What is the cause of the tofu-like leucorrhea?

Normal leucorrhea should be colorless, transparent and odorless, but many women have leucorrhea that looks like tofu dregs, and in severe cases it is accompanied by a strong fishy smell or even a foul odor. What is the reason for such leucorrhea? Here, the editor has collected some information about the causes of leucorrhea, and also attached some symptoms of abnormal leucorrhea. I hope it will be of great use to you.

Leucorrhea that is like tofu dregs and has an odor is mostly caused by candidal vaginitis. The typical symptoms of candidal vaginitis are leucorrhea that is like tofu dregs or curds, and is accompanied by vulvar itching. Most of the time, the texture is thick, but sometimes it can be thin and have a slightly smelly texture.

Candidal vaginitis is a type of vaginitis caused by Candida albicans, among which Candida albicans is the most common cause, accounting for 80% to 90%. Other Candida that can cause disease include Candida tropicalis, Candida stellate, Candida pseudotropicalis, etc. When the body's resistance is reduced, or when suffering from serious illness, vitamin B complex deficiency, or long-term use of immunosuppressants, candidal vaginitis can easily take advantage of the situation.

If candidal vaginitis is not treated for a long time, it can easily cause ascending inflammation, leading to cervicitis and cervical erosion. If the pathogen enters the uterine cavity, it can cause fallopian tube and ovarian inflammation, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc., and ultimately affect pregnancy. For women of childbearing age, the high level of sex hormones after pregnancy, coupled with vaginal congestion, vigorous secretion, and moist vulva, creates an environment that is very conducive to the growth of mold.

Other manifestations of abnormal vaginal discharge

1. The leucorrhea is milky white or light yellow, purulent, large in amount, and has a foul odor, often accompanied by abdominal pain. It is generally caused by chronic cervicitis or endocervicitis.

2. The leucorrhea is yellow-white in color, and most of the time it is sticky, but sometimes it can be thin. It is typically milky white, like bean dregs, or in the form of curd-like white flakes or lumps. Most of the time it is caused by fungal infection.

3. Bloody leucorrhea: If the leucorrhea is stained with blood, you should be alert to malignant tumors such as cervical cancer and uterine cancer. However, benign lesions such as senile vaginitis, cervical polyps, severe chronic cervicitis, intrauterine contraceptive devices, submucosal uterine fibroids, etc. may also have this symptom.

After reading the above text, I believe you have a deeper understanding of the leucorrhea in the form of tofu dregs. If you find that you have this kind of leucorrhea, it is best not to be careless. It is necessary to go to a relevant regular hospital for examination and treatment in time. Sometimes, hiding the disease and avoiding medical treatment will make the condition more serious.