Leucorrhea smells bad after menstruation

The female lower body is a place that is very susceptible to bacterial infection. Because it is in a humid environment for a long time, it is very likely to breed bacteria and cause gynecological diseases. The phenomenon of leucorrhea is a physiological phenomenon that women will experience after ovulation. For normal women, their leucorrhea is transparent and has no obvious odor. However, some women find that their leucorrhea smells very bad after menstruation. What is the reason for this phenomenon?

1. Why does leucorrhea smell bad after menstruation?

It is considered that there may be vaginitis, cervicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial and fungal infection, which is largely related to the decrease in immunity during menstruation and the use of sanitary napkins. It is recommended to have a gynecological examination in time and take symptomatic treatment measures according to the examination results.

2. Classification of leucorrhea odor

1. Fishy smell: In some cases of vaginitis caused by anaerobic bacteria, Trichomonas infection or Haemophilus vaginalis infection, the leucorrhea is often accompanied by a fishy smell.

2. Foul smell: If the leucorrhea has a foul smell, it is often caused by severe infection or tumor of the reproductive tract. Such as malignant tumors of the reproductive tract, severe endometritis, and severe cervical erosion. Especially for elderly women, if the vaginal discharge has a foul odor and is bright red in color, it is often a sign of a malignant tumor.

3. Analysis of leucorrhea

1. Bloody leucorrhea: There is blood mixed in the leucorrhea, and the amount of blood is uncertain. This type of leucorrhea should alert you to the possibility of malignant tumors such as cervical cancer and uterine cancer. In addition, bloody leucorrhea may also occur in patients with cervical polyps, submucosal fibroids, and senile vaginitis.

2. Purulent leucorrhea: yellow or yellow-green in color, sticky, and has a fishy smell. It is mostly caused by vaginal inflammation. It is common in Trichomonas vaginitis, chronic cervicitis, endometritis, pyometra and vaginal foreign bodies.

3. Tofu-like leucorrhea: It appears in small pieces like tofu or curd, and at the same time, the vulva is itchy and unbearable, which is a typical phenomenon of candidal vaginitis.

4. Yellow watery leucorrhea: It is mostly caused by necrosis or degeneration of diseased tissue. If there is continuous bleeding in large amounts, advanced cervical cancer, endometrial cancer or submucosal myoma with infection should be considered. Those with paroxysmal discharge should be aware of the possibility of fallopian tube cancer.

5. Transparent sticky leucorrhea: like clear nasal discharge, more common in weak women. Similar increase in leucorrhea may occur in cases of endometrial hyperplasia or after the use of estrogen drugs.