What causes vaginal discharge?

Many women may have vaginal secretions in their lives. Most women may think that this is leucorrhea, but normal leucorrhea is relatively clear. If you have abnormal secretions, you must pay attention, because this may be a precursor to gynecological diseases. If you do not understand this knowledge and do not know how to regulate it in time, it may cause more serious consequences, so it is very necessary to understand this knowledge.

Bacterial vaginitis, also known as nonspecific vaginitis, is one of the most common infectious diseases in women. It is a mixed infection caused by Gardnerella, anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria such as Bacteroides, and Gram-positive bacteria and mycoplasma.

When the disease occurs, the ratio of lactobacilli and anaerobic bacteria in the vagina is unbalanced, that is, the number of lactobacilli decreases, the number of anaerobic bacteria increases, the acidity and alkalinity of the vagina changes, and changes in sex hormone levels in the body often occur.

Such as before and after menstruation, during pregnancy, or those who use birth control pills, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and immunosuppressants; elderly women with lower estrogen levels and decreased local resistance are also more likely to suffer from bacterial vaginitis.

There are many causes of bacterial vaginitis, such as vaginal foreign objects, vaginal trauma, etc., which may cause damage and bleeding of the vaginal mucosa and cause bacterial infection. Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, adnexitis and other gynecological inflammations may also cause bacterial infection of adjacent genitals; contraceptive devices or ointments, chemical drug stimulation can cause corrosion of the vaginal epithelium, leading to bacterial infection, thus forming vaginitis.

The main symptom of bacterial vaginosis is increased vaginal discharge, which is mostly purulent and has a fishy odor. The vagina may experience burning, stinging, and heaviness, which may be accompanied by pelvic discomfort and general fatigue. A smear examination of the secretions can reveal a large number of pus balls and pathogenic bacteria, but there will be no trichomonas and fungi in the secretions.

Now you know that vaginal secretions are not a simple problem. In the future, you must respond according to your actual situation. If you have gynecological diseases, it is recommended that you should not have too much sexual intercourse. This may cause great harm to your body. Women must pay attention to caring for their bodies to ensure their health.