Why does leucorrhea turn yellow and have a fishy smell?

I wonder if you have ever been troubled by the issue of leucorrhea? Nowadays, many young women have the bad habit of abnormal leucorrhea. Why? Most of them are due to poor hygiene, which causes bacteria to grow and causes the leucorrhea to turn yellow and green, which is what we usually call abnormal leucorrhea. This will affect everyone's sex life and cause inconvenience. Our vagina is just as prone to breeding bacteria as our mouth. If we are not careful, it can cause abnormal leucorrhea or irregular menstruation. The following editor brings you some relevant knowledge.

If there are abnormal changes in the color, quality, and quantity of leucorrhea, it is called abnormal leucorrhea. Clinically, most women's abnormal leucorrhea is caused by not paying attention to personal hygiene. Some people mistakenly believe that washing the vulva with clean water is the safest, and even use hot water to wash the vulva when it itches. They also say that they feel very comfortable after the hot wash. In fact, the vulva is invaded by bacteria just like the oral cavity, and saliva and vaginal secretions have self-cleaning functions. The oral cavity is no dirtier than the vagina, but why do we need to brush our teeth in the morning and evening? Going against common sense and being self-righteous can lead to imbalance of vulvar flora, abnormal leucorrhea, more severe itching, and even vaginitis, vaginal dryness, and unpleasant sexual life.

Causes of yellow leucorrhea: 1. Gynecological tumors Yellow watery leucorrhea is mostly caused by necrosis of diseased tissue, and is common in submucosal uterine fibroids, cervical cancer, fallopian tube cancer, etc.

2. Fungal vaginitis Fungal vaginitis is one of the common vaginitis, often caused by Candida albicans infection, and is more common in pregnant women and diabetic patients. Long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can cause imbalance of normal vaginal flora, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of fungi and makes people more susceptible to this disease. Patients taking corticosteroids, immunosuppressants and autoimmune diseases are prone to this disease. Patients with vitamin B6 deficiency and chronic wasting diseases are prone to yellow leucorrhea. Young women wearing tight nylon pants can increase the humidity and temperature of the perineum, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of mold. The main symptoms of candidal vaginitis are increased leucorrhea and vulvar itching, often accompanied by local burning sensation. Typical leucorrhea is curd-like, tofu-like, or slightly yellowish flakes, has a slight odor, and adheres tightly to the vaginal mucosa.

4. Senile vaginitis Senile vaginitis is more common in elderly women who have been postmenopausal for many years. After menopause, ovarian function declines, endogenous estrogen is deficient, genitals atrophy, vaginal epithelium becomes thinner, local resistance is weakened, pathogenic bacteria can easily multiply and cause inflammation.

The important symptom of senile vaginitis is increased leucorrhea, often accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and vagina and a burning sensation in the vagina. The typical leucorrhea is light yellow, watery or purulent, has a foul odor, and is often mixed with a small amount of blood.

The editor will tell you some methods. If the leucorrhea is abnormal and the vulva is itchy, then do not scratch it with your hands, because there are many bacteria on the fingernails, which will aggravate the condition. Don't seek temporary relief and make your condition worse. Also, if your leucorrhea is abnormal, you should take a bath and wash your hands frequently, and also wash your underwear frequently. Your underwear should be exposed to the sun to remove some bacteria. If you have abnormal leucorrhea for a long time, you should go to the hospital in time and seek help from a professional doctor.