White jelly-like discharge

Women have vaginal discharge since puberty. Vaginal discharge is simply white or transparent and colorless. Many women know that vaginal discharge is a very important female secretion. Abnormal vaginal discharge indicates that there is a problem in the urinary system. So why does vaginal discharge become completely transparent crystal jelly-like?

Why does vaginal discharge become completely transparent crystal jelly?

Under normal circumstances, there is often a small amount of secretion in the vagina and private parts to maintain moisture, which is called vaginal discharge. It is composed of vaginal mucosal exudate, cervical gland duct and uterine wall secretions, and contains somatic cells and white blood cells fallen from the vaginal epithelial cells. Vaginal discharge is crystal jelly-like, milky white and sticky or egg white-like, highly thick, without fishy odor, in small amounts, and has no adverse effects on women's health. It is called physiological vaginal discharge. Related to changes in human physiological conditions.

About a week after the menstrual period, crystal jelly-like vaginal discharge suddenly occurs. It has no odor, and the amount is very small. The vaginal discharge is white and a little transparent. Analysis shows that this is normal ovulation vaginal discharge. The volume of leucorrhea during ovulation is larger than usual, and may have transparent wire-drawing conditions. There is no need to worry. Regular follow-up is recommended.

Abnormal vaginal discharge

1. Okara-like leucorrhea Okara-like leucorrhea, also known as cheese-like leucorrhea, is common in candidal vaginitis and is accompanied by vulvar itching.

2. Tofu-like leucorrhea Tofu-like leucorrhea is slightly yellow and has an odor. It is more common in candidal vaginitis, followed by chronic cervicitis. It can also be common in endometritis, pyometra, vaginal foreign body, etc.

3. Water-soluble vaginal discharge: Water-soluble leucorrhea is abundant and watery in quality. Endometrial cancer or cervical adenocarcinoma should be considered first.

4. Bloody leucorrhea If there is blood in the vaginal secretions, you should be alert to cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, etc. Cervical polyps, submucosal uterine fibroids, vaginitis in the elderly, and IUD insertion can also cause it.

The article explains in detail why vaginal discharge becomes transparent crystal jelly-like, and also introduces in detail what the abnormal conditions of leucorrhea are. As a woman whose vaginal discharge appears to be crystal jelly-like, there is no need to be anxious or worried. In fact, this phenomenon is very normal. It may be the physiological vaginal discharge around ovulation.