What is the reason for the strong odor of vaginal discharge?

Leucorrhea with a strong odor is a relatively common gynecological disease. This condition is mainly caused by inflammation such as vaginitis and cervicitis. Therefore, if leucorrhea with an odor occurs, we should conduct an ultrasound examination in time. When women have leucorrhea with an odor, they should be careful to avoid sexual intercourse. This situation is mainly caused by unhygienic sexual life, and bacterial infection of the vagina can also affect the normal leucorrhea.

What is the odor of vaginal discharge?

As the vagina matures, it will secrete some substances, including vaginal mucosal exudate, cervical canal lining, endometrium, and fallopian tube gland secretions. These substances mix together to form the sticky leucorrhea that sticks to the vagina. Normal leucorrhea also indicates that the woman's body is healthy and can cleanse itself.

So what about abnormal vaginal discharge? What is going on?

Abnormal leucorrhea may be caused by the invasion of some bacteria in the vagina, causing the originally odorless or very odorous leucorrhea to become smelly. If you encounter this situation, women should be mentally prepared. This may be a bacterial infection of the vagina, and you should go to the hospital for examination immediately.

If the vaginal discharge has a fishy smell, it may be vaginitis, which is often caused by Haemophilus vaginalis. There may also be symptoms such as vaginal burning, pain, itching, and vulvar moisture.

If the leucorrhea has a fishy smell, it may be an infection with some anaerobic bacteria, or it may be a Trichomonas infection or vaginitis caused by Haemophilus vaginalis infection.

In severe cases, the vaginal discharge may have a foul odor. This situation is more complicated, usually caused by severe reproductive tract infection or tumor, such as severe endometritis, severe cervical erosion, etc.

What to do if the leucorrhea has a strong odor

When the leucorrhea shows the odors mentioned above, girls should rush to the hospital for examination. If the abnormal leucorrhea is caused by bacterial infection, it is actually gynecological inflammation. We may not even want to look at or think about the words "gynecological inflammation". Although it is not a terrible thing, we will still be very resistant to it.

If the leucorrhea has a strong odor, that is, a fishy or even foul odor, there is actually very little that women can do. They can only actively take treatment and strive for early recovery. In fact, vaginal discharge with an odor may also occur during pregnancy. Expectant mothers should not panic and should take timely treatment to ensure the safety of the fetus.

If you go to the hospital for a check-up, they will generally observe the amount, color, shape, and smell of the leucorrhea to determine whether it is inflammation. After the diagnosis is confirmed, appropriate treatment measures will be taken according to the cause. During the treatment period, women should ensure that their vagina is clean and dry, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and stay in a happy mood. The following points should be achieved in daily life.

1. Use some mild-formulated toiletries. The formulas of toiletries for pregnant women are relatively mild. Do not use strong alkaline toiletries to rinse the vagina, as this will destroy the acidic environment of the vagina.

2. Choose soft, loose underwear, preferably cotton underwear. Avoid tight pants.

3. Keep the vulva area clean and dry, wear jeans less often, and try not to let your pants rub against your vulva.

4. During sex, you should pay attention to the man wearing a condom or taking a shower before sex to ensure clean love.

6. Do not use antibiotics in large quantities. I believe everyone has heard about the side effects of antibiotics, which can cause great irritation to the vagina.

7. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits and strengthen exercise.