Slight itching and white discharge. Itching and secretion in women in the intimate area

Unpleasant sensations with secretions and itching in women in the intimate zone are associated with two main reasons. This, most of which is sexually transmitted, as well as poor hygiene.

If a woman is bothered by discharge with an unpleasant odor, it is an infection.

It is impossible to establish the disease by the smell and external signs of secretions and the intensity of itching in the intimate zone in women.

A visual examination of the patient by a specialist and a set of laboratory tests are necessary, on the basis of which an accurate diagnosis is made.

Discharge and itching in the intimate area: when should I see a doctor immediately?

Many women do not have enough time for their health. But you need to find time for yourself in the event of the following symptoms:

• discharge of yellowish and greenish color;
• unpleasant odor from the vagina, despite self-care;
• severe itching in the vagina;
• swelling of the labia (small and large).

In addition, if a woman suspects that discharge and itching in the intimate area are associated with unprotected sex, you should consult a doctor.

Why is contacting a specialist important for a woman?

There are many diseases that are sexually transmitted infections. And most of them combine discharge, as well as itching in the intimate area. In particular, the following diseases can be cited as an example:

•   - Trichomonas, freely located in the woman’s vagina, act as its causative agent. In addition, a yellowish discharge appears.
• Candidiasis. The disease is accompanied by white discharge and itching.
•   pubic. Lice, laying eggs in the pubic hair, are the cause of the disease.
•   - one of the most common diseases among women. It is characterized by the fact that in the absence of adequate treatment, it can lead to serious health consequences. This is a lesion of the urethra, rectum, cervical erosion.
•   - A dangerous disease, because it can cause severe inflammation of the appendages and uterus. The causative agent of the disease is a simple microorganism. This is a gonococcus that penetrates a person through unprotected sexual intercourse. Most gonococci are located in the vaginal secret of a woman.
•   - characterized by rashes near the vagina, itching and secretions.
• - skin outgrowths, which are located in the labia, near the anus. Their causative agent is the human papillomavirus.

What are the complications of these diseases?

There are many complications:

• Cervicitis is an inflammatory process of the cervical mucosa. It can occur not only due to a sexual infection, for example, against the background of an injury.
• Endometritis - inflammation of the uterus, characterized by painful sensations in the lower abdomen, radiating to the lower back. Body temperature rises, but slightly. The disease can occur due to genital infections, but not always. For example, a woman’s miscarriage and subsequent improper treatment can become the cause of the disease.
• Urethritis is an inflammatory disease of the urethra. In addition to the unpleasant sensations associated with itching, pain occurs during urination.

Examples of diseases not related to sexual transmission, but causing secretions and itching in the intimate area in women

Itching and odorless discharge in women can be due to high blood glucose levels. On the genitals, yeast that feeds on glucose and amino acids multiplies.

Itching, burning and discharge appear due to an acute stage. This disease is non-infectious in nature, and the causes of its appearance have not yet been thoroughly studied. The vulva and labia area in the stage of exacerbation of the disease are affected by plaques.

Pruritus and white discharge occur in Keyr disease (erythroplasia). This is a cancer related to the classification of squamous cell skin cancer.

In the process of the disease, patients can observe smooth single type erythema, which is located in the area of \u200b\u200bthe external genitalia. One of the reasons for the appearance of this type of cancer is the human papillomavirus (types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35).

Vulvar cancer   - among oncological diseases - this is a rarity. It affects women after 60 years. A characteristic feature of this disease is its asymptomatic character.

In addition, digestive system ailments can cause unpleasant sensations. These include:

•   (external and internal);
• anal fissures.

Excitement and stress can also cause itching. In this case, infusions and decoctions of soothing herbs, for example, motherwort or valerian, will cope with it.

Taking medications can also lead to the phenomena under consideration. Consider them:

1. Tamoxifen. It is an antiestrogen with a non-steroidal effect. The drug is of a synthetic nature, used in the treatment of such an ailment as breast cancer. If you look at the instructions attached to this drug, then among the list of side effects you can find itching and burning in the vagina.
2. Some birth control pills.

