White discharge has a sour taste

Generally speaking, the color of normal female leucorrhea should be milky white or transparent, and the smell should be odorless or slightly sour or fishy. If you find that the white color is abnormal, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible to diagnose the cause to avoid physical harm caused by various gynecological diseases. Patients need to be careful not to take medication blindly or choose vaginal cleansing products on their own, otherwise the condition may be aggravated due to improper treatment.

Leucorrhea is a mixture of vaginal mucosal exudates, cervical canal and endometrial gland secretions, etc., and contains shed epithelial cells of the cervical and vaginal mucosa and a small amount of white blood cells. The vaginal environment is generally slightly acidic. Therefore, if there is just a sour taste, and there is no vulvar itching, redness or swelling, abnormal leucorrhea color, strong odor, etc., then there is no need to worry too much, as it should be a normal physiological condition. It is normal for vaginal discharge to occasionally taste sour, have an unusual odor, or have a slight color. Don't worry.

2. How to maintain vaginal hygiene

It is best to wear loose and breathable cotton underwear, change the underwear frequently, wash the vulva with warm water every day (using a special basin), it is best to take a shower and wash the underwear in a special basin. It is best to expose the underwear to the sun, or scald it with boiling water; change sanitary napkins frequently during menstruation; eat less sweets and drink more yogurt. Pay attention to nutritional supplements, adequate rest, and more exercise to improve your body's immunity, and the normal weak acid environment in the vagina will slowly recover.

If a woman finds that her leucorrhea has an abnormal odor, or even a fishy smell, it is very likely that there is a gynecological problem, such as common vaginitis, urethritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical erosion, etc. She should go to the hospital for a gynecological examination as soon as possible. If a woman has abnormal leucorrhea, it is due to reproductive tract infection, which is generally more common in married women and has a lot to do with sexual life. Patients can make a rough judgment based on the color, smell, and properties of the leucorrhea.

2. If the leucorrhea has a fishy smell, it may be vaginitis, which may be caused by Haemophilus vaginalis. There may also be symptoms such as vaginal burning, pain, itching, and vulvar moisture.

3. If the leucorrhea has a fishy smell, it may be an infection with some anaerobic bacteria, or it may be a Trichomonas infection, or vaginitis caused by Haemophilus vaginalis infection.

4. In severe cases, the leucorrhea will have a foul odor. This situation is more complicated, usually caused by severe reproductive tract infection or tumor, such as severe endometritis, severe cervical erosion, etc.