Yellow and sticky vaginal discharge during ovulation

Normal leucorrhea should be viscous, colorless and odorless, and occasionally turn white. If the leucorrhea is yellow or too viscous, these are not normal, because changes in leucorrhea may indicate that the patient has various serious diseases such as Trichomonas vaginitis and candidal vaginitis, which will cause problems with leucorrhea.

What's wrong with yellow vaginal discharge?

Normal leucorrhea is colorless, transparent or white. If the leucorrhea is yellow, it is considered abnormal. Many female friends have experienced yellow leucorrhea, but they don’t know what causes it and feel very uneasy. So, what's wrong with yellow leucorrhea? Next, this article will introduce to you the three main reasons that cause yellow leucorrhea.

1. Trichomonas vaginitis

Yellow leucorrhea is related to Trichomonas vaginitis. The leucorrhea will be yellow. In more serious cases, the leucorrhea will be yellow-green, with obvious pus and foam. Trichomonas vaginitis can also cause vulvar itching. If the above symptoms occur, it is most likely that you have Trichomonas vaginitis. It should be noted that Trichomonas vaginitis is contagious, 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 Trichomonas vaginitis, yellow leucorrhea is also related to candidal vaginitis. The culprit of candidal vaginitis is Candida albicans. The common symptoms of candidal vaginitis are vulvar itching and increased leucorrhea. The leucorrhea is like tofu dregs, white in color or with yellow flaky spots, and has a foul odor.

3. Senile vaginitis

Senile vaginitis can also cause symptoms such as yellow leucorrhea, mainly yellow watery leucorrhea or purulent leucorrhea, accompanied by a foul odor, and some blood in the leucorrhea. The reason for senile vaginitis is the lack of estrogen in the patient's body after menopause.

What's wrong with yellow leucorrhea? Generally speaking, yellow leucorrhea is related to vaginal inflammation. For example, the trichomoniasis vaginitis, candidal vaginitis and senile vaginitis mentioned above will all cause yellow leucorrhea. In addition, yellow leucorrhea may be related to gynecological diseases such as cervical erosion and chronic cervicitis. It is recommended that everyone must pay attention to it and go to the hospital for treatment in time.