What is the cause of green leucorrhea?

Gynecological problems are important issues that bother some women. They don’t know much about the symptoms of gynecological diseases, but they are deeply troubled by gynecological diseases, which has a great impact on the lives of female patients. Therefore, we should pay more attention to female gynecological diseases. Some women have some symptoms of gynecological diseases, such as green leucorrhea like tofu dregs. What is the cause of this symptom? Let’s take a look at the relevant introduction below.

If the leucorrhea is abnormal and resembling tofu dregs, it may be candidal vaginitis.

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common and frequent vulvovaginal inflammatory disease caused by Candida albicans. Candida albicans is a conditionally pathogenic bacterium. 10% to 20% of non-pregnant women and 30% of pregnant women have this fungus parasitic in their vagina, but the amount of bacteria is small and does not cause symptoms. Vaginitis symptoms will only occur when the systemic and local vaginal immunity decreases, especially the local cellular immunity decreases, and Candida albicans multiplies in large numbers.

The typical symptom of candidal vaginitis is vulvar itching, and the itching symptoms vary from mild to severe, and come and go. When the itching is severe, the patient will be restless and unable to sleep or eat. When the inflammation is severe, urination pain and sexual intercourse pain may also occur. Increased vaginal discharge is another major symptom of this disease. The vaginal discharge is usually thick and appears to be dregs or curd-like.

For simple vulvovaginal candidiasis, local medication is the main choice. Generally, the symptoms will be alleviated or disappear within 2-3 days after medication. Clotrimazole vaginal suppository, use every 3 days, 2 times in total.

Regarding the treatment of complicated vulvovaginal candidiasis, the selected drugs are basically the same as those for simple vulvovaginal candidiasis. Whether local or systemic medications are used, the treatment time should be appropriately extended.

The treatment principles for vulvovaginal candidiasis during pregnancy are: the primary issue that must be considered during treatment is whether the drug is harmful to the fetus; treatment is mainly local medication, and systemic medication is not used; it is limited to pregnant women with symptoms and signs.

Women's health problems have always been a persistent problem that troubles women, especially gynecological problems. These problems have had a certain impact on women's lives and even family happiness will be affected. Therefore, gynecological problems need urgent treatment for women, and green, tofu-like leucorrhea is a typical symptom of candidal vaginitis, and women should pay great attention to this.