Normal vaginal discharge is a colorless or milky white, transparent substance with no odor. Many women usually observe their vaginal discharge to determine if their body is healthy. Some people find that their vaginal discharge is abnormal and sour, so why does it smell a little sour?
1. Gynecological inflammation: Women are prone to gynecological inflammation, which may be caused by inadequate personal hygiene, poor lifestyle habits, high stress, improper diet, and other abnormalities. If gynecological inflammation occurs, abnormal vaginal discharge will appear, such as tofu residue like appearance, viscous texture, and slightly sour taste. When these abnormalities occur, be alert to gynecological inflammation and promptly go to the hospital for relevant examinations.
2. Uterine lesions: Uterine lesions are also an abnormality that many women are prone to, especially women with dysmenorrhea have a higher chance of developing uterine lesions. Uterine lesions can also cause abnormal vaginal discharge, such as an odor, and it can be clearly observed that the discharge has turned yellow. It is important to pay attention to these changes and check if they are caused by uterine lesions.
3. Adjacent organ damage: If a woman develops gynecological inflammation, and the inflammation is found near the uterus, pelvic cavity, vagina, etc., it is easy to cause adjacent organ damage, and the most common is tubal disease. Tubal diseases can also easily cause women's vaginal discharge to have a sour taste, appearing as watery vaginal discharge and continuously appearing.