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Purulent discharge in women: the main causes. Odorless white discharge: natural causes and signs of pathology

- This is a natural process of the genitourinary system, the consistency and color may vary depending on the menstrual cycle. The main thing is not to be foreign smell and discomfort. A cardinal change in the color of the secreted liquid, up to a black secret, the appearance of a pungent odor and pain indicate the development of serious diseases.

Uncharacteristic color and pungent smell of discharge should alert you

Normal discharge in women

The presence of a constant secret from the vagina is physiological process, which is the norm. In a healthy woman, the discharge can change color, consistency and abundance depending on the menstrual cycle.

The following types of vaginal secretions are considered natural:

transparent, mucous consistency, moderate amount, profusion appears before ovulation, and in the middle of the cycle, the liquid from the vagina is yellowish and watery;
discharge similar to cream or jelly in large quantities appear at the beginning of the menstruation cycle;
minimal release of a jelly-like or creamy secret - a feature of the 2nd half of the menstrual period;
liquid white or transparent - may appear in a woman after intercourse;
whites with bloody streaks are observed before the onset of ovulation;
brown color of the vaginal secretion is possible at the beginning of the reception contraceptive drugs on a hormonal basis.

Clear discharge appears before ovulation

During pregnancy, white or colorless discharge odorless. During the entire period of gestation, their number can vary from scarce to abundant.

The main condition for white, transparent, with a pink or brown tinge of discharge is the absence of a foreign substance. fetid odor. The consistency may vary, the density and abundance too, but the normal vaginal secretion in healthy girls, women never smell of rot or fish.

What are the discharges?

Unnatural secret from female organs- a symptom of inflammatory or infectious diseases of the genitourinary system. Pathological vaginal discharge is considered to have an uncharacteristic smell, color and texture.

Highlights by color

The norm for secretions is white (homogeneous consistency, moderate amount) or transparent color. If the fluid from the vagina becomes cloudy, and also contains impurities of pus or blood, we are talking about serious violations in reproductive system.

Table "Variety of vaginal discharge by color"

View	Causes
yellow	Inflammation in the genitals (andexide, salpingitis)
	Foci of inflammation in the mucous tissues of the vagina (vaginitis)
	Infections of venereal etiology - chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis.
Green	Vaginosis is bacterial. Depending on the degree of the course of the disease, the secret can change shade from light green to dark
	Trichomoniasis
	Gonorrhea
	Inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs
White discharge (copious, foul-smelling)	Vaginitis
	Inflammation of the internal genital organs
	Negative reaction to intimate hygiene products
	Candidiasis (thrush)
	Long term antibiotic therapy
	Washing out the healthy flora of the vagina - happens when douching
	Weakening of tone intimate muscles(descent of the vaginal walls)
	Insufficient physical activity
Bloody	Seals in the uterus of a benign or oncological nature - fibroma, sarcoma, cancer
	Cervical nodes and damage to the mucous membrane of the cervical canal - endometritis, adenomyosis, erosion. Depending on the severity of the disease, the discharge may be pink, orange, brown or dark, up to black.
	Growths on the genitals - papillomas, warts - can provoke scarlet and even brown discharge
	Infection in intimate area
	Damage to the vaginal mucosa during intercourse. The reason may be a very poor secret
	Incorrect selection of contraceptive drugs
	The period after an abortion - brown or pink discharge is possible
	Decay of reproductive function. With the onset of menopause, small red discharge appears in different time
Black (discharge with thick dark clots)	Problems in the normal functioning of the endocrine system or metabolic disorders
	Launched inflammation infectious nature in female organs
	Growth of the endometrium outside the uterus
	Unexpected jumps in weight ( sudden loss or weight gain)
	Transferred stresses
	Failure in the hormonal background
gray	Dysbacteriosis, inflammation is absent. Possible itching and burning in the genitals

Color change vaginal discharge- the first sign of inflammation and pathologies in reproductive organs. If, in addition to an unnatural shade, the discharge has become much larger, the consistency has changed, and the woman feels pain, cramps in the lower abdomen and itching in the intimate area, you should immediately go to the gynecologist.

By smell

Natural healthy vaginal fluid is virtually odorless. The appearance of stench is a sign of inflammation that has arisen as a result of a bacterial infection or disease in the pelvic organs.

Pathology can be identified by a specific smell:

A sour smell from the vagina may appear after a change of sexual partner or be the result of changes in the microflora due to stress, hormonal disorders, and a decrease in immunity. If the stench is accompanied by milk or curd secretions with white lumps - this is thrush. A greenish or yellow shade of white with a smell is a symptom of sexually transmitted diseases.
Putrid - most often accompanies inflammation in the vaginal mucosa (colpitis) and in urinary organs(gardnerellol). Launched pathologies in the uterus and cervical canal can also be manifested by purulent and sanious discharge.
A rotten fishy smell is present when dysbacteriosis develops in the genitals. The stench is sharp and persistent, especially after intercourse, and the discharge is thick, with a grayish tinge. Development acute inflammation due to entry into the urinary tract anaerobic bacteria also has a rotten smell of discharge.
The smell of iron from the vagina appears with erosion of the cervix. The vaginal secretion often contains streaks of blood after intercourse. This is due to mechanical trauma to the endometrium.
The smell of acetone or vinegar is common in diabetic women. The stench may also indicate a lack of fluid in the body, malfunctions in metabolic processes, urinary infection or hormonal imbalance.

Fungal infections and the presence of pathogenic microorganisms in the microflora of the vagina are indicated by discharge, the stench of which resembles garlic, onions or yeast. But the sweet smell is not a pathology and occurs most often due to excessive consumption of sweet fruits, chocolates, marshmallow.

