What causes thick, mucus-like leucorrhea?

The first impression of a woman's leucorrhea is that it is white, a translucent white. Medically, leucorrhea is defined as a secretion unique to women, and it is colorless and odorless. But in real life, leucorrhea will change with women's physical condition. So, is it normal that the leucorrhea becomes snot-like and very sticky? To make the correct judgment, we need to analyze the time period when this situation occurs.

Causes of sticky nasal discharge

Because of the effect of hormones in the body during ovulation, leucorrhea will change like snot, be easy to draw, and be more than usual. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. If there is no change in smell or color, you don’t need to consider gynecological problems! Hello, if you only have discomfort on one side during ovulation, it should be considered related to ovulation. If you don’t feel uncomfortable at other times, you don’t need to consider pathological phenomena. Just pay attention to the hygiene of the vulva and keep it clean and dry!

Is it possible to use the medicine directly?

Normal vaginal discharge for women is milky white or transparent and odorless. If the leucorrhea is thick, then there is a greater possibility of vaginitis. It is recommended that you do this after this happens. Don't take medicine blindly. It's best to go to the hospital for a routine leucorrhea test and then treat the symptoms after the diagnosis is confirmed. You cannot have sexual intercourse during the treatment period. You should pay more attention to local hygiene and wear pure cotton, breathable and loose underwear.

Thick leucorrhea: Normal leucorrhea for women should be transparent, egg white-like, or milky white, and thin and paste-like. If the leucorrhea is thick and looks like yellow snot, or is thick and paste-like, it indicates that the leucorrhea is abnormal. Thick leucorrhea may be caused by internal heat in the body, heat in the spleen and stomach, etc., which is a physiological leucorrhea abnormality. In addition, disease factors such as infection caused by improper dressing, vaginitis, cervical erosion, etc. may cause thick leucorrhea, which is a pathological manifestation.

If the symptoms of thick leucorrhea are not obvious, they can usually be relieved by drinking more water, paying attention to personal hygiene, and avoiding spicy foods. If the symptoms are obvious, even accompanied by an odor, it should be considered to be caused by inflammation, such as vaginitis. Thick vaginal discharge may indicate an inflammatory disease. Female friends must pay attention and go to the hospital for examination in time for symptomatic treatment. Sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment to avoid cross-infection and prolonged illness.