vulvitis of various reasons and is generally a manifestation of the vulvitis process.

Based on the editor's description, I believe everyone has a preliminary understanding of why white particles appear in the genitals. Don't worry if you encounter this situation, because most vulvitis can be treated. However, during treatment, you should not only use medication, but also pay more attention to your genital care and personal hygiene.