What to do if your vaginal discharge is like tofu residue during pregnancy

Leucorrhea is a secretion from the female body. As we all know, leucorrhea is transparent and has no odor. Odorless and transparent leucorrhea is normal. If the leucorrhea has color or smells bad, it means that the person has potential gynecological diseases and it is time to get a physical examination. Some women's leucorrhea after pregnancy is in the shape of tofu dregs, which is obviously abnormal. Fungal infection can also cause leucorrhea to be in the shape of tofu dregs during pregnancy.

The curd-like leucorrhea is a typical manifestation of candidal vaginitis. The texture and secretion of cervical mucus are directly related to whether sperm can pass through the cervix and enter the uterine cavity. Under normal circumstances, during the ovulation period, under the action of estrogen, the cervical mucus has a higher water content and a thinner texture, which is conducive to the passage of sperm. When vaginitis occurs, the cervical secretions will increase significantly, the texture will be thick and contain a large number of white blood cells, which will have an adverse effect on the motility of sperm and may also hinder the entry of sperm into the uterine cavity, thereby affecting conception. Generally speaking, patients with vaginitis need active treatment to avoid worsening of the disease, leading to cervical erosion, cervical polyps, etc., which will affect your future fertility.

Tofu-like leucorrhea: This type of leucorrhea is caused by Candida infection. The appearance of this type of leucorrhea is a typical symptom of female candidal vaginitis. Candidal vaginitis is also called fungal vaginitis. It is often accompanied by severe vulvar itching or burning pain. In your case, it is recommended that you do not use medications indiscriminately during pregnancy and go to the hospital for a detailed examination. After finding out the cause, receive targeted treatment. Do not use medications indiscriminately and pay attention to hygiene at ordinary times. Do not eat spicy and irritating foods.

If it is vaginitis, you can use 2% - 3% soda solution to rinse the vulva. Wash and change underwear frequently. Wipe the vulva dry after rinsing with the solution to keep it dry. It is best to disinfect the used bath towels and towels. In addition, the diet should be light, drink plenty of water, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and pay attention to the use of medication.

The above is the relevant content about the tofu-dreg-like leucorrhea during pregnancy. As we all know, you can’t take medicine randomly during pregnancy, as the medicine will affect the development of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women can start with their living habits and eating habits in this regard. Good eating habits and good living habits can help people improve the condition of their leucorrhea being like tofu dregs.