What is the cause of yellow and mushy leucorrhea?

We all know that leucorrhea is a kind of vaginal secretion, which is colorless and odorless. However, once the leucorrhea is abnormal, it means that we have some gynecological diseases in our body, which is also particularly harmful to our physical health. Gynecological diseases are very harmful to women's bodies, and to a large extent can cause infertility in women. Sometimes there will be dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation. Once the leucorrhea is abnormal, we must understand the cause and then make adjustments. Let's understand what is going on when the leucorrhea turns yellow and becomes pasty.

What is the cause of the yellow and paste-like leucorrhea?

Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. The vagina of a normal healthy woman has a natural defense function against the invasion of pathogens due to the characteristics of its anatomical tissue. For example, the closure of the vaginal opening, the close contact of the anterior and posterior walls of the vagina, the proliferation of vaginal epithelial cells and the keratinization of surface cells under the influence of estrogen, and the balance of vaginal acidity and alkalinity inhibit the reproduction of alkaline-adapted pathogens. The cervical mucus is alkaline. When the natural defense function of the vagina is destroyed, pathogens can easily invade and cause vaginal inflammation.

treat

1. Bacterial vaginosis

The principle of treatment is to use anti-anaerobic drugs, mainly metronidazole, tinidazole, and clindamycin.

(1) Oral medication: Metronidazole is the first choice.

(2) Local drug treatment.

(3) Sexual partners do not require routine treatment.

2. Candidal vaginitis

(1) Eliminate the cause: If you have diabetes, you should be treated actively and stop using broad-spectrum antibiotics, estrogen and cortisol in time. Change your underwear frequently, and wash used underwear, basins, and towels with boiling water.

(2) Topical medications: miconazole suppositories, clotrimazole suppositories, and nystatin suppositories.

(3) Systemic medications (for patients with recurrent attacks or who cannot take vaginal medication): fluconazole, itraconazole, and ketoconazole.

(4) Sexual partners do not require routine treatment.

(5) Pregnancy complicated by Candida vaginitis is mainly treated with local treatment, and oral azole drugs are contraindicated.

3. Trichomonas vaginitis

(1) Local vaginal medication: Metronidazole vaginal effervescent tablets or 0.75% metronidazole gel, 1% lactic acid or 0.5% acetic acid solution flushing can relieve symptoms.

(2) Systemic medication: Metronidazole can be used for initial treatment, but the medication should be discontinued if side effects are detected. Do not drink alcohol during the use of metronidazole and within 24 hours of stopping the medication, and do not drink alcohol during the use of tinidazole and within 72 hours of stopping the medication. Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking the medication during lactation.

(3) Sexual partners should receive treatment at the same time and avoid unprotected sexual intercourse before recovery.

4. Senile vaginitis

The principle of treatment is to supplement estrogen, enhance vaginal immunity and inhibit bacterial growth.

The above is an introduction to why the leucorrhea turns yellow and becomes pasty. After understanding it, we know that these are generally caused by gynecological inflammation, so female friends must pay special attention to it in daily life. First of all, we must ensure good personal hygiene. In addition, we must also pay attention to eating more light foods. If there is any problem, we must seek medical attention in time.