Visit to the gynecologist

Specialists do not treat itching in isolation from the underlying disease. Therefore, when visiting a doctor, a complete diagnosis is made with the patient. In the process of research, the main cause of the disease is identified.

In inflammatory and infectious processes experts spend   antibacterial therapy. If vaginal itching has found elderly patients, then they are prescribed hormonal and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Fungal infections are treated with special ointments and suppositories, creams, and douching. Tablets are used in the most advanced cases.

Pregnancy

Unpleasant sensations in the vagina during pregnancy can be associated with causes that could arise outside this condition. In particular, these are:

• hygiene violation;
• allergies to food, cosmetics, medicines, household chemicals, etc .;
• hormonal changes in the body;
• neurosis;
• genital infections (trichomoniasis);
• vaginosis;
• underwear;
• climate factor (heat or cold);
• a large amount of salts in the urine.

Itchy skin is not always considered a pathology among specialists. The level of hormones during pregnancy changes, which affects the elasticity of the skin. The woman’s belly and chest are enlarged: as a result, stretch zones can be observed on the skin, which causes itching, including the genital area.

An increase in hormones - estrogen leads to changes in the functioning of the liver and biliary system. Bile acids are produced in excessive quantities, which sometimes leads to stagnation. Itchy skin and vagina appear. But this requires confirmation.

Doctors carry out special studies consisting in functional liver tests. A frequent culprit of itching is candidiasis, which is more common in pregnant women.

Candidiasis by its nature is an inflammation of the mucous membranes, on which Candida fungi are present in an excessive amount against the background of a decrease in lactobacilli and immunity.

This disease can not be called harmless for pregnant women: sometimes the fetus is infected in the womb, complications arise during pregnancy and during childbirth. Diagnosis of Candidiasis is simple: if the disease is asymptomatic, then laboratory tests allow the patient to make the correct diagnosis.

Curdled discharge and itching: thrush

Thrush got its name for a reason. Vaginal discharge in Candidiasis is similar to sour milk or liquid curd. Among women, this is the most common disease that can bring them discomfort. Inflammation is usually localized on the mucous membranes of the vulva or vagina.

This disease appears at any age of a woman: including menopause. Doctors say that in 45% of women who contacted specialists with complaints of vaginal discharge, they are diagnosed with thrush.

It has already been indicated that thrush is caused by Candida fungi, which are present on the skin and mucous membranes. In a healthy person, these microorganisms are representatives of microflora. But there are reasons that lead to their pathological reproduction. And this already causes an inflammatory process.

The vaginal mucosa in the body of a woman performs a protective function. In particular, it protects the genitals from the penetration of pathological microorganisms into them.

Helpers in this noble task are lactic acid bacteria: they are more than other microorganisms in the microflora. Vaginal mucosa is affected by sex steroids depending on the phase of the cycle. In one phase, the mucosa increases the number of cells in the surface layer; in another phase, their rejection begins.

Glycogen is collected in the surface layer. It is broken down by lactobacilli, resulting in the formation of lactic acid. It maintains a balance of acidic vaginal environment.

Lactobacilli connect together in a microcolony and attach to the surface cells of the mucosa. On the mucosa, as a result of this, glycocalyx is formed. This is a protective film that does not allow microorganisms to enter the vagina. There are other microorganisms in the vagina that can be called opportunistic:

• staphylococci;
• streptococci;
• anaerobic bacteria;
• gardnella;
• mycoplasmas.

Among them you can find Candida mushrooms. They form colonies and enter into interaction with other microorganisms. If the vaginal atmosphere changes, opportunistic organisms begin to multiply. This causes an inflammatory process.

The number of lactobacilli decreases, which leads to a change in the level of acidity of the medium. Finding themselves in favorable conditions, pathogenic bacteria begin enhanced reproduction, gradually removing the normal microflora. As a result of this process, inflammation develops.

