Foreign body discharge from the vagina

The female genitals have certain disinfection and self-immune functions, but if women do not pay attention to their private hygiene or some women have chaotic sex lives, it is easy to cause gynecological diseases such as vaginitis or cervical erosion. Gynecological diseases are accompanied by many phenomena, so when abnormal vaginal secretions are found, people should pay attention. So what is the cause of foreign body discharge from the vagina?

The main manifestations of vaginal foreign bodies are increased vaginal secretions and infection. If they are retained for a long time and not removed, they can cause urogenital fistula, vaginal ulcers, pelvic abscesses, stones, etc. It is not uncommon in clinical practice and can occur at any age. It is more common in young girls in China and can also be seen in adult patients with mental illness; it also occurs occasionally in normal adult women abroad.

The main manifestations of vaginal foreign bodies are increased vaginal secretions and infection. If they are retained for a long time and not removed, they can cause urogenital fistula, vaginal ulcers, pelvic abscesses, stones, etc., which can easily lead to misdiagnosis and cause great mental and physical pain to the patient.

(1) Pain and bleeding: Large foreign bodies or irritating foreign bodies such as folk medicine suppositories can cause severe vaginal pain and bleeding. Glass cups, perfume bottles, etc. may break when trying to remove them, damaging the vaginal wall. Some patients may also experience long-term chronic pelvic pain or lumbar pain.

(2) Increased vaginal discharge with odor: Depending on the nature of the foreign body, it can cause acute or chronic vaginitis, manifested as vaginal itching, increased vaginal discharge with odor; or large amounts of pus or bloody discharge; or recurrent discharge of light yellow, thin, fishy-smelling liquid. Due to long-term irritation from secretions or complications leading to urinary incontinence, it can be combined with vulvitis, manifested as a rash on the vulva or even the inner thighs. After secondary infection, the patient may feel burning pain in the vulva and have difficulty in moving.

(3) Sensation of a foreign body in the vagina accompanied by pain during sexual intercourse: Women with a history of sexual activity may experience a foreign body sensation during sexual intercourse depending on the size of the foreign body. In severe cases, sexual intercourse may be painful. Long-term retention of foreign bodies may cause scar formation, vaginal closure, and even inability to have sexual intercourse.