Does yellow leucorrhea mean pregnancy?

When the leucorrhea turns yellow, it indicates that there is inflammation in the vagina. Vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, etc. can cause the leucorrhea to appear yellow. During pregnancy, it can also cause the leucorrhea to appear yellow. Therefore, you should pay attention to the difference. If the leucorrhea appears yellow during pregnancy, it may be normal and you can go to the hospital for a physical examination. If yellow vaginal discharge occurs during non-pregnancy, it is recommended to have a blood test.

Is yellow vaginal discharge a sign of pregnancy?

After pregnancy, the amount of leucorrhea will increase significantly than usual. This is because the blood flow in the genitals, vagina, and cervix of pregnant women is vigorous, the tissue water increases, and thus the secretions also increase. The further the pregnancy progresses, the more vaginal discharge there is. Many pregnant women often feel that their vagina is always wet and uncomfortable. This is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy and there is no need to worry too much. However, if the leucorrhea turns yellow, it is very likely that you are infected with gynecological diseases such as Trichomonas vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, cervicitis, etc. Due to the decrease in one's own resistance and the increase in vaginal secretions, if local hygiene is not paid attention to, it is easy to breed bacteria and lead to gynecological inflammation. Yellow leucorrhea during pregnancy is generally more common in Trichomonas vaginitis. Trichomonas vaginitis may affect pregnancy, cause premature rupture of membranes and premature birth, and is likely to cause fetal infection.

Causes of yellow vaginal discharge

1. Yellow watery leucorrhea is mostly caused by necrosis of diseased tissue and is common in submucosal uterine fibroids, cervical cancer, fallopian tube cancer, etc.

2. Candidal vaginitis is one of the common vaginitis, often caused by Candida albicans infection. It is more common in pregnant women and diabetic patients. Long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics can cause imbalance of normal vaginal flora, resulting in yellow leucorrhea. Young women wearing tight nylon pants can increase the humidity and temperature of the perineum, which is conducive to the growth and reproduction of mold.

3. Trichomonas vaginitis is the most common vaginitis, caused by infection with Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomonas vaginalis is an anaerobic parasitic protozoan that often parasitizes the urogenital tract. In women, it mainly exists in the vagina, but also in the urethra, paraurethral glands, bladder and other parts. In men, it often parasitizes in the urethra, prostate and other parts. Typical leucorrhea is yellow-green, foamy, thin, and has a fishy odor. When inflammation invades the urethra, there may be symptoms of urgency and frequency of urination.

4. Senile vaginitis is more common in elderly women who have been postmenopausal for many years. The important symptom of senile vaginitis is increased leucorrhea, often accompanied by a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and vagina and a burning sensation in the vagina. The typical leucorrhea is light yellow, watery or purulent, has a foul odor, and is often mixed with a small amount of blood.

Treatment of yellow leucorrhea

【Yellow leucorrhea caused by inflammation】

If the leucorrhea is yellow with odor or milky white and purulent, and accompanied by abdominal pain, caused by chronic cervicitis or candidal vaginitis, Baofukang suppository or Gynecological Qianjin tablets can be used for treatment. The main ingredients of Baofukang suppository are Curcuma oil (containing more than 20 chemical components) and borneol, which have the effects of promoting qi and removing blood stasis, promoting tissue regeneration and relieving pain. It is mainly used for leucorrhea caused by damp-heat and blood stasis, such as candidal vaginitis, mixed vaginitis, cervical erosion, etc.

【Yellow leucorrhea caused by amoeba】

The treatment principle for yellow leucorrhea with blood or viscous secretions caused by amoeba infection is mainly systemic treatment combined with local treatment. Commonly used drugs include:

1. Take 0.25g of carbachol twice a day for 10 days as a course of treatment;

2. Metronidazole 200-400 mg 3 times a day for 10-14 days as a course of treatment;

3. Brucea javanica is effective against acute amoeba and can also be used for chronic patients and carriers. Take 10 to 15 Brucea javanica kernels orally 3 times a day for 7 days as a course of treatment. Local treatment: The above-mentioned drugs can be made into solutions for vaginal washing or made into powders and suppositories and inserted into the vagina once a day for 7 to 10 days as a course of treatment.

【Yellow leucorrhea caused by fungal infection】

The leucorrhea turns yellow and white, and is mostly sticky, but sometimes thin. It is typically milky white, like bean dregs, or in the form of curd-like white flakes or lumps. Most of the time, it is caused by fungal infection. In such cases, potassium permanganate powder or Baofukang suppository is generally used.