Chocolate-colored vaginal discharge

Adult women will find that their lower body sometimes has some secretions, which is like a long ribbon and is medically called leucorrhea. The gynecological diseases we often talk about are diseases related to the female reproductive system. The vulva and uterus are related to it. If there is a problem with leucorrhea, it is related to gynecological diseases. Some women find that the leucorrhea they secrete during their period is chocolate-colored. Why is that?

It may be caused by gynecological inflammation, but don't worry too much. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for routine leucorrhea examination to determine which type of vaginitis it is and then treat it symptomatically. Never treat blindly. There are several types of vaginitis, including bacterial, Trichomonas and mixed bacterial vaginitis. The best treatment is to be given symptomatically after diagnosis. During treatment, suspend sexual life and avoid spicy food. Change your underwear every day and soak the underwear and towel in boiling water.

Diseases of the female 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, many people lack proper knowledge about gynecological diseases, lack of physical health care, and various bad living habits, which makes their physical health deteriorate, resulting in some women suffering from diseases that cannot be cured for a long time, causing great inconvenience to their normal life and work.

Gynecological diseases are mainly divided into seven categories: gynecological inflammation, artificial abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, irregular menstruation, infertility, gynecological plastic surgery, and gynecological tumors. Each category has several minor diseases:

Gynecological inflammation: cervicitis, vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis, etc.;

Artificial abortion: painless abortion, visual abortion, minimally invasive abortion, medical abortion, etc.;

Sexually transmitted diseases include: condyloma acuminatum, syphilis, genital herpes, gonorrhea, AIDS, etc.;

Irregular menstruation: ovarian disease, endocrine disease, gynecological inflammation and other reasons;

Infertility: cervical infertility, endocrine infertility, uterine infertility, fallopian tube infertility, etc.;

Gynecological plastic surgery: labiaplasty, breast augmentation, hymen repair, vaginal tightening, vulvar leukoplakia, pelvic floor dysfunction, etc.;

Gynecological tumors: uterine fibroids, cervical cysts, ovarian tumors, cervical cancer, etc.

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1. Vulva

Purpose of examination: Check whether the skin of the vulva is smooth, whether the color is normal, and whether there are ulcers, dermatitis, growths, and hypopigmentation. Normal vulva: pubic hair points downward in a triangular distribution, labia majora are pigmented, labia minora are slightly red, clitoris length is <2.5cm, and the mucosa around the urethral opening is light pink. A speculum is then used to further examine the vagina and cervix.

2. Vagina

Purpose of examination: To check whether the surface of the vaginal mucosa is smooth, whether the texture is normal, whether there are bleeding spots, and whether the properties and odor of vaginal discharge are normal. Normal vagina: The vaginal wall mucosa is light pink in color, with wrinkles, no ulcers, growths, cysts, or congenital malformations. The secretions are egg white-like or white paste-like, without fishy odor and in small amounts, but increase during ovulation and pregnancy. If your vaginal discharge is to be examined, your doctor will take a sample at this time.

3. Cervix

Purpose of examination: To observe whether there are any tumors, ulcers, erosions, or polyps on the cervix, whether the cervix is ​​normal in size, whether the surface is smooth, whether the texture is too hard, and whether there is uterine prolapse. Normal cervix: bulges around the periphery and a hole in the middle. The shape of the navel for non-pregnant women is round, while that for pregnant women is "I"-shaped, tough, flesh-red, and has a smooth surface. If you want to do a cervical cancer smear test, your doctor will take a specimen at this time.

4. Uterus and appendages

Purpose of examination: To understand the location of the uterine fundus, whether it is active, and its texture. If the uterus is enlarged, too hard, or has an uneven surface, these are abnormal phenomena and further examination is required. Normal uterus: inverted pear-shaped, 5 to 6 cm long, 4 to 5 cm wide, and 3 to 4 cm thick. Most are in an anteriorly tilted and anteflexed position, with a medium hard texture and good mobility. The ovaries and fallopian tubes are collectively called "appendages". They are movable and feel slightly sore and swollen when touched. Normal fallopian tubes cannot be palpated.