Why is the leucorrhea similar to tofu dregs?

As the saying goes, "Nine out of ten women have leucorrhea", which shows that every woman has leucorrhea. So what is the reason when the leucorrhea resembles tofu dregs? Under normal circumstances, women's leucorrhea should be a colorless, odorless, transparent substance. So what is the reason that causes the leucorrhea to become similar to tofu dregs? Let's find out together. I hope female friends can pay more attention to their bodies.

1. Causes

1. In case of fungal vaginitis, the leucorrhea is yellow or white, mostly viscous, sometimes thin, and typically in the form of tofu dregs or curds;

2. The leucorrhea of ​​trichomoniasis is thin pus-like, yellow, and foamy, or like rice water, grayish white, and smelly;

3. When the cervix is ​​eroded, the vaginal discharge is usually yellow, sticky like pus, and odorless.

4. The leucorrhea of ​​gonorrhea is yellow pus-like;

5. When suffering from pelvic inflammatory diseases such as endometritis, leucorrhea will increase, be yellow in color, thin in texture, and often accompanied by abdominal pain;

6. When suffering from fallopian tube cancer, watery leucorrhea will appear continuously due to the tumor stimulating the fallopian tube epithelium to exude fluid and cause necrosis of the diseased tissue.

2. Features

Tofu-like leucorrhea refers to the discharge that looks like tofu dregs, which is white and lumpy. Because most leucorrhea is sticky and yellow, it is easy to distinguish. Tofu-like leucorrhea is a characteristic of candidal vaginitis, but it is generally not easy to flow out and most of it remains in the vagina.

3. Hazards

Generally speaking, abnormal leucorrhea is caused by gynecological diseases. Normal leucorrhea should be milky white or colorless and transparent, with a slightly fishy smell or no smell. The amount and texture of leucorrhea are affected by the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body, and vary periodically with the menstrual cycle, with varying amounts, textures and thicknesses. This white secretion is characterized by being white, thick, and resembling curd or tofu dregs, because it is made up of desquamated epithelial cells and mycelium, yeast, and pseudohyphae. The main cause of this leucorrhea symptom is the imbalance of Candida in the vagina. Leucorrhea in the form of tofu-dregs is very harmful, so don't take it lightly. The most likely cause of leucorrhea in the form of tofu-dregs is candidal vaginitis. Leucorrhea in the form of tofu-dregs is a typical feature of candidal vaginitis, which is often caused by Candida albicans infection and is more common in pregnant women and diabetic patients. Young women wearing tight nylon pants can increase the humidity and temperature of the perineum, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of fungi. Leucorrhea that is in the form of tofu residue may also be a dangerous sign of other cervical diseases or vaginal diseases. If treatment is not timely, serious sequelae may occur, such as gynecological inflammations such as pelvic inflammatory disease and endometritis. In severe cases, terminal illnesses such as vaginal cancer, uterine cancer, and cervical cancer may occur. Many middle-aged women who get cancer do so because they did not pay attention to abnormal leucorrhea when they were young.

4. Pay attention to prevention

1. Pay attention to personal hygiene and keep the vulva clean and dry; wash and change underwear frequently, do not share bath towels or bathtubs with others, do not wear underwear made of nylon or similar fabrics, and boil and disinfect bath towels and underwear used during illness.

2. Strengthen health publicity, and conduct regular censuses and treatments for female workers and students in factories, institutions, and residents, especially those in dormitories, in order to eliminate sources of infection.

3. Sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment, or condoms should be used to prevent cross infection. Vaginal medication and sitz baths should be avoided during menstruation. Women with recurrent episodes should check their husband's urine and prostatic fluid, and repeat the tests if necessary. If positive, both should be treated together. Diet adjustment: The diet should be light, and avoid spicy and stimulating foods to avoid generating dampness and heat or damaging the yin and blood.

5. Pay attention to dietary nutrition

1. Eat more yogurt rich in active Lactobacillus acidophilus, such as yogurt with bifidobacterium and soy oligosaccharides, which can promote the reproduction and growth of beneficial bacteria in the body and inhibit the survival of harmful bacteria.

2. Edible cinnamon and garlic juice: Using these two foods as seasonings can fight infection and kill Candida albicans that causes urinary tract infections.

3. Eat more complex carbohydrate foods: such as whole grains, whole wheat, brown rice and vegetables, which are digested relatively slowly and cannot promote the growth of yeast.

4. It is never too late to start anti-oxidation. Eating more foods rich in antioxidants can help enhance the body's immunity and fight infection. Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and trace elements such as zinc, iron, magnesium, copper and selenium are antioxidants. Some foods such as grapes, bell peppers, bitter gourd, tomatoes, mustard and cauliflower, as well as herbs such as turmeric and ginkgo contain bioflavonoids, lycopene, polyphenols and anthocyanins, which have very strong antioxidant effects. However, try to avoid foods rich in simple sugars. Candida albicans thrives on simple sugars, so avoid consuming foods rich in simple sugars and foods high in yeast, such as alcoholic beverages, sucrose, molasses, beets, peanuts, cheese, dried fruits, and foods high in sugar such as potatoes, corn, and sweet potatoes.

When the leucorrhea is similar to tofu dregs, it is telling female friends that there is a problem with your health and you should go for timely examination and treatment. It is very likely caused by inflammation inside the vagina. If it is not treated in time, it will cause a lot of unnecessary troubles, seriously affecting women's health and quality of life, and in severe cases it may even lead to female infertility.