What is the reason for milky white discharge down there?

Due to its structure, female reproductive organs are prone to breeding bacteria and infection, so daily cleaning is very important. Sometimes there is milky white secretion at the female vaginal opening. The main reasons for this condition are increased leucorrhea or vaginitis. But no matter which one it is, as long as it has a bad effect on our reproductive organs, it should be resolved in time. The following is an explanation of the reasons for milky white secretions in the vagina. I hope everyone can find the right medicine for the disease.

Is it normal for vaginal discharge to be thick and milky white?

Whether the leucorrhea is healthy or not is a signal of whether there is disease in a woman’s private parts. If a woman’s leucorrhea is abnormal, it means that her private parts must be suffering from disease. The symptoms of abnormal leucorrhea in women include blood in the leucorrhea. The symptoms of blood in the leucorrhea in women are very serious. Abnormal leucorrhea in women with blood in the leucorrhea is likely to indicate a malignant tumor. If a woman's leucorrhea smells bad, she may have Trichomonas vaginitis.

Large quantity. The color is mostly transparent and appears like clear water, but the amount is so large that the underwear is often soaked. Apart from that, there are no other abnormal expressions. Such leucorrhea is abnormal and may be related to chronic vaginitis and cervical erosion. Further examination in the hospital is needed to confirm the diagnosis.

White mucous leucorrhea. Although it looks almost the same as normal leucorrhea on the surface, the amount is increased and it is a slightly sticky white mucus. This kind of leucorrhea is seen after using estrogen-containing drugs or when the pelvic cavity is congested. It is caused by increased secretion of cervical glands and vaginal mucosa and generally does not require special treatment.

Tofu-like leucorrhea. This is a unique symptom of candidal vaginitis, which is usually accompanied by severe itching in the vulva area. The vulva and vaginal walls are often covered with a layer of white film-like substance, which is not easy to wipe off. If it is wiped off, the red and swollen mucosa will be exposed, which is easy to be infected by fungi, and is often accompanied by vulvar itching and burning pain. Especially people with diabetes or pregnant women should think about this, because pregnant women and people with diabetes have poor physical condition and low immunity, which makes them prone to fungal infections.

Foul-smelling and frothy leucorrhea. The main symptom is an increase in leucorrhea, which is white or yellow-green foamy and has a fishy odor. Foamy leucorrhea is the main feature of Trichomonas vaginitis. In addition, vaginal burning sensation, pain, and pain during sexual intercourse may also occur. Scratching often causes vulvitis, local congestion and swelling.

In fact, the factors that affect women's reproductive health are not only caused by diseases, but also include unhealthy lifestyles, such as staying up late, eating spicy foods, unclean sexual life, etc. Therefore, simply observing leucorrhea and then receiving timely treatment is not the best option. Instead, we should start from the details of life and take preventive measures to protect reproductive health to the greatest extent.

What are the symptoms of abnormal leucorrhea

5 major manifestations of abnormal leucorrhea:

1. Yellow watery leucorrhea

It often occurs after continuous vaginal bleeding, with a large amount of purulent and foul-smelling leucorrhea flowing out of the vagina. Advanced cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, or submucosal myoma with infection should be considered first. Those with paroxysmal discharge should be aware of the possibility of fallopian tube cancer.

2. Purulent leucorrhea

It is yellow or yellow-green in color, sticky or foamy, and has a foul odor. It is mostly caused by vaginal inflammation, among which Trichomonas vaginitis is the most common, and is often accompanied by vulvar itching. It can also be seen in chronic cervicitis, senile vaginitis, endometritis, mesometrial effusion or foreign bodies in the vagina.

3. Cheese-like leucorrhea or tofu-like leucorrhea

Most of them are typical phenomena of candidal vaginitis, often accompanied by severe vulvar itching.

4. Bloody leucorrhea

If there is blood in the leucorrhea, you should be alert to the possibility of malignant tumors such as cervical cancer and endometrial cancer.

However, benign lesions such as cervical polyps, cervical erosion, submucosal myoma, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, urethral caruncle, senile vaginitis, etc. can also cause bloody leucorrhea, and a small amount of blood caused by intrauterine contraceptive device.

5. Urinary dysfunction with increased leucorrhea

In typical gonococcal infection, the leucorrhea is like the urethral secretion, with increased amount, yellow purulent, and showing intense inflammatory reaction. The leucorrhea caused by chlamydia in cervicitis is less viscous and has an increase in white serous cervical secretions.