By consistency and structure

In addition to smell and color, discharge at different times of the menstrual cycle changes its structure and consistency. IN normal condition- It is a watery and liquid secret. In the middle of the cycle, the consistency becomes slimy or jelly-like, sometimes like snot. If in genitourinary system negative changes begin to occur, the discharge changes its character, based on a specific pathology.

A thick curdled liquid from the vagina with flaky or granular lumps is observed with thrush.
Abundant frothy discharge occurs with sexually transmitted diseases(trichomoniasis). The mucus is viscous and stretchy.
A thin, creamy, yellowish liquid is characteristic of gonorrhea.
Sticky dirty mucus, having a sticky and thread-like consistency, accompanies acute colpitis, neglected inflammation of the cervix, infection with staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli.
Strong gelatinous, mushy or fibrous leucorrhoea from the female organs is a sign of endocervicitis. Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the cervix can occur with a purulent secret and bloody streaks.

Very meager or dry discharge is observed during menopause. At the same time, the secret may not contain a large number of blood. What normal and atypical discharge looks like is shown in the photo.

Thick white discharge indicates thrush

Normal female discharge

Which doctor should I contact?

In case of pathological changes in the structure and consistency of the vaginal secretion or the appearance of an odor, you should consult a doctor. Problems of the genitourinary system in women.

After examination and thorough diagnosis, you may need to consult other highly specialized specialists:

(with venereal pathologies);
(if a cyst or tumor develops);
(when the abundance and smell of discharge associated with allergic reactions of the body).

If poor discharge occurs in girls before adolescence, it is worth contacting pediatric gynecologist or .

Diagnostics

To determine the cause of discharge with an unpleasant odor and consistency, the gynecologist prescribes a comprehensive examination:

visual and internal gynecological examination;
smear from the vagina, urethra and cervix;
Ultrasound of the genitourinary system;
colposcopy;
general blood analysis.

Colposcopy helps to identify the cause of abnormalities

Research methods allow to identify pathological microorganisms in the microflora of the vagina, to detect cysts, seals and growths, inflammatory foci. In addition, diagnosis makes it possible to choose the most effective therapy.

Treatment

To normalize the discharge, it is necessary to eliminate the source of pathogenic manifestations.

Based on the disease that caused bad leucorrhoea, therapy consists of several groups of drugs:

antifungal agents (used for candidiasis) - candles and tablets Clotrimazole, Fluconazole, Micomax, Flucostat, Pimafucin;
antibacterial drugs (for bacterial vaginosis, various infections that cause inflammation) - Metronidazole, Clindamycin, Ornisid;
systemic antibiotics (for sexually transmitted diseases) - Ornidazole, Tinidazole, Metronidazole.

Clotrimazole is an antifungal agent

Preparations are selected by a specialist individually for each patient. All the features of the body, the nuances of the disease and the degree of neglect are taken into account.

Prevention

Normal discharge largely depend on the hygiene and lifestyle of the woman. To prevent the appearance of atypical leucorrhoea, it is necessary to follow simple preventive measures.

Daily intimate hygiene in the morning and evening with moderate use of special products and minimization of douching.
Legibility in intimate life. The fewer sexual partners, the lower the risk of violation of the microflora of the vagina and infection.
Using contraceptives with an unfamiliar sexual partner.
Proper selection of hormonal contraceptives.
Active lifestyle, moderate physical exercise, minimizing stress and emotional exhaustion.
Timely treatment of inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs.

Observe intimate hygiene twice a day

Proper nutrition (fruits, vegetables, greens, dairy products), drinking enough fluids, wearing natural underwear, and minimizing bad habits- all this helps to maintain a healthy microflora in the vagina.

White, clear secretion or mucus, like snot in moderation and odorless, discharged from women - normal phenomenon. If the color changes from cloudy to dark, they become thick, curdled, frothy and accompanied by a stench, we are talking about pathologies in the pelvic organs. Timely access to a doctor and high-quality diagnostics help to prevent severe complications, and quickly eliminate the pathology.

Bacteriological study of microflora - a simple and effective analysis that allows you to detect pathogenic microflora V various systems. The technique of bakposev on microflora is common in the gynecological, urological, oncological and surgical fields, and it is also effectively used by dermatologists, gastroenterologists and otolaryngologists.

Bakposev helps to identify pathogenic microflora

What does bakposev on microflora show?

Bakposev is laboratory analysis, which allows you to get accurate information about the microflora of a particular organ or system in the body.

This study makes it possible to discover pathogenic microorganisms:

Bakposev detects pathogenic microorganisms, such as chlamydia

Bakposev contributes to the detection of nonspecific growth of microflora, helps to identify the exact number of pathogenic bacteria, and also to make an antibiogram. The test takes into account the sensitivity of microorganisms to certain antibiotics.

Indications for passing the analysis

Bacterial culture is required for the following indications:

Blood culture is used for fevers, chills, suspected intravascular infections. Blood cultures for sterility are also common.
The study of feces is used to determine dysbacteriosis in cases where a simple analysis of feces does not reveal the causative agent of the infection.
A bacterial urine test is performed for infections of the genitourinary system and urinary tract: cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, etc.
Sputum collection is required in the diagnosis of diseases of the lower respiratory tract as well as tuberculosis.
A smear from the ENT organs is taken for inflammatory bacterial diseases of the ear, upper and lower respiratory tract.
Analysis from the urethra in men reveals sexually transmitted diseases, infectious diseases reproductive system and causes of infertility.
An analysis from the vagina is done in gynecology for inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system, for infertility, and also during pregnancy planning.

Bakposev surrenders with cystitis

Preparing for bakposev

In order for the results of the bacterial study to be accurate and informative, it is necessary to follow the rules for preparing for the sampling of the analysis. These rules differ depending on the sampling authority.

