What to do if the vaginal discharge is red

As we all know, leucorrhea is the "barometer" of women's health, and normal leucorrhea indicates women's physical health. However, if some women's leucorrhea is red, it means that there is a problem with their health and they need to pay special attention to it. When this abnormality occurs, we must go to the hospital for timely diagnosis and treatment of the disease. So what should we do if the leucorrhea is red? Let’s see how authoritative experts answer this question.

1. What is the reason for the red color of vaginal discharge?

According to experts, normal leucorrhea is white in color, sometimes transparent, sometimes sticky, and has no odor. Red vaginal discharge is usually caused by blood in the vaginal discharge, also known as bloody vaginal discharge: it refers to the presence of blood in the vaginal discharge. Gynecologists generally consider pathological reasons, which are related to the following diseases:

1. Caused by cervical polyps: Cervical polyps are a type of cervical erosion. The main symptoms are yellow leucorrhea, odorous leucorrhea, bloody leucorrhea, etc.

2. Severe cervical erosion causes: Symptoms include increased vaginal discharge, yellow color, stickiness and odor, accompanied by vulvar itching, occasional bleeding, lumbar pain, dysmenorrhea, etc.

3. Acute vaginitis causes: Symptoms include increased leucorrhea, which is yellow or purulent and has a foul odor. When the infection is severe, vaginal bleeding may occur.

4. Senile vaginitis causes: increased vaginal discharge in a light yellow color, and in severe cases, bloody and purulent vaginal discharge;

5. Caused by malignant cervical tumors: Manifested as a small amount of bleeding or increased vaginal discharge after intercourse.

6. Endometrial cancer causes: irregular bleeding, with the amount of bleeding varying from time to time. Premenopausal women may have heavy and prolonged menstrual cycles, while postmenopausal women may experience postmenopausal bleeding.

In addition to the above pathological reasons, some other situations may also cause red vaginal discharge: for example, IUD insertion can also cause bloody vaginal discharge and thus cause red vaginal discharge; during ovulation, the ovarian function may be somewhat unstable, and it is possible that some blood may be mixed in the vaginal discharge.

It is worth noting that there are many situations in which leucorrhea is red. If symptoms occur, you should immediately go to a regular hospital to check the bleeding site. Do not wait until the bloody leucorrhea disappears before seeing a doctor, thereby losing the opportunity to directly observe the bloody leucorrhea. If the vaginal discharge is red after menopause, you should go to the hospital for a check-up to rule out the possibility of cancer. Generally speaking, the chance of cancer is very small, and it is most commonly caused by inflammation. Therefore, female friends should not panic or even suffer from insomnia when they see red vaginal discharge. They should also not self-diagnose and take medicine blindly, so as not to aggravate the condition. The wisest choice is to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

2. What should I do if my vaginal discharge is red?

Experts say that if you find that your vaginal discharge is red, do not delay treatment or use medication blindly. You should go to the hospital for a comprehensive gynecological examination as soon as possible. If the symptoms are severe, they will become increasingly difficult to treat.

The gynecological examinations required for red vaginal discharge include:

1. Fungal and Trichomonas examination: After the leucorrhea is processed, the presence of Trichomonas or fungi can be detected under a microscope. If Trichomonas or fungi are present, they will be indicated by "+". This symbol only means that you have been infected with Trichomonas or fungus, and does not indicate the severity of the infection.

2. Vaginal cleanliness check: It is divided into four degrees, I to II degrees are normal, III to IV degrees are abnormal leucorrhea, indicating vaginal inflammation.

3. pH value check: The normal pH value is around 4.5. The vagina is weakly acidic, which is the self-cleaning function of the vagina and can prevent the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria. If you suffer from trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis, the pH value will rise and may be greater than 5 to 6.

4. Clue cell examination: a method for checking bacterial vaginosis. Many bacteria gather around the vaginal epithelial cells, making their edges blurred. These are clue cells, the most sensitive and specific sign of bacterial vaginosis.

5. Amine test: a method for checking bacterial vaginosis. The diagnosis is made by a positive reaction to the amine test in the vaginal discharge.

What should I do if my leucorrhea is red? The above is the relevant content introduced by the experts. Generally, red vaginal discharge is abnormal, so you must go to the hospital for a physical examination in time. In life, we should also pay more attention to women's physical health and develop good living habits. Finally, I wish those female friends who suffer from some gynecological diseases to recover soon and live a happy life!