Will I still have vaginal discharge when I am pregnant?

Will there be leucorrhea during pregnancy? Many people will have doubts about this issue. Pregnant women will also have leucorrhea during pregnancy. Leucorrhea is generally colorless and odorless. Leucorrhea has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects and has a protective effect on the vagina, which not only keeps the vagina moist but also prevents bacterial infection. When leucorrhea is yellow or has an odor, it is mostly a symptom caused by bacterial infection. Let’s take a closer look below.

Leucorrhea can not only maintain the normal ecological balance of the vagina, but also keep the vagina moist, which helps the sexual life of women of childbearing age to proceed smoothly. So will there still be leucorrhea during pregnancy? Women will have leucorrhea during pregnancy, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, pregnant women should pay attention to one thing: if the amount of vaginal discharge increases during pregnancy and has a very special odor and color, you should consult a doctor in time.

Generally speaking, after a woman becomes pregnant, under the influence of estrogen and progesterone secreted by the placenta, the vaginal mucosa becomes congested and edematous, and its appearance becomes purple-blue. The vaginal folds increase, and the condition becomes soft and elastic, with an increased surface area. At this time, the permeability of the vaginal mucosa increases, and the exudate increases significantly than when not pregnant. At the same time, the glandular secretions of the cervical canal increase, so the vaginal secretions will be more and may be thicker than usual. It is normal for the leucorrhea to be transparent, watery, and occasionally light yellow and have no odor. If the vulva does not itch and the leucorrhea does not have an odor, there is no need to worry. This is a normal physiological change and no treatment is required. However, if you experience vulva itching and pain, yellow leucorrhea, strange smell, or other symptoms, you need to go to the hospital for treatment.

What is the cause of yellow leucorrhea in early pregnancy?

Generally, women's secretions will increase significantly after pregnancy. Normal secretions should be colorless and odorless. If the leucorrhea is yellow in the early stages of pregnancy, it is mostly caused by reproductive system infections, the most common of which are vaginitis, cervicitis, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc.

Because the development of the placenta after a woman becomes pregnant requires a lot of nutrition, the large amount of estrogen and progesterone secreted will cause the body to synthesize polysaccharides for the growth and development of the fetus. However, if there is a lot of sugar in the vagina, it will easily provide good growth conditions for Candida, which will cause candidal vaginitis, Trichomonas vaginitis, and bacterial vaginitis. If you suffer from candidal vaginitis, the most typical symptoms are increased leucorrhea, which is in the form of curd or flakes. The vagina and vaginal vestibule mucosa are highly edematous and covered with a white curd-like film, which is distributed in dots or flakes and is easy to peel off. Underneath is a damaged, flushed base, which may form ulcers or leave bruises. In severe cases, the labia minora may swell and adhere.

If it is Trichomonas vaginitis, the leucorrhea will increase and may be a thin serous liquid, grayish yellow or yellow-green, sometimes mixed with blood, and there will be foam in the leucorrhea. Itching and burning of the vulva, and pain during sexual intercourse are also common. When the infection involves the urethra, there may be urinary pain, urgency, and even hematuria.

If it is bacterial vaginosis, the typical clinical symptoms are a significant increase in abnormal vaginal secretions, which are thin, homogeneous or thin, pasty, grayish white, grayish yellow or milky yellow, and have a special fishy odor. Vaginal burning sensation and itching.