Why does the vaginal discharge smell like tofu dregs?

Gynecological diseases are a common disease in today's life. Increased vaginal discharge, unbearable vulvar itching, etc. Speaking of increased vaginal discharge, this is a matter of great concern to female friends. Some friends say that the vaginal discharge is not only abnormal but also in lumps like tofu dregs and accompanied by a peculiar smell. I have found many ways to treat it. Almost everyone has gynecological diseases, which have a certain impact on their life and work. What is the reason for the leucorrhea to have a smell like tofu dregs? Let’s expand on this question.

Generally speaking, abnormal leucorrhea is caused by gynecological diseases. Normal leucorrhea should be milky white or colorless and transparent, with a slightly fishy smell or no smell. The amount and texture of leucorrhea are affected by the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body, and vary periodically with the menstrual cycle, with varying amounts, textures and thicknesses.

This white secretion is characterized by being white, thick, and resembling curd or tofu dregs, because it is made up of desquamated epithelial cells and mycelium, yeast, and pseudohyphae. The main cause of this leucorrhea symptom is the imbalance of Candida in the vagina. Leucorrhea in the form of tofu-dregs is very harmful, so don't take it lightly. The most likely cause of leucorrhea in the form of tofu-dregs is candidal vaginitis. Leucorrhea in the form of tofu-dregs is a typical feature of candidal vaginitis, which is often caused by Candida albicans infection 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.

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

A preventive measure

1. Do not over-clean the vagina

Under normal circumstances, our vagina will maintain the balance of acidity and alkalinity by itself. Try not to clean the vagina with detergents or disinfectants, or even scrub it excessively. This may not only disrupt the balance of the vaginal environment, but may also cause vaginal damage. So usually just rinse it with warm water.

2. Wear breathable cotton pants

Try to wear ventilated cotton underwear and underwear to keep dry. If you don’t have much secretion, try not to use sanitary pads. If you do use them, be sure to change them frequently to avoid bacterial growth.

3. Eat less irritating food

Under normal circumstances, our natural immune system will automatically deal with these invading bacteria, so we should have a healthy and balanced diet, eat less irritating foods, and allow the immune system to function normally.

4. Do not abuse antibiotics

The use of antibiotics must be approved and prescribed by a doctor, because although antibiotics can kill bacteria, they will promote the growth of mold, so never abuse antibiotics.

5. Normal and simple sex life

Many vaginal diseases are transmitted through sexual intercourse. If you have too many sexual partners, it is difficult to control whether you are infected. Therefore, as long as your sexual life is simple, the chance of contracting specific vaginal (diseases) will be greatly reduced.

6. Keep a happy mood

Keeping a happy mood is also a good way to enhance immunity. In addition, your daily life and work schedule should be normal so that the immune system can function normally.

2. Pay attention to your diet

1. Patients with candidal vaginitis generally need to eat light food, mainly high in protein and low in fat.

2. If you have itching, you should eat amaranth, cabbage, mustard greens, taro, kelp, seaweed, chicken blood, snake meat, and pangolin.

3. Eat more vegetables and fruits, such as bananas, sweet potatoes, celery, etc.

4. If the amount of leucorrhea increases, you can eat more foods such as leeks, lentils, millet, tofu, lotus seeds, walnuts, and ginkgo nuts.

5. Drink more yogurt (especially the kind with active Lactobacillus acidophilus, which can kill harmful yeast-like fungi).

What foods should you avoid if you have vaginal candidiasis?

1. Avoid spicy foods and drinks such as chili peppers, peppercorns, raw onions, raw garlic, and white wine.

2 Avoid irritating foods: Sea fish, crabs, shrimps, clams, razor clams, oysters, abalone and other aquatic products are all irritating foods and are not conducive to the reduction of inflammation.

3. Avoid sweet and greasy foods: Overly sweet and greasy foods such as candy, cream cakes, eight-treasure rice pudding, glutinous rice cakes, lard and fatty pork, mutton fat, and egg yolks. These foods can help to dampen the body and reduce the therapeutic effect, making the disease protracted and difficult to treat.

4. Avoid drinking alcohol: Alcohol is a warm and stimulating food. Drinking it will aggravate dampness and heat, making the condition worse.

5. Avoid greasy, fried, moldy, and pickled foods.

It can be seen that gynecological diseases cannot be ignored. If you feel unwell, do not scratch it with your hands. This disease is candidal vaginitis, which has a lot to do with our hygiene and diet in life. Wash and change underwear frequently every day, clean the vulva every day, do not over-clean, so as not to damage the protective film, do not use drugs for cleaning, and wash with purified water at a temperature of 60-70 degrees. What is the reason for the leucorrhea to have a smell like tofu dregs? I think everyone understands the problem. I hope this can help patients and friends.