What is the situation when female vaginal discharge has an odor?

We all know that whether a woman's vaginal secretions are normal is related to whether a woman's body is healthy. If a woman's vaginal secretions have an odor, it goes without saying that this person's body is unhealthy. What happens if a woman’s vaginal discharge has an odor? I think many people don’t know this, so let’s learn about it together.

1. Leucorrhea is a sticky white liquid that flows out of the vagina of women of childbearing age. It is mainly composed of secretions from the Bartholin's glands, cervical glands, endometrium, exudate from the vaginal mucosa and desquamated vaginal epithelial cells. Leucorrhea has the effect of inhibiting bacterial growth. During sexual intercourse, the amount of leucorrhea will increase, which will have a lubricating effect on the vagina and can significantly improve the quality of sexual life.

2. When the reproductive system is healthy, leucorrhea will undergo regular changes with the menstrual cycle. Usually in the middle of the menstrual period, before and after ovulation, the leucorrhea will increase and become thin and transparent to facilitate the passage of sperm. After ovulation, the leucorrhea will become thick, turbid and less in amount. Leucorrhea sometimes increases before menstruation or during pregnancy.

3. Abnormal changes in the color, quality, quantity and taste of leucorrhea are called abnormal leucorrhea. Abnormal leucorrhea may have physiological reasons or may be caused by disease. Relevant examinations are needed to find out the cause and then provide symptomatic treatment.

4. The leucorrhea has a fishy smell: If the vaginitis is caused by Haemophilus vaginalis, the leucorrhea will have a special fishy smell. It is also accompanied by vaginal burning, pain, itching, and vulva moisture.

5. Leucorrhea has a fishy smell: Vaginitis caused by anaerobic bacteria infection, Trichomonas infection or Haemophilus vaginalis infection often causes leucorrhea to have a fishy smell. Routine examination of leucorrhea and B-ultrasound examination are required to determine the cause before symptomatic treatment. Never take medicine blindly on your own.

The above content has told us in detail what it means when female vaginal discharge has an odor. If the above situation occurs, don’t panic. As long as you receive treatment according to the doctor’s instructions, I believe you will recover soon.