1-2 days before taking a smear from the vagina or from the cervical canal, women should not:

have sex;
douche;
use gels and soaps for intimate hygiene;
apply vaginal forms drugs;
wash in the bathroom.

Before taking a smear from the vagina, do not use gels for intimate hygiene

Before the procedure, you should not wash yourself, it is also advisable not to urinate in the last 2-3 hours before the procedure.

To take a smear from the urethra in men, the following preparation is required:

for a week, stop taking drugs prohibited by a urologist;
exclude sexual contacts for 2 days;
in the evening before the study, thoroughly wash the genitals;
2-3 hours before sampling, try not to empty your bladder.

When sowing on flora from oral cavity follows:

do not use antibiotics for a week;
for 2-3 days to refuse antimicrobial sprays and rinses;
do not eat in the morning before the examination;
do not drink 2 hours before the analysis;
do not brush your teeth, do not gargle.

Do not brush your teeth before taking bakposev from the oral cavity.

Sperm collection for analysis requires:

abstaining from sex for 5-7 days;
rejection alcoholic beverages for 3-4 days;
ban on antibiotics for 2 weeks;
careful hygiene of the genital organs before taking the material.

The delivery of feces and urine for bakposev requires careful hygiene of the relevant organs and maximum sterility when taking the material. Women should not be tested during menstruation: the presence of blood impurities in the test material will distort the result.

When analyzing the microflora from the nose, the use of sprays, drops and ointments for the nose should be excluded 3-4 hours before taking a smear.

The collection of sputum, blood and a swab from the ear does not require special preparation: for these tests, it is enough not to use antibiotics a week before the study.

How is a bacteriological examination performed?

For bacterial culture are taken various secretions from the human body:

sputum;
sperm;
blood;
urine;
mucus from the upper respiratory tract;
discharge from the cervical canal, vagina;
pus;
contents of wounds, ulcers and erosions.

The material is taken from the genital, urinary, digestive and ENT organs, as well as from the skin.

The method of bacteriological examination depends on the sampling organ: a smear from the ENT organs is obtained faster and easier than material from the urethra or vagina.

Women often suffer from vaginal discharge. Discharge during inflammation is unpleasant because a woman has to use pads all the time. Another problem is that often the discharge during inflammation comes with a very unpleasant odor and, of course, what a woman feels at the same time is very uncomfortable. However, the long-term consequences of such secretions are more dangerous, because they mean a particular disease. Are you experiencing a similar problem? What they are talking about, and how to get rid of it, find out now!

Discharge during inflammation as a symptom of disease

The discharge from the vagina of a healthy woman does not have a strong specific smell. They are not abundant and colorless. In fact, all women have discharge reproductive age.

Allocations are observed in the following diseases:

Inflammatory phenomena of the ovaries.

Inflammation of the appendages.

Availability fungal disease.

What to do with symptoms of discharge due to inflammatory diseases

You should be examined by a specialist gynecologist.

Get tested for infection with any type of fungal disease.

If you have an inflammatory process in the internal genital organs, most likely this is:

endothermitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the uterus;
salpinitis is an inflammatory process, which is located in fallopian tubes;
salpinogophoritis - an inflammatory process that occurs in the tubes and ovaries;
endomyometritis - inflammation that occurs in the mucous and muscular membranes of the uterus;
panmetritis - an inflammatory process that affected the entire uterus;
pelvic peritonitis is when inflammation has moved to the area of the peritoneum of the small pelvis.

As you can see, there are many types of inflammatory processes that cause such inconvenience. If you have a suspicion that the discharge during inflammation is of some kind of genital female organs, then you should not guess, listen to the advice of your friends that someone once helped. Postpone all your problems and affairs. Running to the gynecologist.

Features of the treatment of discharge during inflammation

You can get rid of secretions and the discomfort that accompanies them, itching and burning with the help of traditional means.

In most cases, since problems arise due to harmful bacteria and various infections, to treat diseases of the genital organs, including discharge and an unpleasant smell from the vagina, it is better to use antibiotics and anti-infective drugs. But, if you are sure that you do not have infectious, serious diseases, you should try to study this issue yourself.

Recently, more and more products such as vaginal deodorants have begun to appear on the domestic market. Advertising claims that with their help you can get rid of bad smell discharge during inflammation of the vagina once and for all. But, in practice, it is shown that this is just a trick to attract customers. In addition, doctors strongly discourage the use of such remedies, as this can only aggravate the problem, and then it will be much more difficult to cure.

As for ointments and gels for external use, today there are a sufficient number of them. good ointment, where at a decent level the price-quality ratio is "Kandibene". It is suitable for use, not only with an unpleasant odor from discharge, but also with itching, inflammation. In a nutshell, as mentioned above, harmful bacteria multiply in the absence of lactobacilli, then "Kandibene" becomes the protection of lactobacilli and in some way helps them in the fight against harmful bacteria.

Experts recommend using vaginal suppositories "Lactobacterin", or "Bifidobacterin". The action of these vaginal suppositories is similar to Candibene ointment - they compensate for the lack of lactobacilli in the vagina and fight harmful bacteria. The course of treatment of inflammation is best spent about 10 days. At the end of the course, the smell of discharge should disappear.

How to get rid of secretions with the help of folk remedies?

In addition to the treatment that the doctor will prescribe for you with inflammation, use traditional medicine

Hot baths with an extract of pine or its twigs have proven themselves well in the treatment of discharge during inflammation. To do this, put 100 grams of young pine branches in 10 liters of boiling water, boil for half an hour, and then stand for at least 1 hour.

Beli quickly pass when douching from a decoction of St. John's wort. Four st. spoons of dry, and preferably fresh herbs, pour 2 full tablespoons of water and boil for about 20 minutes. Strain well and you can douche.

