In the gynecological outpatient department of Hangzhou Xincheng Hospital, patients often inquire about these issues:
1. My vaginal discharge has suddenly increased, making my pants wet. What is the reason for this?
2. My vaginal discharge is slightly yellow and has blood streaks. Is this serious?
Gynecologists point out that female vaginal discharge is mainly composed of cervical mucous secretions, endometrial secretions, and fallopian tube gland secretions. Normally, vaginal discharge appears egg white-like or white and paste-like, without a foul smell and in small quantity.
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It is important to note that any changes in color, odor, etc., in vaginal discharge indicate abnormality, which may be a sign of certain gynecological diseases and should be promptly examined at a hospital.
1. Yellowish-green vaginal discharge
This type of discharge usually accompanies a few bubbles and is often associated with Trichomonas vaginalis infection. Trichomoniasis can be transmitted through sexual intercourse, causing external genital itching, burning sensation, foul odor, frequent urination, and urgency.
2. Grayish vaginal discharge
Grayish discharge may indicate bacterial vaginosis, often accompanied by a fishy odor, mild external genital itching, especially worsening odor after sexual intercourse.
3. Cottage cheese-like discharge
If the discharge becomes thick, like cottage cheese, white, or yellow, it is a typical presentation of Candida vaginitis (yeast infection), often accompanied by external genital itching, pain, and other symptoms.
4. Non-menstrual bloody vaginal discharge
When the discharge contains fresh blood streaks outside of menstruation, there may be a concern about cervical ai, endometrial ai, cervical polyps, cervical columnar epithelial ectopia with infection, uterine submucosal fibroids, etc. (excluding reasons related to intrauterine contraceptive device placement).
