Why is there so much vaginal discharge during pregnancy?

Pregnancy is a major event in life. It can be said to be the most important stage in a woman's life. So it really needs to be cared for very carefully. Pregnancy is a stage where problems are very likely to occur. If a small problem is not paid attention to, it is very likely to cause irreparable damage. So what does it mean when there is excessive vaginal discharge during pregnancy and your underwear gets wet? What are the causes of excessive leucorrhea?

Why does my underwear get wet due to excessive vaginal discharge during pregnancy?

Secretion is a woman's vaginal secretion, which has the function of moistening the vagina, excreting waste, and inhibiting the growth of bacteria. It is divided into physiological secretion and physiological secretion. During ovulation, strenuous activity, sexual excitement, etc., women's vaginal discharge will increase, and sometimes even leak. Many women will feel wet in the lower body. This is normal physiological leucorrhea and there is no need to worry too much. However, if the amount of leucorrhea is accompanied by abnormal changes in color, smell, and texture, you should be aware that it is a manifestation of physiological secretions. Physiological secretions are generally divided into colorless transparent viscous secretions, khaki or reddish brown viscous secretions, light yellow (amine) secretions, tofu-like leucorrhea, bloody leucorrhea, brown leucorrhea, dark brown homogeneous fishy secretions, and milky white mucous secretions.

The increase in vaginal discharge after pregnancy is generally due to the increase in estrogen in the private parts, vagina, cervix and other parts of the pregnant woman, which significantly increases the blood flow and increases the water content in the tissues.

What are the causes of excessive leucorrhea?

1. Excessive physiological vaginal discharge

Women may have abnormal leucorrhea due to physiological changes, such as changes in the color, volume, and smell of secretions. And it is always accompanied by itching and pain in the vulva. This kind of abnormal leucorrhea needs to be treated by a doctor immediately.

2. Excessive vaginal discharge during pregnancy

When a woman is pregnant, the secretion of estrogen increases, which promotes the proliferation of the cervical gland ducts and the secretion of more thick mucus. Secondly, as the fetus gradually grows, it compresses the pregnant mother's pelvis and vagina. It promotes the dilation and hematoma of adjacent capillaries and also causes an increase in vaginal mucosal fluid secretion, so that female secretions show a normal physiological relatively excited state. Since it is not an infection, no treatment is needed.

3. Excessive leucorrhea caused by work stress

Some women, in a fiercely competitive environment, in order to avoid elimination and to get high-paying jobs, often set excessive demands and long-term goals for themselves. They are busy with work, interpersonal relationships, and "recharging". Excessive psychological pressure can cause autonomic nervous system disorder in the long run, affecting the body's endocrine regulation, resulting in excessive vaginal discharge.

4. Regular vaginal discharge

White friends change regularly like red friends, but in the early stages, due to the incomplete function of the girl's ovaries and unstable menstrual cycle, you will meet white friends less frequently. After a girl's development is complete, her vaginal discharge during ovulation is extremely thin and transparent. 2-3 days after ovulation, the secretion gradually becomes thicker and turbid, and the amount gradually decreases. This is all normal.

Pregnancy is a special stage for women. Many different conditions will occur during the whole process. These conditions usually reflect the health status of the pregnant woman herself, so pregnant women still need to pay more attention to the changes in their bodies. At the same time, I hope that the above aspects can better help everyone to control leucorrhea.