Yellow leucorrhea during pregnancy

If the secretions of a pregnant woman are light yellow, it is generally normal. But if there is a lot of leucorrhea, considering that it is often caused by vaginitis, cervicitis, etc., please don't be too nervous. Women may have abnormal discharge around the time of their menstrual period, during ovulation or when sexual activity increases slightly. The discharge may be cheesy or tofu-like in appearance, thick, yellowish or green in color, and have a foul odor, indicating inflammation of the reproductive system. Why does leucorrhea turn yellow after pregnancy?

What causes yellow vaginal discharge during pregnancy?

(1) During pregnancy, yellow discharge may also be caused by Trichomonas vaginitis. In the case of candidal vaginitis, there is a lot of leucorrhea, which is thin or milky white or frothy yellowish, itching or burning pain in the private parts of the vagina, and red spots can be seen scattered on the vaginal mucosa. If the urethra and bladder are also infected, frequent urination, urgency, difficulty urinating, and even hematuria may occur.

(2) Women are kindly reminded that during pregnancy, the amount of secretions will be significantly higher than usual. This is because the blood volume in the genitals, vagina, and cervix of pregnant women increases, and the tissue water content increases, resulting in more secretions. The further along in pregnancy, the greater the total amount of secretions. Many pregnant women often feel that their genitals are always wet and cold, which is normal during pregnancy.

(3) Pregnant women are weak due to pregnancy and are very susceptible to viral infections. Therefore, they must pay attention to their physical and mental health.

Why does leucorrhea turn yellow after pregnancy?

(1) Most yellowish female discharge during pregnancy is caused by a urinary tract infection, usually a bacterial infection.

(2) Symptoms of candidal vaginitis, the most typical symptoms are excessive leucorrhea, which is watery or spotted, high edema of the vaginal and vestibular mucosa, covered with a white watery film, which is distributed in spots or lumps and is easy to fall off, with underlying damaged areas or ulcers.

(3) The symptoms of candidal vaginitis are mostly manifested as excessive vaginal discharge, which is thinner, yellowish or light green, sometimes mixed and tenacious, and has foamy secretions.

(4) The typical clinical manifestation of bacterial infection of the vagina is the presence of abnormal vaginal secretions, which are thin and uniform or thin and sticky, dark gray, khaki or milky white.

Is yellow vaginal discharge normal in early pregnancy?

(1) In early pregnancy, the yellowish color of discharge is caused by a urinary tract infection, usually a bacterial infection.

The symptoms of candidal vaginitis are excessive leucorrhea, which may be thin pulpy, khaki or light green, sometimes mixed with blood, and about 20% white foam. Vulvar itching, burning pain, and pain during sexual intercourse are also common. If the infection spreads to the urethra, urinary difficulty, inability to hold urine, and even hematuria may occur.

The typical clinical manifestation of bacterial vaginitis is a significant increase in abnormal vaginal secretions, which are thin and uniform or thin and sticky, grayish white, khaki or milky white, with a unique fishy smell, and vaginal burning and itching.

Symptoms of nonspecific vaginitis are common symptoms including increased discharge, pus, serous properties, and a strong odor in the secretion. Because the secretions irritate the urethra, it causes urinary fistula, inability to hold urine, painful urination, decreased vaginal sensation, burning, accompanied by pelvic discomfort and fatigue.

(2) If you are pregnant, the discharge will continue to increase. This is because during pregnancy, as the pregnancy month increases, estrogen levels gradually increase. Estrogen stimulates the secretion of mucus by the glands in the cervix and uterine wall. The genitals, vagina and cervix of pregnant women have strong blood volume and increase tissue humidity. As a result, secretions also increased.

Although the amount of leucorrhea will increase in the early stages of pregnancy, if the discharge is more severe and the discharge and melanin are abnormal, the hospital may recommend some type of gynecological inflammation.

What should I do if my leucorrhea turns yellow after pregnancy?

(1) During pregnancy, the corpus luteum of the ovary secretes a large amount of female hormones and estrogens to maintain the embryo implantation and growth of the fertilized egg. Pregnant women always maintain high female hormones and estrogens, resulting in more vaginal discharge during pregnancy.

(2) Although it is normal for secretions to increase more than usual during pregnancy, if you do not maintain hygiene in time, it is easy to cause infection caused by various pathogens and cause gynecological inflammation. In daily life, it is necessary to wash your private parts with warm water every day.

(3) During pregnancy, eat more vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy and irritating foods, get more rest, avoid excessive exercise, make sure the fetus is healthy, and pay attention to stress relief.

What is the impact of yellow vaginal discharge in pregnant women on the fetus?

(1) In the early stages of pregnancy, due to the significant increase in hormone levels, vaginal discharge is normal. Therefore, leucorrhea in early pregnancy is mostly a normal reaction. If your private parts are itchy and your female discharge is odorless, there is no need to worry. However, if you have vulvar itching, pain, yellow leucorrhea, foul odor and other symptoms, you need to go to the hospital for treatment. If you leave it alone, it may affect the development of the fetus.

(2) Pregnant women have yellowish discharge and an abnormal smell. Generally, infection with Toxoplasmosis gondii is more common and can cause brown vaginal discharge with a foul odor, and itching or pain in the vaginal area.

(3) The smell may affect the baby’s development. For pregnant women, because the vaginal lactic acid bacteria decreases during pregnancy, the balance of beneficial bacteria is destroyed, and the pH value in the vagina increases, which is suitable for the onset of trichomoniasis. Therefore, the yellowness of leucorrhea during pregnancy will affect the normal growth and development of the fetus.

(4) During pregnancy, the yellowish discharge from the vagina not only affects the daily life and vitality of the genital itching, but if it is not treated in time, it may also affect pregnancy and cause premature rupture of the membrane.