What is the reason for transparent and sticky vaginal discharge?

Leucorrhea is a normal secretion from the female vagina. Generally, normal leucorrhea is translucent and has no odor. Its main function is to lubricate the vagina and prevent the growth of some bacteria. Generally, normal female leucorrhea is transparent and slightly sticky. Now we will introduce the normal leucorrhea of ​​women in detail.

Leucorrhea, or vaginal discharge, is a mixture of vaginal mucosal exudate, cervical glands and endometrial gland secretions, and contains vaginal epithelial exfoliated cells, white blood cells and some non-pathogenic bacteria. Under normal circumstances, the quality and quantity of vaginal discharge changes with the menstrual cycle. After the menstruation is over, the vaginal discharge is small in volume, white in color, and paste-like. In the middle of the menstrual cycle when the ovaries are about to ovulate, due to the vigorous secretion of the cervical glands, the leucorrhea increases and becomes transparent and slightly sticky like egg white. 2 to 3 days after ovulation, vaginal discharge becomes turbid, thick and less in quantity. Before and after menstruation, due to pelvic congestion, vaginal mucosal exudate increases and leucorrhea often increases.

If there are abnormal changes in the color, quality, and quantity of leucorrhea, it is called abnormal leucorrhea. Clinically, most women's abnormal leucorrhea is caused by not paying attention to personal hygiene. Normal people can just clean the vulva with clean water. If you do not have gynecological diseases and do not have special needs for sterilization and anti-inflammation, it is best not to use feminine wash excessively. It is reported that the risk of pelvic infection in women who use vaginal douches is 73% higher than that in women who do not. The main reason is that the douches used destroy the self-cleaning function of the vagina, allowing pathogens to enter.

The above is the normal leucorrhea for women. When there is no inflammatory stimulation, the leucorrhea is transparent and sticky. Once stimulated by inflammation, changes in properties, odor, etc. may occur. Female friends need to pay attention at this time. Timely discovery and timely treatment should be carried out to avoid delaying the disease.