But another scenario is possible. If the immune system works well and the woman is healthy, the disease may not develop.

Vaginal dysbiosis is observed in 80% of women, but only half of them develop the disease. The reasons that the immune system does not cope with thrush can be malfunctions in the hormonal system, physiological reasons, for example, menopause or pregnancy.

In women in a state of pregnancy, thrush is diagnosed more often, and the disease by elderly patients is associated with changes in the work of hormones with the addition of atrophic processes of the vaginal mucosa.

Often the fair sex is acute, giving women a lot of inconvenience and suffering. Therapy begins in a timely manner, but if the causes are not eliminated in time with the disease, it can become chronic. This means that relapses are possible, and the chronic stage is less susceptible to treatment than the primary.

It should be understood that treatment of thrush cannot be limited to treatment that relieves the symptoms of the disease! It is necessary to identify the main cause that led to the occurrence of candidal inflammation.

Hygiene: 15 Golden Rules

Itching and burning in the vagina, and other unpleasant sensations may occur due to poor hygiene.

Here are some rules that every woman must follow:

1. Take care of your body once a day. If a woman has menstruation, then she should do this after every time the gasket changes.
2. You need to wash under running water, but not in the bathroom or in the basin;
3. Coarse washcloths are not suitable for genital skin;
4. When washing the labia, you can use special products designed for personal hygiene. But you need to test them before use, as some of them can cause an allergic reaction, which is accompanied by itching and burning in the vagina;
5. We use only a personal towel.

High-quality underwear is a guarantee of health. Do not wear panties that are sewn from low-quality synthetic materials. The skin does not breathe in them, because of this, irritation appears on it. It is best to choose cotton underwear. Many experts advise fashionistas to abandon thongs.

At first, these panties are rubbed, and secondly, they do not protect against the penetration of pathogenic organisms into the external genitalia. Experts advise during menstruation to give preference not to tampons, but to pads. Tampons can be used if it is strictly necessary. But you should change them every 4 hours.

A night's sleep should take place using a regular pad. If a woman is used to using napkins for intimate hygiene, do not confuse them with ordinary wet wipes. Designed to clean hands, they may contain alcohol or other components that are harmful to the labia mucosa.

The main rule is to immediately contact a specialist in case of undesirable symptoms: itching and burning, vaginal discharge. Do not wait for them to pass on their own!

Related Content

White vaginal discharge (the old name is leucorrhoea) is a symptom (sign) of a number of physiological (functional, "natural") conditions and diseases, and not always gynecological.

Physiological (corresponding to the physiology of the female body, “normal”) are scanty, white, dense odorless vaginal discharge, itching and burning sensations that do not stain underwear, occurring, as a rule, in the second phase of the menstrual cycle and stopping (disappearing) spontaneously (spontaneously) .

Physiological (“normal”) white discharge from the vagina, as a rule, is observed in girls and girls during puberty and in women during pregnancy (white discharge during pregnancy), and is explained by the peculiarities of the hormonal background (hormonal restructuring of the body).

Physiological discharge from the genital tract (leucorrhoea) does not need treatment.

The difference between physiological white discharge from infectious white discharge from the vagina

• physiological ("normal") white discharge is always thick, uniform consistency;
     infectious white vaginal discharge can be liquid, like water, milk, gruel-like, curdled (lumps);



• physiological white discharge does not irritate the mucous membrane and skin of the vulva (external genitalia), do not cause redness and itching;



Papillomavirus vulvovaginitis: Multiple vulvar papillomas, intense itching, redness, swelling of the external genitalia and white vaginal discharge in a virgin of 19 years



• physiological white discharge is odorless, does not stain underwear;
• physiological white discharge in women, girls and girls appears 2-3 days before menstruation (white discharge before menstruation) and disappear with the arrival of menstruation;
     infectious white discharge occurs regardless of the day of the menstrual cycle, or may appear or intensify 7 days (a week) before menstruation;
• physiological white discharge spontaneously (spontaneously) disappears, infectious - never spontaneously (spontaneously) stop (do not pass).

