Is greenish vaginal discharge serious?

For female friends, if the color of leucorrhea changes, it is likely that there is gynecological inflammation, or it may be caused by gynecological disease, which means that there is a problem with the body. Some female friends noticed that their secretions were light green, and they didn’t know what caused it, and they were very worried. So, what is the reason why leucorrhea is abnormally light green?

The reason why leucorrhea is abnormally light green

1. Bacterial infection of vaginitis

In the normal vaginal environment, lactobacillus occupies a greater advantage. When the number of lactobacillus decreases and other pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Gardnerella increase, bacterial vaginitis is likely to occur, resulting in abnormal yellowish leucorrhea. When you suffer from bacterial vaginitis, the discharge is usually grayish white, and may also have a light green color.

2. Buddha beads vaginitis

Vaginitis, also known as candidal vaginitis, is caused by the main pathogen Candida albicans. When infected with vaginitis, there will be a tofu-like leucorrhea discharge, the color turns yellow or light green. When infected with vaginitis, in addition to abnormal leucorrhea, there will also be symptoms such as vulvar itching, pain during sexual intercourse, frequent urination, and inability to hold urine.

3. Candidal vaginitis

Candidal vaginitis is mainly caused by infection with Toxoplasma gondii. When infected with candidal vaginitis, the acidic environment in the vagina will be destroyed. For most women suffering from candidal vaginitis, the pH value in the vagina exceeds six. Common symptoms are foamy discharge with an odor and yellow or green color. In addition, it may also be accompanied by vulvar itching and urinary tract infection, and even lead to infertility.

4. Vaginitis in the elderly

The main cause of vaginitis in the elderly is ovarian decline, which causes low levels of estrogen in the body, leading to Trichomonas vaginitis. In addition to abnormal leucorrhea, elderly vaginitis may also cause symptoms such as vulvar itching and pain during sexual intercourse.

What is the reason why leucorrhea is abnormally light green? From the above introduction, we can understand that there are many reasons why leucorrhea turns abnormally light green, mainly bacterial vaginitis, jejunal vaginitis, candidal vaginitis and senile vaginitis. It is recommended that female friends who have light green secretions go to the hospital for a routine leucorrhea examination in time to confirm the condition.