What is the cause of white discharge from the female urethra?

Clinically, many urinary system diseases are caused by urinary tract infections. This problem may be seen in both men and women. Some women will find white secretions in the urethra when defecating. In such cases, there are many factors to consider, and it needs to be judged in combination with other symptoms. So what is the matter with white secretions in the urethra of women?

1. If there is white discharge from the female urethra, if it is white, paste-like or egg white-like, and the amount is not large, it is relatively sticky and has no special smell, then it should be physiological leucorrhea, which is a normal physiological phenomenon for women. It is a mixture of vaginal mucosal exudate and endometrial gland secretions formed under the action of estrogen. If the properties or color of leucorrhea changes, it is considered abnormal and is generally seen in various gynecological diseases such as vaginitis or cervicitis. If there is any abnormality, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a routine check of leucorrhea.

2. White discharge from the urethra may indicate urinary tract infection. It is extremely common in women, mainly because the female urethra is short, making it easier for bacteria to ascend. In addition, there is E. coli at the female urethral opening, and sexual intercourse is an important cause of infection. Urinary tract obstruction is an important cause of urinary incontinence and is prone to ascending infection. Urinary tract malformations or dysfunctions or defects, such as renal dysplasia, polycystic kidney disease, etc., can all cause secondary urinary tract infections.

3. If there is white secretion from the female urethra, it is recommended to check urine routine and color Doppler ultrasound of the urinary system. At the same time, if there is repeated white secretion from the urethra, it is necessary to collect urine, check urine culture, and see if antibiotics need to be added through drug sensitivity testing. Recently, you must drink more water, urinate more, and avoid sexual intercourse. At the same time, pay attention to good living habits, do not eat sour, spicy or irritating foods, and go to the hospital regularly for relevant examinations, especially routine urine examinations. If it occurs after sexual intercourse, this is likely the problem. This situation is caused by vaginitis, and it is likely to be fungal, so secretion testing is needed to confirm it.