You can douche to treat inflammation with secretions of a decoction: 20 grams of sage leaves, rosemary, yarrow and 40 grams of oak bark, poured with 3 liters of boiling water, leave on low heat under a lid for about five minutes. Let cool and strain thoroughly.

You can try using a gauze swab with honey from the discharge. The course of treatment of inflammation with secretions is 15 days. At the beginning of the procedures, burning and itching are quite possible. But in the future they will pass.

You can cure discharge with the help of healing tampons from parsley seeds. Put 1 tsp in a gauze bag. seeds, attach a thread to one of the edges and dip it in alcohol. After that, leave the swab with seeds in olive oil for a day. A tampon made in this way is inserted all night.

It is recommended to do douching from secretions with an infused decoction of celandine and calendula. One tablespoon full of calendula flowers and celandine herbs is poured with half a liter of boiling water. Insist at least one hour. Drink this decoction for a week.

You can cure whiter with the help of tea brewed from the roots of a white-flowered peony.

With watery discharge, you need to drink a decoction of Periwinkle herb, which is very effective for this disease. Three pinches of grass are poured into a glass of water and let it brew.

With the help of irrigation with concentrated garlic broth, you can quickly get rid of whites. This is the most effective method for curing vaginal infections. After it is infused, pour one full tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into it in order to normalize the microflora of the vagina. Douching is best done over the basin. Irrigation for the treatment of inflammation with secretions should be done gently and slowly with warm water for thirty minutes. Prohibited during pregnancy.

A decoction of lovage roots is drunk for treatment, 1 tbsp. spoon three times every day.

A drink infused with strawberry roots, better than wild-growing, drink 3 bowls a day.

Liquid remedy for secretions from white nettle (white arborvitae). Twenty grams, preferably fresh grass, pour into 200 milliliters of boiling water. Leave to boil, insist. Drink three times a day for a glass. With this decoction for the treatment of inflammation with secretions, douching procedures can also be carried out.

A fairly common occurrence among women is the unpleasant odor of vaginal discharge. It seems that everything is in order with health, personal hygiene is observed, he feels fine, but the smell worries. But, nevertheless, it is worth remembering that even the slightest smell of discharge is already a bad sign - it means that something is wrong in the body.

Good for unpleasantly smelling discharge against the background of inflammation will be washing with solutions of baking soda, sea salt, herbal infusions, for example, St. John's wort, chamomile, string or oak bark, which will also help get rid of the smell of vaginal discharge.

Causes of inflammatory diseases accompanied by secretions

The smell of discharge is the first symptom of inflammation and the presence of bacteria. It is also worth distinguishing between beneficial bacteria, which are called lactobacilli, and harmful bacteria that can be presented staphylococci, streptococci, mycoplasmas and so on. From the name itself it is clear that lactobacilli are useful and should be in the body, as they produce hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid, which then kill the harmful environment of the vagina. But, at the same time, the presence of harmful bacteria in the vagina does not mean that you are sick. The disease begins when the number of lactobacilli in the body decreases and harmful bacteria, without receiving a “rebuff”, begin to actively multiply. Then there is the smell of vaginal discharge, inflammation and itching.

The smell from the vagina during discharge against the background of inflammation can be a sign of many diseases associated with bacteria. Therefore, you should not hesitate, but you need the sooner, the better, to start examination and treatment. After all, bacterial diseases can subsequently cause difficult conception and pregnancy.

Vaginal discharge normally does not cause any inconvenience to a woman. However, many strive to get rid of any vaginal discharge completely, considering it to be a sign of illness or impurity, not realizing that the discharge is as normal as salivation in the mouth.

Allocations are a kind of signal for a woman. If they dramatically change their color and smell, this is a sign of a possible disease.

Vaginal discharge: description, meaning and characteristics

Vaginal discharge is absolutely normal and does not indicate any pathology or disease. The vagina itself is lined from the inside with a mucous layer with many glands that secrete mucus. If you know what discharge is considered normal, you can suspect an inflammatory process in time and consult a doctor.

Like the intestines, the vagina has its own microflora. It is inhabited by various bacteria, fungi, which maintain the condition of the mucosa, protect the walls of the vagina and uterus from the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms.Trying to get rid of secretions completely is not only pointless, but also dangerous. The absence of any mucus indicates that the mucosa does not have a protective layer, which means that the path for infection is open.

Discharge is the process of cleansing and protecting a woman's genitals.

Normally, in a woman, starting from the moment of the arrival of the first menstruation, mucus is regularly released from the vagina, supporting the microflora of the genital organs. The amount of mucus may increase during ovulation or before menstruation. Before the onset of menstruation, there should be no vaginal discharge. Regular secretion of mucus before puberty indicates pathological processes in the body, inflammation, etc.

The composition of vaginal discharge is determined by cells and various microorganisms. Normally, they may contain coccal bacteria, viruses, and fungi, but with active reproduction, they will cause an inflammatory process.

Allotments include:

Slime from . The cervix contains glands that secrete mucus that protects the uterus from infection.
Epithelial cells from the uterus. Epithelial cells are constantly updated, and the old ones descend into the vaginal cavity and go outside.
Various microorganisms. The flora of the vagina is represented by various lactic acid bacteria, cocci bacteria, Dederlein sticks, and also in small quantities. Conditionally pathogenic bacteria can also be contained in secretions, however, at the onset of the inflammatory process, their number increases, which leads to various.

Color: the norm and possible diseases

Gynecologists say that normal discharge in a healthy woman is scanty, transparent and odorless. However, taking into account physiological characteristics body color of the discharge can vary to yellow.

As soon as the inflammatory process begins in the vaginal cavity, the color of the discharge changes. This is a signal to see a doctor and pass. It is not recommended to self-diagnose based on the color of vaginal discharge alone. The same symptom can be a manifestation of different.

