What does pH value mean in leucorrhea test?

Some people describe women's discharge as a weather map of reproductive health, and this description is indeed very appropriate. By understanding whether there are any abnormalities in the secretions, some gynecological diseases in the urinary system can be discovered. For example, the pH value of leucorrhea will be displayed in the routine examination. So, what does it mean to check the pH value of secretions?

1. A woman goes to the hospital for a routine leucorrhea examination, one of which is a pH test. The pH value detected mainly refers to the pH value of the woman's vagina. Under normal circumstances, the normal natural environment of a woman's vagina is quite acidic, and the pH test data shows that it should be lower than 7, which is a relatively suitable strong acid and strong alkaline environment in the vagina.

2. If the intestinal flora in a woman's vagina is out of balance, or the strong acid and strong alkali are out of balance, it is often caused by infection with some pathogenic bacteria. At this time, a routine examination of the leucorrhea to test the pH value will reveal abnormalities. The destruction of the acid-base environment of the female vagina will reduce the local resistance, and the excessive growth of pathogens can cause gynecological inflammation, such as common candidal vaginitis, bacterial vaginitis, fungal vaginitis and so on.

3. If a woman has an elevated pH value during routine leucorrhea examination, further tests should be conducted to identify the cause of the increase. For example, if it is a candidal vaginal infection, and fungi prefer acidic and alkaline environments, then when it is confirmed to be candidal vaginitis, its treatment should mainly use alkaline drug solutions for local cleaning treatment, or combined with suppository treatment to achieve good therapeutic effects.

Abnormal results: When the pH exceeds 5-6, it indicates candidal or bacterial vaginitis. Groups that need to be checked: women with colored paste-like secretions, bean curd-like secretions, foam-like secretions, tofu-like secretions, and brown leucorrhea.

FAQs about pH of secretions

Inappropriate groups: None. Taboos before the test: Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited three days before the test. You should avoid eating after 8 pm the day before a routine physical examination. The test should be done 3-7 days after the menstrual period ends. Regulations during inspection: Inspection relieves stress. Inspection may cause stress to the body and mind, so you should respond proactively and cooperate closely with the inspection.

The whole process of secretion pH test

Use a sterile cotton ball to collect a small amount of secretions from the posterior fornix of the vagina, place it on a slide filled with 1-2 drops of saline, and immediately perform a smear under a microscope.

Disorders related to secretion pH

Bacterial vaginitis, simple vaginal candidiasis, interstitial cystitis, localized vulvitis and flaky vaginitis syndrome, candidal vaginitis, recurrent vaginal candidiasis

Disorders related to secretion pH

Clear and thin red and white, turbid and thin pus, excessive leucorrhea after menopause, bloody and purulent leucorrhea, excessive leucorrhea, secretions