Is yellow discharge normal during menopause?

Abnormal secretion is related to many gynecological diseases. The common symptoms of gynecological diseases are mostly manifested as abnormal secretion. Therefore, once abnormal secretion is found, you need to see a doctor immediately. Women need to pay attention to the health of their private parts after menopause. If vaginal discharge is abnormal, they need to go to the hospital for regular examination and treatment immediately.

Reasons for yellow-green vaginal discharge after menopause

1. Candidal vaginitis

Yellow leucorrhea is related to candidal vaginitis. The vaginal discharge will appear light yellow. In more serious cases, the vaginal discharge will appear light green, with obvious pus and contain foam. Candidal vaginitis will also cause vulvar itching. If the above symptoms occur, it is most likely that you have candidal vaginitis. It should be noted that candidal vaginitis can spread, and for those with sexual partners, it is recommended that both men and women be treated together.

2. Fungal vaginitis

In addition to being related to candidal vaginitis, yellow leucorrhea is also related to fungal vaginitis. The culprit of candidal vaginitis is Candida albicans. The common symptoms of candidal vaginitis are vulvar itching and frequent changes in the quality of vaginal discharge. The vaginal discharge is like tofu dregs and leucorrhea, with a milky white color or yellowish black spots and a peculiar smell.

3. Elderly vaginitis

Elderly people with vaginitis may also have symptoms of yellow leucorrhea, mainly yellowish-brown leucorrhea or dregs of leucorrhea, accompanied by a peculiar smell, and some blood in the vaginal discharge. Elderly women often suffer from vaginitis because of the lack of estrogen in their bodies after menopause.

What should I pay attention to if my vaginal discharge is yellow after menopause?

1. Develop good living habits. When taking a bath, try to use a shower, and avoid using public bathtubs and public toilets to avoid cross infection.

2. Keep the vagina dry. Try to choose pure cotton underwear and avoid wearing tight underwear or underwear made of polyester materials with poor breathability.

3. Participate in fitness exercises appropriately. Regular exercise can promote pelvic blood circulation, which is beneficial to maintaining the normal function of the urinary system.

4. Avoid all ice products and cold drinks.

5. Fruits that are forbidden to be eaten: cold fresh fruits such as melon, cantaloupe, cantaloupe, pear, red grapefruit, red-heart pomelo, coconut juice, orange, hard persimmon, mangosteen, and tomato. Hot fruits such as longan, lychee and durian.

6. Avoid vegetables: such as radish, cabbage, mung bean, eggplant, loofah, cucumber, and wax gourd.