What the color says:

Yellow. yellow discharge from the vagina do not always talk about pathology. If they are light, not plentiful, then this is the norm. Even brighter yellow discharge is considered normal if it appears a day or two before menstruation. In this case, there is no reason for concern. Vaginal discharge of a pronounced yellow color is a sign of an inflammatory process, if they have a sharp unpleasant odor, increase sharply in quantity, which was not observed before, and are also accompanied by irritation and redness of the genital organs.
Green. The green color of the discharge in any case does not apply to the norm. Even if other signs of inflammation have not yet appeared, this is already a signal that should not be ignored. As a rule, green discharge indicates the presence of an inflammatory process in the vagina. Allocations acquire green color when they increase in quantity. Green discharge sometimes appears with vaginitis, inflammation, cirvicitis (inflammation of the cervical canal).
White. White or milky discharge is considered normal if they appear in small amounts, do not have a pronounced odor and are not accompanied by pain, cramps, itching. Thick and profuse white discharge may contain pus. As a rule, they are accompanied by an unpleasant odor.
Red. The red discharge contains blood. They are perfectly normal during menstruation and the day before (meager bloody issues). Breakthrough and spotting between periods can be a symptom of cervical cancer, miscarriage early dates pregnancy, etc.

Smell and consistency: types, norm and pathology

In the absence of diseases vaginal discharge do not have any smell. They are watery, not abundant, without inclusions and seals, clots. The consistency of the discharge may depend on the characteristics of the body. Even if the discharge has become somewhat thicker, this cannot be considered a pathology in the absence of other signs of inflammation.

A change in consistency is more often said when other symptoms appear, for example, when there is a change in color, the appearance of an odor, blood, etc. The appearance of bloody dense discharge with obvious clots and pain requires medical attention and consultation with a gynecologist.

In the case of smells, any unpleasant smell that was not there before is taken into account. It is advisable to visit a gynecologist if any smell appears, but sometimes the cause of this condition is insufficient personal hygiene.

You need to take into account the smell that appears on the condition that a woman is washed daily, changes linen and towels:

Sour smell. Most often, the sour smell of secretions occurs with the active reproduction of fungi (with candidiasis). In the people, this disease is called thrush. yeast fungi begin to multiply actively with a decrease in immunity, causing an unpleasant sour smell, foamy or thick curdled discharge, itching and irritation of the genital organs. This disease occurs in many women and is not completely cured. In the presence of provoking factors, thrush may appear again.
The smell of fish. The pungent smell of fish in the discharge indicates more often vaginosis. The balance of beneficial and pathogenic bacteria in the vagina is disturbed, gray or greenish discharge appears with a strong unpleasant smell of stale fish.
Metallic smell. A metallic smell (smell,) occurs with bloody discharge. If they appear in the middle of a cycle, they are accompanied severe pain, this may be a sign of an inflammatory disease or cervical cancer.
Putrid smell. The smell of rot, as well as abundant yellow discharge, can also be signs of cancerous tumors.

What to do if the discharge is bad

The first thing to do when suspicious discharge appears is to consult a doctor and go through. The gynecologist will listen to complaints, conduct an examination and take. A smear analysis will help identify the infection and clarify the pathogen.

It is not recommended to self-diagnose and begin treatment, attributing any discharge to thrush. Taking various antifungal drugs in the absence of candidiasis can only aggravate the situation.

If you see a doctor in this moment there is no possibility, you can use universal anti-inflammatory local funds to help relieve symptoms before contacting a doctor. These drugs include Lactagel. This is a vaginal gel in the form of microtubes for single use. The drug promotes recovery normal microflora vagina, increased growth beneficial bacteria. However, this measure cannot be considered universal for any disease.

To cure the cause of unpleasant discharge, it is necessary to make a diagnosis and undergo a comprehensive full-fledged treatment.

After the diagnosis is made, it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations of the gynecologist. Many diseases can be recurrent, so interrupting the course of treatment at the first sign of improvement is not recommended.

No inflammatory and infectious diseases of the genital area should be treated at home folk remedies. Only proper treatment and regular monitoring will help to avoid such serious complications like, cancer, chronic inflammatory diseases, etc.

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Most often treatment similar states begin with drug therapy. The doctor prescribes antibiotic or antifungal drugs for oral administration, as well as local suppositories, ointments, gels, douches to eliminate the infection. Often, for a full recovery, it is important to be treated together with a partner.

In some cases, physiotherapy, diagnostic and therapeutic curettage, as well as therapy to restore the normal microflora of the vagina.

Any discharge from the vagina during the period causes concern in a woman for fear of harming the child and infecting. Most often frightening are spotting during pregnancy.

They may not be plentiful or they may be quite plentiful. In any case, blood smearing during pregnancy - bad sign. You need to see a doctor immediately. Sometimes spotting does not bring serious, but it is better to play it safe.In addition to bloody discharge, a pregnant woman may have discharge with an unpleasant odor and a changed color, which indicates an inflammatory process and also requires immediate treatment.

Types of selections:

White. During pregnancy, hormonal changes occur, which leads to an increase in the amount of discharge. It is perfectly normal if the discharge is clear, odorless and does not cause irritation, burning or redness. It is worth paying attention to the so-called mucous plug. It is a clot of mucus streaked with blood. It is formed in the area of the cervical canal and protects the uterus and the child from infection. The cork should come out before childbirth. If she left earlier, it speaks of premature birth The woman needs to be hospitalized.
Yellow discharge. If the discharge has a yellowish tint, this is not a pathology. Dark or rich yellow discharge with an unpleasant odor is a sign of an inflammatory process.
Brown. Brown discharge indicates the presence of clotted blood in the discharge. Like scarlet blood, such discharge may not be normal during pregnancy. They may point to ectopic pregnancy, and possible threat miscarriage. This may cause pain in the lower abdomen. If the gestational age is long enough, such discharge is attributed to the beginning birth process. They can appear simultaneously with contractions.

