What causes vaginal itching and leucorrhea with odor?

Vaginal itching and abnormal leucorrhea are the most common symptoms in women, which are also manifestations of gynecological diseases. Therefore, when we experience vaginal itching or abnormal leucorrhea, we need to pay attention. It should be examined and treated as soon as possible. Under normal circumstances, leucorrhea is colorless and odorless. If the leucorrhea appears pus-yellow and has an odor, it is likely caused by gynecological inflammation. So what exactly is going on with vaginal itching and abnormal leucorrhea?

If the leucorrhea has an odor, then female friends should be vigilant. This is what we generally call abnormal leucorrhea. Not only the change in odor should be noted, but if the amount increases without any reason, and the color and texture change, these should also cause attention. Normally, the amount of vaginal discharge increases during ovulation because the cervical mucus increases before ovulation. It can also increase when taking oral contraceptives because the hormone levels in the body change. It can also increase during pregnancy. The increase in vaginal discharge in such a situation is a normal physiological phenomenon. If it is caused by other unknown reasons, it should be paid attention to.

There are several possible causes of inflammatory conditions:

1. Fungal vaginitis: The leucorrhea of ​​this inflammation is usually yellow or white in color, viscous and sometimes thin in texture, but it has a very special feature that it is in the form of curds or tofu dregs;

2. Trichomonas vaginitis: When this type of inflammation occurs, the leucorrhea is generally purulent, foamy, yellow in color, and accompanied by a foul odor;

3. Bacterial vaginitis: When there is this kind of inflammation, the leucorrhea is generally grayish yellow or grayish white, thin and even, and has a special smell, with a fishy odor.

4. Chronic cervicitis or cervical erosion: This is a very common gynecological disease. In this case, the amount of leucorrhea will generally increase, and it will be grayish white and accompanied by an odor.

The article introduces some possible causes of vaginal itching and abnormal vaginal discharge. It may be a sign that women are infected with gynecological diseases. Leucorrhea is a sign of women's health. If leucorrhea is abnormal, it may be caused by gynecological inflammation. So when these symptoms appear, we need to conduct detailed examination and treatment. The best way is to get treatment as soon as possible.