Why does the vaginal discharge smell fishy?

Diseases of the sexual reproductive system are gynecological diseases, including vulvar diseases, vaginal diseases, uterine diseases, fallopian tube diseases, ovarian diseases, etc. Gynecological diseases are common and frequently occurring diseases among women. However, since many people lack proper knowledge about gynecological diseases and lack of physical health care, coupled with various bad living habits, their physical health is deteriorating, leading to some female diseases. So, why does leucorrhea have a fishy smell? Let us find out through the following article.

Colorless, transparent, sticky leucorrhea: Similar to egg white, or slightly turbid, but except for increased leucorrhea, there are rarely other symptoms. This type of leucorrhea is more common in cervical erosion, endocervicitis and after the use of estrogen. Foamy leucorrhea: After taking a bath in a public bath or using a public bath towel or bathtub, grayish white or grayish yellow foamy leucorrhea with a sour odor appears, and you should consider whether you have been infected with Trichomonas vaginitis. Tofu-like leucorrhea: It is unique to candidal vaginitis. The vulva and vaginal walls are often covered with a layer of white film-like substance. After rubbing, the red and swollen mucosal surface is exposed, which is easily infected by fungi and is often accompanied by vulvar itching and burning pain. Especially people with diabetes or pregnant women should think about this, because pregnant women and people with diabetes have poor physical condition and low immunity, which makes them prone to fungal infections. Watery leucorrhea: In the early stages of malignant tumors, uterine malignancy, fallopian tube cancer, etc., there will be an increase in leucorrhea.

Bloody leucorrhea: leucorrhea mixed with blood. The appearance of this type of leucorrhea should alert you to the possibility of malignant tumors, such as cervical cancer, uterine cancer, vaginal tumors, etc. This leucorrhea may also occur in some benign lesions, such as senile vaginitis, cervical erosion, etc.

Yellow mucous leucorrhea: seen in cervical erosion, cervical erosion, etc., it is caused by mild infection. White mucous leucorrhea: The properties are the same as normal, but the amount is increased. This type of leucorrhea is seen after the use of estrogen or when the pelvic cavity is congested. It is caused by increased secretion of cervical glands and vaginal mucosa. The fishy smell of vaginal discharge should be considered a symptom of bacterial vaginosis.

Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an imbalance of vaginal flora. The vaginal discharge is gray or gray-green, homogeneous, with a paste-like consistency, and may contain many bubbles. There may also be a foul smell like rotten fish. The odor worsens during or after a woman's menstrual cycle, and the same odor may also be emitted from the genitals of her sexual partner. A small number of people with concurrent Trichomonas or Candida infection may experience vulvar itching, vaginal burning or pain, etc. We would like to remind all female friends that if bacterial vaginosis is not treated in time, it will not only affect normal life and work, but also cause other complications and may lead to infertility.

Why does leucorrhea have a fishy smell? I believe you have gained some understanding after reading the above article. Develop good hygiene habits: do not use sanitary ware such as washbasins, bathtubs, and bath towels in public places, and wash your hands before going to the toilet; do not abuse unclean toilet paper; wipe the vulva from front to back after defecation; change your underwear and put it in a ventilated place to dry; use your own basin and towel for your own use. Wash underwear and socks in different basins.