After taking birth control pills, my vaginal discharge turned yellow

Some people do not want to use conventional methods of contraception, so birth control pills become a more preferred method. However, the use of contraceptives has a great impact on women's bodies, and they cannot be taken frequently, as they are very harmful. Some women have found that birth control pills affect their leucorrhea. After taking birth control pills, their leucorrhea turns yellow. This situation will definitely make them very worried. So, why does leucorrhea turn yellow after taking birth control pills? Let’s take a look below.

What is the reason for yellow vaginal discharge?

1. Yellow watery leucorrhea is mostly caused by necrosis of diseased tissue and is common in submucosal uterine fibroids, cervical cancer, fallopian tube cancer, etc.

2. Candidal vaginitis is one of the common vaginitis, often caused by Candida albicans infection. It is more common in pregnant women and diabetic patients. Long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can cause imbalance of normal vaginal flora, resulting in yellow leucorrhea. Young women wearing tight nylon pants can increase the humidity and temperature of the perineum, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of mold.

3. Trichomonas vaginitis is the most common vaginitis, caused by infection with Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomonas vaginalis is an anaerobic parasitic protozoan that often parasitizes the urogenital tract. In women, it mainly exists in the vagina, but also in the urethra, paraurethral glands, bladder and other parts. In men, it often parasitizes in the urethra, prostate and other parts. Typical leucorrhea is yellow-green, foamy, thin, and has a fishy odor. When inflammation invades the urethra, there may be symptoms of urgency and frequency of urination.

4. Senile vaginitis is more common in elderly women who have been postmenopausal for many years. The important symptom of senile vaginitis is increased leucorrhea, often accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and vagina and a burning sensation in the vagina. The typical leucorrhea is light yellow, watery or purulent, has a foul odor, and is often mixed with a small amount of blood.

[Do not over-clean the vagina] Under normal circumstances, our vagina will maintain the balance of acidity and alkalinity on its own. Try not to clean the vagina with detergents or disinfectants, or even over-scrub it. This may not only disrupt the balance of the vaginal environment, but may also cause vaginal damage. So usually just rinse with warm water.

[Wear breathable cotton pants] Try to wear breathable cotton underwear and underwear to keep dry. If you don’t have much secretion, try not to use sanitary pads. If you use them, you must change them frequently to avoid bacterial growth.

[Eat less irritating foods] Under normal circumstances, our natural immune system will automatically deal with these invading bacteria, so we should have a healthy and balanced diet and eat less irritating foods to allow the immune system to function normally.

[Normal and simple sexual life] Many vaginal diseases are transmitted through sexual behavior. If you have too many sexual partners, it is difficult to control whether you are infected. Therefore, as long as your sexual life is simple, the chance of contracting specific vaginal (diseases) will be greatly reduced.

[You should keep a happy mood] Keeping a happy mood is also a good way to enhance immunity. In addition, your daily life and work schedule should be normal so that the immune system can function normally.