What is the reason for thick leucorrhea with odor?

Although women's leucorrhea generally has a fixed form, it will change accordingly at different times. Although in most cases the leucorrhea is colorless or white and has no odor, it does not mean that it is abnormal. In other words, thick leucorrhea with an odor does not necessarily mean that you have a gynecological disease. So, what is the reason why leucorrhea is thick and has an odor? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

According to gynecological experts, normal vaginal discharge for women should be milky white or colorless and transparent, with a slightly fishy smell or no smell. Generally, there will be a small amount of vaginal discharge before and after menstruation and during ovulation. This is physiological. If there are symptoms such as increased vaginal discharge, odor, and thick vaginal discharge at other times, this is pathological and requires timely treatment.

The formation of female leucorrhea is closely related to estrogen. During each menstrual cycle, the quality and quantity of leucorrhea will change as the secretion of estrogen varies from time to time, making it inevitable that the leucorrhea will become thick. Generally, the secretion of estrogen reaches its peak between two menstrual periods. Excessive estrogen stimulates the cervical glands to secrete more mucus, so the leucorrhea at this time is abundant, transparent, sticky like egg white and can be pulled into threads, and the vulva feels moist. Leucorrhea will also increase after pregnancy and during sexual excitement. If female friends find that their vaginal discharge increases for no reason or becomes thick, they should be alert and go to the hospital for a detailed gynecological examination.

1. Normal physiological changes

The secretion of estrogen reaches its peak between two menstrual periods (equivalent to the ovulation period). Excessive estrogen stimulates the cervical glands to secrete more mucus, so the leucorrhea at this time is abundant, transparent, sticky like egg white, and can be pulled into threads, and the vulva feels moist. After the follicle ovulates, progesterone increases and inhibits the secretion of cervical mucus. At this time, the leucorrhea is viscous and the amount is small. If there are no other abnormal conditions, this is normal and there is no need to worry too much.

2. Pathological causes

1) Colorless, transparent, sticky leucorrhea: Similar to egg white, or slightly turbid, but except for the increased viscosity of the leucorrhea, there are rarely other symptoms. This type of leucorrhea is more common in chronic cervicitis, endocervicitis and after the use of estrogen.

2) Yellow mucous leucorrhea: seen in cervical erosion, chronic cervicitis, etc. It is a thick leucorrhea caused by mild infection.

3) White mucous leucorrhea: The properties are the same as normal, but the amount is increased. This type of leucorrhea occurs after the use of estrogen or when the pelvic cavity is congested. It is caused by increased secretions of the cervical glands and vaginal mucosa.

The above is an introduction to the reasons why leucorrhea is thick and has an odor. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. We can see that the reason for thick and odorous leucorrhea is not necessarily due to gynecological diseases, but we must always observe and pay attention to possible changes in leucorrhea. Once the abnormality is confirmed, it is best to go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time to avoid missing the best time for treatment.