Is it normal for milky white leucorrhea to have a fishy smell? How to prevent it?

Gynecological diseases are common and frequent diseases in women, especially the changes in leucorrhea, which reflect whether a woman's physiological gynecology is normal. The modern fast-paced and highly stressful life makes many women suffer from gynecological diseases. They are always busy at home and outside and have no time. The most basic way to understand whether your gynecological disease is normal without wasting time is to check whether your leucorrhea has any abnormality, color, smell, shape, etc. Today we will talk about whether it is normal for milky white leucorrhea to have a fishy smell, what precautions should be taken, etc.

Normal leucorrhea should be milky white or colorless and transparent, with a slight fishy smell or no smell; its secretion amount and texture are affected by the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body, and vary periodically with the menstrual cycle, with varying amounts, textures and thicknesses. Generally, the amount of leucorrhea is less after the menstrual period; before ovulation, due to the increase in estrogen levels in the body, the epithelial cells of the cervical glands are stimulated to proliferate, the secretion of cervical mucus increases, and the sodium chloride content in the mucus increases, which can absorb more water, causing the leucorrhea to increase during ovulation, and the texture is thin, clear in color, and looks like egg white, which can be stretched into long threads; after ovulation, estrogen levels gradually decrease, progesterone levels increase, the secretion of cervical mucus is inhibited, and the sodium chloride content in the mucus also decreases, making the leucorrhea at this time thick, milky white, with poor ductility, and easy to break when stretched.

Prevention methods;

1. Boost immunity: strengthen daily maintenance, arrange regular exercise, and eat properly. Avoid environments that may cause infection: Pay attention to daily cleanliness, avoid wearing tight, non-breathable clothing, take regular rest times, and don't eat too much spicy food, otherwise it will easily breed dampness and heat.

2. To treat and prevent leucorrhea, you need to choose the right food and eat food that suits your own constitution. You must avoid overly cold, spicy and hot food. The following are various types of diet: Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits for clearing heat and removing dampness. Eat more fish, beans and other foods that can help in diuresis and strengthen the spleen

3. Wash the affected area 3 to 4 times a day, each time gently and slowly. You can use auxiliary tools to enter the vulva to remove the leucorrhea inside. After washing, wipe the affected area gently and firmly with a dry towel, and change the underwear at the same time. This will keep you dry and prevent bacteria from growing. Do not use sanitary napkins, as their non-breathable material will only make the situation worse.

So after understanding it, it is normal to have milky white leucorrhea with a fishy smell, which means that there is an invasion of gynecological diseases. Note that changes in the characteristics of leucorrhea are often closely related to vaginal infection or reproductive system diseases. Once changes in the amount, color, quality, and taste of leucorrhea are found, you should go to the hospital for a routine leucorrhea examination in time. After confirming the specific cause of the disease, targeted treatment should be carried out to avoid delaying the disease and causing serious consequences.