What is the reason for the white dregs of leucorrhea?

The occurrence of leucorrhea in women is a relatively normal physiological phenomenon. Since the occurrence of leucorrhea is cyclical, the health of the body can be preliminarily judged based on the condition of leucorrhea. Compared with white and sticky leucorrhea, once the leucorrhea becomes white and tofu-like, it should be taken seriously, as it may be caused by some gynecological disease. So, what is the reason why leucorrhea is white and dregs?

【Vaginal candidiasis】

The most likely cause of leucorrhea that is in the form of tofu-dregs is candidal vaginitis. Leucorrhea that is in the form of tofu-dregs is a typical feature of candidal vaginitis, which is often caused by infection with Candida albicans 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.

The most common symptoms of candidal vaginitis are vulvar itching and a significant increase in leucorrhea. This disease is caused by Candida albicans, a fungus that exists on the human body surface and in body cavities, such as the mouth, rectum, and vagina. Under normal circumstances, even if this fungus exists in the vagina, it will not cause disease. It will only cause disease when it multiplies in large numbers. When the disease occurs, symptoms include itching of the vulva, burning sensation in the vagina, and leucorrhea that resembles tofu dregs.

Other diseases

Leucorrhea that is in the form of tofu residue may also be a dangerous sign of other cervical 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.

1. Fungal infection and diabetes: Female friends who are infected with fungi or suffer from diabetes may also have leucorrhea that is shaped like bean curd dregs. The main manifestation is a large amount of leucorrhea that is shaped like bean curd dregs and is floc-like. It is often accompanied by vaginal itching, which makes women restless.

2. Infection with Trichomonas: Female friends do not pay attention to hygiene, or often go to public facilities and entertainment baths, and are infected with Trichomonas. This will cause the leucorrhea to be foamy and large in amount, accompanied by symptoms of vulvar and vaginal itching. If a vaginal leucorrhea smear test is done, active Trichomonas can be detected.

3. Chronic metritis: Women with chronic metritis often have sticky leucorrhea like paste, with large amount, which often soaks into underwear. Apart from feeling back pain, there are no other symptoms. In addition, female friends who use more estrogen preparations will also have this kind of leucorrhea.

The above is an introduction to the reasons why leucorrhea appears white and curd-like. I hope it will be helpful for female friends to understand. Abnormal leucorrhea, especially one that appears to be in the shape of tofu dregs, is most likely a gynecological disease. Vaginitis is a typical example, but it may also be caused by diabetes. In view of the complexity of the situation, it is recommended that women go to a regular gynecological hospital for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner.