White discharge is a barometer of female reproductive health. If there is a sudden increase in white discharge, it may be due to abnormal physical conditions, which makes women very worried about whether there are any health problems. In fact, women may experience an increase in white discharge before their menstrual period, which is caused by physiological reasons. Generally, menstruation will come after a few days of increased white discharge.
Increased vaginal discharge. Menstruation will come in a few days
Under physiological conditions, the secretion of vaginal discharge increases 2-3 days before menstruation. As the cervix gradually dilates during menstruation, the columnar epithelial cells in the cervical canal secrete more vigorously, and the amount of mucus increases and mixes with vaginal secretions to flow out.
In addition, before the menstrual period, due to pelvic congestion and the influence of estrogen, vaginal exudate and cervical secretions increase, which can also lead to an increase in vaginal discharge.
Symptoms of abnormal vaginal discharge
1. Yellow watery discharge: A large amount of purulent and foul smelling discharge from the vagina should be considered first for advanced cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, or submucosal fibroids with infection. Patients with paroxysmal discharge should be aware of the possibility of fallopian tube cancer.
2. Purulent leucorrhea: the leucorrhea is yellow or yellow green, viscous or foam like, with a foul smell, which is mostly caused by vaginitis, among which trichomonal vaginitis is the most common, most of which is vulva itching.
3. Cheese like vaginal discharge or tofu residue like vaginal discharge: a typical phenomenon of fungal vaginitis, often accompanied by severe itching of the external genitalia.
4. Bloody discharge: If there is blood mixed in the discharge, one should be alert to the possibility of malignant tumors such as cervical cancer and endometrial cancer.
5. Urinary disorders accompanied by increased vaginal discharge: In typical gonococcal infections, vaginal discharge, like urethral secretions, increases in volume, is yellow purulent, and presents a strong inflammatory response.
Generally speaking, in addition to before menstruation, there may also be an increase in vaginal discharge during ovulation and pregnancy. I hope that after the above introduction, female friends can better identify abnormal vaginal discharge. Once the above symptoms occur, they should go to the hospital for examination and targeted treatment in a timely manner to avoid affecting their future fertility. Finally, it is important to pay attention to personal hygiene and change underwear frequently in daily life, which is beneficial for reproductive health.
