Does every woman have leucorrhea?

Leucorrhea is an important sign of the physical health of adult women, but many people do not know much about their own secrets. They don’t even know when the leucorrhea started, what normal leucorrhea should look like, or when it will disappear. Here, the editor has carefully compiled some knowledge about female leucorrhea, hoping to resolve some confusion for the majority of female friends.

Adolescence: Leucorrhea is sparse and thin

During adolescence, women generally do not have leucorrhea because the development of the ovaries has not really begun at this time. After puberty, the ovaries begin to develop and secrete estrogen to promote the development of the reproductive organs, and this is when leucorrhea occurs. However, because girls' menstruation is unstable during this period, their ovarian function is not yet complete, or their menstruation is late, the secretion of leucorrhea is sparse and thin. If you find that your leucorrhea is very smelly, your vulva is extremely itchy, and your leucorrhea contains blood, it may be caused by certain diseases and you should seek medical attention immediately.

Menstrual period: heavy vaginal discharge

The leucorrhea during menstruation will change with the secretion of estrogen. Generally, the secretion of estrogen reaches its peak between two menstruations (equivalent to the ovulation period), so the leucorrhea at this time is abundant and transparent, sticky like egg white and can be pulled into silk-like shapes, and the vulva feels moist. In the few days before and after menstruation, due to pelvic congestion, vaginal exudate increases, leucorrhea also slightly more, and because it contains more exfoliated cells, the leucorrhea is turbid.

Pregnancy: Leucorrhea is mostly milky white

Although pregnant women temporarily stop menstruating, they still have a lot of vaginal discharge. This is due to the effect of estrogen in the female body, which causes the water in the cervix and vaginal walls and the blood in the blood vessels to increase than usual. Under normal circumstances, the leucorrhea of ​​normal women at this stage is mostly milky white or colorless and transparent, sometimes with a slight fishy smell or no smell.

Menopause: Almost no leucorrhea

Generally speaking, women have reached menopause at this stage. After menopause, due to the decline of ovarian function, lack of estrogen in the body, atrophy of reproductive organs, leucorrhea secretion gradually becomes scarce and thin, the vagina will become increasingly dry or even completely disappear.

After reading the above introductions, as a woman, do you understand the secrets of your own body? Only by understanding yourself can you observe in time and perceive your health condition from some small aspects. If you find abnormal vaginal discharge, it is important to take necessary measures. Don't be careless. Caring for yourself is the guarantee of health.