Many women are often troubled by gynecological diseases, and routine testing of vaginal discharge during gynecological examinations is a necessary item because abnormal vaginal discharge is directly related to some gynecological diseases. Many doctors will judge some diseases based on the characteristics and color of the patient's vaginal discharge. So, what are the clinical characteristics of abnormal vaginal discharge?
The leucorrhea is yellow or yellow green, and the mucus is foam like, with a foul smell. Most of them are caused by vaginitis, among which trichomonal vaginitis is the most common, and most of them are vulva pruritus. It can be seen in conditions such as chronic cervicitis, senile vaginitis, endometritis, endometrial effusion, or foreign bodies in the vagina.
Bloody discharge, mixed with blood, should alert to the possibility of malignant tumors such as cervical cancer and endometrial cancer. However, benign conditions such as cervical polyps, cervical erosion, submucosal fibroids, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, urethral meatus, and senile vaginitis can also lead to bloody vaginal discharge. Small amounts of bloody vaginal discharge caused by intrauterine devices are also more common.
Yellow watery vaginal discharge often occurs after continuous vaginal bleeding, with a large amount of purulent and foul smelling discharge from the vagina. Advanced cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, or submucosal fibroids with infection should be considered first. Patients with paroxysmal discharge should be aware of the possibility of fallopian tube cancer. I hope patients with abnormal vaginal discharge can go to regular hospitals for examination and treatment in a timely manner, and strive for early recovery.
