Thick, paste-like leucorrhea but not itchy

Secretions are mixed liquids secreted from the vagina, cervix and uterine wall of women, and female secretions will undergo different changes throughout the menstrual cycle, and the condition of the body can be judged according to the state of the secretions. So why is the secretion thick and pasty but itchy? Let’s learn about it below.

Thick, pasty discharge that is itchy

Thick and pasty discharge is mostly caused by candidal vaginitis, which is caused by Candida albicans. 80% to 90% of common vulvovaginitis pathogens are Candida albicans.

Candida albicans is a conditional pathogen. It can only cause symptoms when the resistance of some body cells in the body and vagina is reduced, and Candida albicans multiplies and changes into a fungal phase. The specific manifestations are vulvar itching, burning pain, pain during sexual intercourse and pain when urinating. Some patients have increased secretions, and the characteristic of urinary pain is that the urine irritates the swollen private parts and vestibular function during urination, causing pain. The secretion is composed of deciduous squamous epithelial cells and hyphae, yeast and pseudofungus. It is characterized by a thick milky white color and appears like watery or tofu-like leucorrhea. The treatment focuses on eliminating the cause of the disease and selecting local or systemic antifungal drugs according to the patient's condition.

Causes of Pasty Discharge

1. Fungal vaginitis: Fungal vaginitis is also called vaginal candidiasis. The prominent symptoms are excessive leucorrhea and itching in the private parts and vagina. The discharge is thick and white like soybean milk residue. The vaginal lining is highly edematous, with small white flakes adhering and easy to fall off. Underneath, there is erosion of the muscle base that damages the mucosa or shallow ulcers. In severe cases, ecchymoses may be left behind, which are typical symptoms of this disease. Another type of patient has a large amount of watery or purulent discharge without white lumps. The vaginal mucosa is moderately red and edematous, without severe itching or burning, and only a feeling of moisture in the vulva.

2. Non-specific vaginitis: There is a feeling of falling and burning in the private parts and vagina, a large number of epithelial cells in the vagina fall off, the vaginal mucosa is hematoma, and there is obvious dull pain. In more serious cases, symptoms such as general fatigue, abdominal discomfort, excessive leucorrhea in the form of pus or serous material may occur, and the loss of secretions may irritate the urethra, causing frequent, urgent, and painful urination. It is best to go to a regular hospital for treatment.