What is the cause of light yellow watery leucorrhea

Leucorrhea is the product of a woman's normal physiological reaction. We can use the color and smell of the leucorrhea to preliminarily judge whether there is a problem with a woman's body. Healthy leucorrhea is colorless or milky white with a slightly fishy smell, while the appearance of light yellow watery leucorrhea definitely means that there is a problem with the body, and we must actively look for the cause. So, what is the cause of light yellow watery leucorrhea? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

1. Foamy leucorrhea

In addition to increased vaginal discharge, foamy leucorrhea is often accompanied by itching of the vulva and vagina. If there is also a combination of purulent bacteria and infection, the leucorrhea will be yellow pus-like and contain foam. Female friends should be aware of Trichomonas vaginitis.

2. Tofu-like leucorrhea

There are white lumps like tofu dregs mixed in the leucorrhea. Sometimes this white substance will adhere to the vaginal wall and is not easy to fall off, and is often accompanied by severe itching. Vaginal candidiasis has such symptoms.

3. Purulent leucorrhea

Purulent leucorrhea may be yellow or green in color and have a foul odor, which is mostly caused by infection of the reproductive organs. Inflammatory exudates, pus cells, necrotic epithelial cells, etc., together with the action of bacteria, cause the above-mentioned changes in leucorrhea. If female friends experience such abnormal conditions, they should rule out the possibility of diseases such as Trichomonas vaginitis, chronic cervicitis, endometritis or pyometra as soon as possible.

4. Colorless, transparent, sticky leucorrhea

The colorless, transparent, sticky leucorrhea may suddenly increase in volume, resemble egg white, or appear slightly turbid. Apart from lower back pain, there are rarely other symptoms and it is often ignored. This type of leucorrhea is more common in chronic cervicitis, endocervicitis and after the use of estrogen.

5. Yellow leucorrhea

Light yellow leucorrhea is common in mycoplasma and chlamydia infections; dark yellow leucorrhea is caused by necrosis or degeneration of diseased tissue, and is common in subuterine fibroids, cervical cancer, uterine body cancer, and fallopian tube cancer.

6. Bloody leucorrhea

That is, there is blood mixed in the leucorrhea. If this kind of leucorrhea occurs, you should be alert to the possibility of malignant tumor. Such as cervical warts, cervical cancer, etc. This type of leucorrhea may also occur with some benign lesions. Such as cervical polyps, submucosal myomas, and severe chronic cervicitis.

I hope this introduction to what yellowish watery leucorrhea is will be helpful to female friends. The situation of leucorrhea is quite complicated. When abnormal leucorrhea occurs, do not underestimate it. It is best to go to a regular gynecological hospital for a comprehensive examination. Only by finding the specific pathogenic factors and then carrying out targeted treatment can we maintain our health.