Any questions about discharge during pregnancy should be discussed with your doctor. The presence of an inflammatory process in the vagina is dangerous for.

Often, women who love cleanliness and diligently maintain body hygiene are overzealous in trying to get rid of whiteness. When vaginal discharge is observed on underwear in women and girls, most often you should not worry about the pathology - this is a natural process due to physiology. But when discomfort, an unpleasant odor or a suspicious color are added to the secret, it is necessary to visit a gynecologist - such phenomena indicate possible inflammatory or infectious processes in the genitourinary system. In order to take timely action, it is necessary to understand where the natural processes and pathology begins.

How are secretions formed and what are they

Before considering what normal whites should be, let's define what they are. As a rule, the secret that stands out is a natural phenomenon, it is produced by glands located on the mucous layer of the vestibule of the vagina, the cervix. A certain amount of effusion of the vaginal vessels, the discharge of the uterine cavity, is added to the composition of the mucus. One of the main tasks of the secret is to protect the uterine and vaginal walls from the introduction of pathogens. It is also necessary to prevent the drying of the vagina, cleaning the genital tract. Accordingly, eliminating those whites that are the norm, the woman also removes the protective layer, opening up access to infections.

Usually, from 1 to 5 ml of vaginal mucus is secreted during the day, while during the menstrual cycle its characteristics may change, including shade and consistency. The volume may also change, the natural reasons affecting this indicator are:

ovulatory period;
bearing a child;
sexual arousal.

With insufficient production of vaginal fluid, pain during sex can occur, and frequent infection of the body. If we consider the parameters of the vaginal mucus in a woman, its composition includes cells and a variety of microorganisms:

slime that forms cervical canal, which is protection against infectious pathologies in the cervix.
Constantly renewing cells of the epithelium of the uterus, while the detached ones descend into the vaginal cavity, then coming out.
Microflora, which includes from 5 to 12 varieties of microorganisms, including a small amount of coccal bacteria, viruses and fungi. Actively multiplying under the influence negative factors they can provoke the development of the inflammatory process.

It is believed that normally the ovaries, uterine cavity and fallopian tubes, along with the cervix, are completely sterile and microorganisms inhabit only the vagina.

In women and girls of reproductive age, the natural vaginal microflora for the most part includes lactic acid bacteria, due to which the normal excreted secret is an acidic environment with a pH value of 3.8 to 4.4. This explains the possible sour smell of mucus.

Characteristics of natural vaginal discharge

Every girl who has reached childbearing age should have a discharge that indicates the health of her reproductive system.

There are a number of signs, according to which a woman is able to independently determine how much the allocated secret meets the norm:

It is estimated what color the secret is, the results are correlated with the period of the menstrual cycle - shades can be white, cream, yellow, or differ in transparency.
Most of the natural vaginal discharge almost does not smell or there are sour shades.
The consistency of mucus can vary from liquid to viscous.
Despite the fact that the volume of the secret may vary, it should not exceed about a teaspoon.
The amount of mucus increases significantly before menstruation, after sexual intercourse, during sexual arousal.

The nature of vaginal discharge is largely influenced by the age of the woman, hormonal background her body, the presence or absence of sexual life and other factors. In girls, leucorrhoea should be absent until the puberty, given the peculiarities of the hormonal background and the structure of the genital organs characteristic of this age.

Allocations are evidence of pathology if they have a smell, color and appear in girls of 10-12 years of age. Usually such mucus indicates problems in the genitourinary or digestive system. Approximately 12 months before the start of the first menstrual cycle, teenage girls begin to experience the production of vaginal fluid, which is due to hormonal changes. Leucorrhoea can be liquid or mucous, painted in white or weak yellow, when they leave the vagina, there should be no unpleasant sensations - soreness, burning or itching, swelling and redness. After the stabilization of the monthly cycle, cyclic changes in the properties of secretions are observed. Given that most often girls and women have a monthly cycle of 28 days, consider the natural changes in vaginal discharge, taking it as a basis:

In the initial phase of the cycle - and this is the period from the first to the twelfth day after the end of menstruation - the secreted mucus is often liquid, of a homogeneous consistency, sometimes with the inclusion of lumps, which consist of dead epithelium. Its color is transparent, but white or yellow shades are not considered a pathology. The smell is absent or gives slightly sour.
On the thirteenth - fifteenth day, the ovulatory period begins, in which the volume of daily secretions increases to 4 ml, their consistency is similar to viscous mucus, the color ranges from transparent to white or light beige tones.
In the second phase of the cycle, which begins on the fifteenth or sixteenth day, normal discharge in women decreases in volume, the consistency is similar to jelly or a thin cream. The color remains transparent, whitish or yellowish. Immediately before menstruation, the discharge becomes mucous and smearing, acquiring a brown tint.

Why do whites change

In addition to the monthly cycle and pathological conditions there are many most hormonal factors affecting the nature of the secret:

When a girl starts to lead sexual life or there is a change of partners, a new microflora penetrates the vagina, which is essentially non-pathogenic, but completely alien. As a result, within a certain time period, the duration of which is individual for each individual organism, reproductive system adapts to the changed composition of the microflora. At such moments, there may be an increase in the volume of the allocated secret, a change in its consistency and color. In this case, any discomfort, including itching or burning, should be completely absent.
Sexual contact itself also provokes the production of specific whites - after an act without using a condom for several hours, vaginal discharge is like transparent clots, painted in whitish or yellowish hues. After six or eight hours, the mucus changes again - it becomes liquid and plentiful, painted white. When using a condom or when interrupting the act, the secret that is subsequently released has a structure similar to a cream, since it consists of a “waste” vaginal lubricant. Its color is whitish, the amount is quite scarce.
Female oral contraceptives significantly change the hormonal background, inhibit ovulation and, during their use, help to reduce the volume of secretions. After stopping the use of the drug, the nature of the vaginal discharge is restored. Similarly, the nature of the leucorrhoea has a period of lactation. When the lactation period ends, the amount of mucus produced is quite low.
Consider what discharge is considered normal for women who are carrying a child. Usually their number increases, since blood circulation in the genitals is accelerated and a certain amount of plasma penetrates into the lumen of the vagina. In the last trimester, the volume of the secret increases even more noticeably, which is a harbinger labor activity.

