Causes of light green leucorrhea

Many women secrete a white fluid called leucorrhea. Why is it called leucorrhea? Because it is white in color, and it is only normal when it is white in color. But not all women's leucorrhea is white in color, some can be light yellow or light green. Light yellow is actually a more common abnormal condition, but light green is not very common. So what should we do about light green leucorrhea? Let’s discuss it below.

Females enter puberty. Under the influence of hormones secreted by the ovaries. Vaginal epithelial cells are regularly regenerated and shed, and the vaginal wall can secrete a small amount of fluid; the mucous glands of the cervix also change periodically under the influence of ovarian endocrine secretions and secrete clear mucus. This mixture of epithelial cells, mucus, and fluid flows out of the vagina. It tastes like egg white. It's leucorrhea. Because the epithelial cells shed from the vagina contain sugar, which is broken down into lactic acid by vaginal lactobacilli, the leucorrhea is acidic. It has strong bactericidal ability. Generally speaking. Various pathogenic bacteria such as E. coli and fungi are often unable to multiply in large numbers in the vagina. Even if a few bacteria survive and reach deep inside, they will be blocked and cleared by cervical mucus. Therefore, leucorrhea is known as women’s “natural barrier”. In addition, another important function of leucorrhea is to keep the vaginal wall moist. It has a protective effect on women's external genitalia. If a woman's vaginal discharge is excessive, green, yellow, has an odor, or resembles tofu dregs, it is a manifestation of abnormal vaginal discharge, which is mostly caused by gynecological inflammation.

Therefore, our editor pointed out that abnormal leucorrhea requires vigilance against seven types of inflammation. Next, let's listen to the editor's brief introduction to this issue!

1. Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease

Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease can also cause excessive vaginal discharge. Its symptoms are excessive vaginal discharge, increased menstruation or menstrual disorders, lower abdominal distension, pain, and lumbar and sacral pain, which are often aggravated after fatigue, sexual intercourse, and before and after menstruation. Sometimes there is low fever, fatigue or lack of energy, general discomfort, and insomnia.

2. Candida albicans infection

Candida albicans, also known as mold, is a saprophytic parasite that usually lives in the human skin, mucous membranes, digestive tract and other organs. When the body's resistance is reduced, Candida albicans will multiply, and when it reaches a certain amount, the human body will become ill.

3. Trichomonas vaginalis infection

This infection can easily cause excessive vaginal discharge with a foul odor and itching of the genitals. If you find that the secretions on your underwear are yellow or yellow with light green, have foam and a strange smell, and there is a burning sensation in the vagina and itching of the vulva, it means that the vagina is sounding the alarm and Trichomonas is "harassing" it.

4. Cervical disease

The trauma of childbirth, changes in sex hormones, or inflammation of the cervix caused by sexual intercourse may lead to cervical erosion and excessive vaginal discharge. A small number of women may experience cervical erosion without any cause, which is called "congenital cervical erosion", which can also cause excessive vaginal discharge. Chronic cervicitis can also cause excessive vaginal discharge. In this case, the vaginal discharge is milky white mucous or light yellow purulent, occasionally mixed with a small amount of blood. It can also cause pain in the lumbar and sacral area, and pain in the pelvic area, which can cause infertility.

5. Atrophic vaginitis

A small number of women have lost both ovaries due to illness or have early menopause or are post-menopausal. Due to the gradual lack of estrogen in the body, the vaginal wall gradually becomes fragile and susceptible to bacterial infection and inflammation, leading to excessive vaginal discharge.

6. Pathogen infection

Using contaminated sanitary products can allow pathogens to enter the reproductive tract through the vaginal opening, causing infection and excessive vaginal discharge. Some types of pathogens enter the female reproductive system and may infect the reproductive tract, causing excessive vaginal discharge.

7. Viral infection

The virus infects the cervix, vagina, and vulva. For example, filterable viruses that cause colds and filterable diseases such as genital warts often cause excessive vaginal discharge.

We have discussed with you what to do about light green leucorrhea. Most people would feel uneasy when encountering this uncommon situation. But after reading this article, you will have some understanding, so there is no need to panic. As long as you solve the problem scientifically, you will return to normal. The important thing is not to give up and to persevere.