Sexual Health
What should I do if my vaginal discharge turns yellow? There are five ways to deal with it
Abnormal vaginal discharge is particularly common in daily life, and it is important for female friends to take it seriously. Especially after the discharge turns yellow, it is necessary to immediately check in the hospital and receive reasonable treatment and cooking according to their own situation.
Abnormal manifestations of vaginal discharge
1. Purulent leukorrhea
Yellow or yellow green, mucus or foam like, foul smell, mostly caused by Vaginitis, of which Trichomoniasis is the most common, and most of the vulva itching can be seen in chronic Cervicitis, senile Vaginitis, Endometritis, uterine effusion or vaginal foreign bodies.
2. Cheese like or tofu residue like vaginal discharge
It is a typical phenomenon of mycotic Vaginitis, often accompanied by severe pruritus of vulva.
3. Bloody leukorrhea with mixed blood
We should be vigilant about the possibility of malignant tumors such as cervical cancer and endometrial cancer. However, benign lesions such as Cervical polyp, cervical erosion, submucosal myoma, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, urethral caruncle, senile Vaginitis can also lead to bloody leucorrhea, and a small amount of bloody leucorrhea caused by Intrauterine device is also more common.
4. Yellow water like leukorrhea
It usually occurs after continuous vaginal bleeding, and a large amount of purulent smelly leucorrhea flows out of the vagina. Advanced Cervical cancer, endometrial cancer or submucosal myoma with infection should be considered first. Patients with paroxysmal discharge should pay attention to the possibility of fallopian tube cancer.
5. Urinary disorders accompanied by increased vaginal discharge
In typical gonococcal infections, the same amount of vaginal discharge as urethral discharge can increase, resulting in yellow purulent discharge. Chlamydia caused Cervicitis leucorrhea viscosity is low, leukoaraic cervical secretions increase.
The possibility of yellowing of vaginal discharge
1. Chronic Cervicitis: The main symptom of chronic Cervicitis is that the leucorrhea turns yellow. Sometimes the leucorrhea also has a little bloodline, and there is a lot of leucorrhea. In addition to abnormal vaginal discharge, patients may also experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstruation. Generally, a diagnosis can only be made through cervical examination.
2. Trichomoniasis: Trichomoniasis mainly infects trichomonas. After infection with Trichomoniasis, the patient appears foam like leucorrhea, white or yellowish in color, accompanied by itching. In addition, some patients may also experience symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If Trichomoniasis is diagnosed, it needs to be treated with your partner to avoid cross infection.