Pregnant women need to pay increased attention to the nature of the substance released from the vagina, as it may indicate hidden problems. For example, liquid mucus in the last trimester often indicates a discharge of water.

The leucorrhea that appears after labor is called lochia, they are uterine secretions, which include blood, mucus, rejected due to the non-viability of the tissue. Normally, lochia is released for three to six weeks, sometimes this period increases to almost one and a half months. At this stage, the trend towards a decrease in the volume of lochia and their clarification is important - the first seven days of discharge resemble ordinary heavy menstruation, which may contain clots. Gradually, the volume of lochia decreases, and the color changes towards yellow-white shades, which is facilitated by a large amount of mucus contained in them, and bloody inclusions may be present. Closer to about the fourth week, the discharge becomes smearing, at the end of the sixth week (this period can last up to the eighth week), the whites become the same as before the conception of the child.

The hormonal background in women changes significantly in the period before the onset of postmenopause. Consider what the discharge should be at this time - their volume is significantly reduced, for the most part coccal microorganisms are observed, which include streptococci and staphylococci.

It should be remembered: regardless of the period of the menstrual cycle and other circumstances, the release of vaginal secretions should not be accompanied by unpleasant sensations. Otherwise, an immediate gynecological examination is necessary.

Signs of pathological discharge

We have reviewed natural secretions in girls and women, it is now necessary to understand when leucorrhoea becomes pathological and the development of what diseases they accompany. Conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, present in small quantities in the vaginal environment, under the influence of certain reasons, begin to actively multiply and suppress lactobacilli, causing inflammation and processes.

These factors include:

violated rules of personal hygiene;
taking antimicrobial drugs;
hormonal disruptions.

Focusing on the changed properties of leucorrhoea, one can assume the development of pathology in the reproductive system, although it is impossible to establish without appropriate analyzes accurate diagnosis. Danger signals are:

Discomfort, itching, burning.
The secreted mucus becomes foamy, acquires yellow, green or white hues.
Cheesy clots of white or yellow shades are released from the vagina, irritating the external genitalia.
Abundant leucorrhoea with the smell of fish is observed, the volume of which increases with sexual arousal.
Beli acquire a yellow tint, accompanied by problems with urination, pain in the lower abdomen.
The discharge becomes thick, with inclusions of blood, their smell is strong and unpleasant.
Between the planned periods, the appearance of bloody discharge is observed.
When carrying a child, brown or red discharge appears.
Thick purulent discharge with impurities of blood, with a pungent odor.

Beli is classified according to where exactly they are formed and can be tubal, occurring during inflammatory processes in the fallopian tubes, cervical, appearing with problems in the cervix, uterine, forming in the presence of endometritis.

The safest is the vaginal discharge, which, however, with a change in color or the presence of an unpleasant odor, may indicate the development of trichomoniasis, thrush, gardnerellosis and other pathologies.

Although it is not possible to determine the exact cause pathological changes mucus without special laboratory tests, focusing on the smell, color and consistency, it can be assumed which disease is taking place. It should be borne in mind that the same signs may indicate various pathologies, therefore, a gynecological examination remains a necessity:

The development of chlamydia may be indicated by foaming whites of a transparent color.
A gray tint combined with an unpleasant fishy odor usually indicates bacterial vaginosis or gardnerellosis.
White leucorrhoea may be a natural phenomenon or indicate thrush. It should be noted that candidiasis in mild degree may not be accompanied by burning and itching, their usual signs, but a change in the volume of leucorrhoea in the direction of increase, their thick consistency and the curdled appearance is worrisome.
Light yellow leucorrhea can be the norm, a day or two before menstruation is not considered a pathology and a more saturated shade. However, accompanied by a sharp unpleasant odor, with an increase in the allocated volume, irritation and redness of the genital organs, the presence of trichomoniasis can be suspected.
Green shades are never normal, even in the absence of other symptoms, this is a danger signal. Usually, such secretions warn of the development of vaginal inflammatory processes, since the green color is caused by an increased number of leukocytes. Greenish leucorrhoea can be released with vaginitis, cervicitis, or inflammation of the ovaries.
Red leucorrhoea becomes from an admixture of blood, immediately before menstruation this is a normal phenomenon, but you should be wary when such mucus appears between menstruation. Breakthrough bleeding indicates a possible oncology of the cervix, endometriosis, spontaneous abortion at the beginning of pregnancy, and others.

Pathological odor can be:

acidic, which often indicates the reproduction of fungi;
fish, when vaginosis can be suspected;
putrid, often indicating the development of malignant neoplasms;
glandular with secretions with the inclusion of blood.

What to do if vaginal discharge is suspicious? The most reasonable way out is to go to the clinic for an examination and take a smear for analysis, which will identify the causative agent of the problem. Self-medication is unacceptable, since the reception pharmaceuticals without a doctor's prescription can aggravate the situation.

Vaginal discharge is a kind of indicator of a woman's gynecological health. Normally, they are present in all the fair sex, even in those who are not sexually active and at a very young age. Let's see what types of vaginal discharge are and in which case you need to see a doctor.

