What to do if leucorrhea smells fishy?

The condition of leucorrhea directly indicates the physical health status of female friends. The formation of leucorrhea is closely related to female estrogen. The quality and quantity of leucorrhea will also change with the secretion of estrogen, so sometimes leucorrhea will become sticky. Generally, the secretion of estrogen will reach its peak during ovulation, and at this time estrogen will stimulate the cervical glands to secrete more mucus. What should you do when your vaginal discharge has a fishy odor?

1. If the leucorrhea is yellow and has a fishy smell, then you should be alert to vaginitis caused by Haemophilus vaginalis. This disease is usually accompanied by symptoms such as vaginal burning, pain, itching, and wet vulva. When leucorrhea has a fishy odor, it may be due to anaerobic infection, Trichomonas infection or vaginitis caused by Haemophilus vaginalis infection. The best treatment for vaginal inflammation at present is ozone therapy, and local medication can be used as directed by a doctor.

2. If the leucorrhea is yellow and has a fishy or foul smell, it is often caused by a serious infection or tumor of the reproductive tract. Such as malignant tumors of the reproductive tract, severe endometritis, and severe cervical erosion. Especially for elderly women, if the vaginal discharge has a foul odor and is bright red in color, it is often a sign of a malignant tumor. This requires timely identification of the cause. Although the probability of malignant tumors is not high, it also needs to be ruled out in a timely manner.

Obstetrics and gynecology experts remind: If the leucorrhea is yellow and has a fishy smell, it may be related to gynecological inflammation. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time. First of all, we need to pay attention to the cause to see if it is a physiological change. If the changes in quantity and properties have exceeded the physiological range, especially in menopause or postmenopause when tumors are prone to occur, we should see a doctor as soon as possible to find the root cause so as to detect the disease in time and give appropriate treatment. Do not solve it by yourself to avoid delaying the treatment.