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Light-colored discharge from the vagina is considered normal - whitish, slightly yellowish, without a pronounced odor, liquid or mucous consistency. Normal vaginal discharge also does not cause genital itching.

The amount of discharge may vary. So, every woman notices an increase in secretions in the middle of the menstrual cycle. This is due to hormonal changes due to ovulation. This phenomenon it is noted normally no more than 1-3 days.

A lot of discharge is noted in the first hours after intercourse, and not necessarily unprotected. In such cases, it is important to rely on nature and not try to "dry" the vagina yourself with douching - this can lead to other, more serious problems - vaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis.

Abundant mucous discharge from the vagina occurs in pregnant women. Especially in the first weeks after conception and in the last before childbirth.

Gynecological and infectious diseases

Most often, the color and consistency of the discharge changes due to three gynecological diseases:

vaginal candidiasis;
bacterial vaginosis (gardnerellosis);
colpitis.

All these diseases are provoked by conditionally pathogenic microorganisms, which, under certain conditions, begin to multiply rapidly in the woman's vagina and provoke inflammation.

Candidiasis (thrush) is provoked by Candida fungi. The symptoms of this disease are familiar to many. This is an abundant curdled discharge in women of white color and with a sour smell. And second feature- This intolerable itching, which forces women to often wash and douche, and the second only provokes an exacerbation of the disease. being treated antifungal drugs(vaginal suppositories and oral tablets). If not treated for several days, continue sexual activity - sores and painful cracks appear on the mucous membrane of the labia and vagina.

A frequent companion of candidiasis is gardnerellosis. Its symptoms are white vaginal discharge with a shade of gray or green and a fishy smell. Symptoms are especially pronounced before menstruation and after sexual intercourse. The disease is treated with antimicrobial medicines. In this case, the characteristic symptom that the doctor pays attention to is precisely the unpleasant smell of vaginal discharge, which spoils self-esteem and intimate life.

Colpitis, an inflammatory process in the vaginal mucosa, has similar symptoms. It is provoked by various sexually transmitted infections, as well as antibiotics, douching, and some chronic diseases, For example, diabetes. Unpleasant vaginal discharge and itching provoke coli, streptococci, gardnerella - in this case, the disease is called nonspecific colpitis. Specific pathogens are trichomonas, chlamydia, mycoplasmas, etc. Yellow vaginal discharge is often provoked by gonococci, the causative agents of gonorrhea. In addition, viruses play an important role in the development of colpitis. For example, the herpes virus and human papillomavirus.

All these diseases and infectious agents are determined in a vaginal smear. At the first symptoms, if the color of vaginal discharge, quantity, smell has changed, go to the doctor.

Before the examination, in no case do not douche - this will prevent an accurate diagnosis. Proper washing is enough. As for the baths medicinal herbs They don't always help. For example, with candidiasis, baths with chamomile can only get worse - since chamomile provokes dryness of the labia and, accordingly, exacerbation of symptoms. In addition, many herbs cause allergic reactions which can further aggravate the situation.

It is also not worth prescribing medicines on your own. At various diseases doctors prescribe different treatment. And put yourself on your own correct diagnosis impossible.

Extraordinary bleeding

Of course, all of the above diseases are very unpleasant, but not as dangerous as some pathologies that cause bleeding from the vagina in women during menopause, pregnant women, and also in women of reproductive age, but outside the period of menstruation.

1. Tumor diseases body of the uterus. It can be both malignant and benign neoplasms. Most often in middle-aged women, bleeding is provoked by uterine fibroids. uterine fibroids - benign neoplasm, but at large sizes and location directly inside the uterus, which provokes bleeding - it is recommended surgical intervention. Uterine fibroids can occur in women older than 25 years, more often after 30-35 years. Grows slowly. Growth stops completely with the onset of menopause. Diagnosis is made at ultrasound examination uterus.

2. Hyperplasia of the endometrium - its growth in the uterus. There are several varieties of it. With adenomatosis, there is a possibility of hyperplasia degenerating into cancer. Endometrial hyperplasia is more common in women transitional age. That is, in very young girls and in women during the period of change. The reason is an excess of estrogen against the background of a lack of progesterone. The diagnosis is made by ultrasound (which shows the abnormal thickness of the endometrium), as well as hysteroscopy or aspiration biopsy. Surgical treatment for large blood loss - curettage of the uterus and after taking hormonal drugs, with a malignant process - amputation of the uterus.

3. Erosion of the cervix and its mechanical damage. They can occur as a result of rough intercourse, masturbation with various objects, with improper insertion of a vaginal suppository, a hygienic tampon. As a rule, in this case, the bleeding is weak and short-term, more often brown vaginal discharge occurs, which pass on their own. Anti-inflammatory treatment is usually prescribed in this case and sexual rest for several days.

4. During pregnancy - the threat of interruption, placental abruption. Bleeding threatens not only the unborn child, because as a result of placental abruption, he loses contact with his mother, which means he experiences acute hypoxia, but also the woman herself. For long periods, placental abruption is especially dangerous. And in the short term, with emergency medical care and bed rest may not cause miscarriage.

However, in some cases, short-lived and not abundant spotting can be considered the norm.

1. After menarche, during the year. While installing menstrual cycle, menstruation may not be regular, the intervals between them are different. It is important for mothers to monitor the abundance of discharge (how many pads a girl spends per day) so that in case of severe and prolonged bleeding, see a doctor in time.

2. After childbirth. The situation is similar to the one described above. The only reason for this is the hormone prolactin, which is produced in breastfeeding women, and interferes with the normalization of the menstrual cycle.

3. In the first months of admission oral contraceptive- birth control pills. Blood smearing may occur during the first three cycles of taking the drug. Later it goes away on its own.