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), accompanied by white discharge from the genital tract

It is important to understand that it is impossible to make a reliable (unambiguous) conclusion about the type of infectious agent (pathogen) and the duration of the disease / infection by the number, consistency and shade of white discharge.

A number of girls and women note thick white vaginal discharge of a permanent nature or only during sex, odorless, without itching and other signs of vulvar irritation. In this case, the girl / woman often experiences a feeling of constant moisture in the external genitalia.
   These thick white discharge is not infectious, and is not physiological (“normal”) - they often occur with hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism) and other hormonal disorders (“dishormonal leucorrhoea”).

Noncommunicable diseases accompanied by white discharge

The necessary amount of research for white discharge and itching of the genital organs and a detailed description of the treatment methods are presented on our website by the links in the text of this page and in the relevant articles at the end of the page in Subsections.

Women's Health Spa Clinic is a specialized gynecological clinic. With us you can undergo an accurate examination and treatment.

In treatment, we use homeopathic medicines from natural mineral and plant materials and modern physiotherapeutic procedures.

Our experience of successful spa treatment of Patients with secretions from the genital tract shows that homeopathic medicines based on natural raw materials are an important physiological (corresponding to human physiology) component of treatment.

Question: I have a period of 40-45 days. And almost a little less than a week before the onset of white discharge and itching. Do they need to be treated? Or after they steal me? With uv. Zuhra, the city of Teberda.
Answer:   The cyclic (regular) appearance of white discharge and itching 5-7 days before menstruation and their spontaneous stopping (spontaneous disappearance) is a characteristic manifestation of a yeast infection.
   The hymen is not injured during the examination and does not interfere with therapeutic measures. Get married healthy!

Question:   A friend who was treated at your clinic said that you cannot eat chocolate with thrush. Why? I can’t live without chocolate! Narine, the city of Georgievsk.
Answer:   Foods containing sugars, including chocolate, provoke and support the reproduction of yeast flora in the intestines. (It is believed that the intestines may be a reservoir of yeast fungi). Due to the anatomical proximity, the infection can migrate to the vagina.

Question:   Ten days ago there was an accidental sexual intimacy, and the condom broke. I live in fear. When can I get tested for all infections? Natella, Essentuki.
Answer:   A smear on the flora from the vagina 12 hours after sexual intercourse allows you to identify yeast (mushrooms, " thrush"), Trichomonas, gardnerella, gonococcus and the presence of an inflammatory reaction in the vagina (colpitis).
   The smear collection for research on chlamydia, ureaplasma, mycoplasma by PCR is carried out 28 days after intercourse.
   A blood test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV; AIDS) and syphilis is carried out after 3 and 6 months. The smear from the cervical canal and cervix for the study of human papillomavirus by PCR is carried out after 6-9 months. Survey cost

Question:   What should be the treatment of thrush in advanced form? Agnes, Pyatigorsk.
Answer:At the Women's Health Spa Clinic   persistent effect withtreatment of recurrent candidiasis   (repeatedly arisingthrush ) is achieved by a combination of antifungicidal (antifungal) agents based on hydrophilic-hydrophobic gels with modern physiotherapy.The selection of drugs for the treatment of chronic candidiasis (thrush) is carried out only on the basis of inoculation from the vagina for antifungicidal activity and sensitivity to antibiotics. Service cost

Question:   Tell me, can thrush occur in virgins? Aishat, Nalchik.
Answer:   The occurrence of urogenital candidiasis (thrush) does not depend on age and the presence of sexual activity.

Question: I have chronic vaginal candidiasis. Concerned about burning, itching and pain in the lower abdomen. A smear and bacterial candidiasis are not shown, but there are clinical manifestations and complaints. Allocations are not always, but there are plentiful, odorless, white flakes or a curd-like appearance. Flesh-colored, small, itchy rash inside the genitals. White blood cells in a smear 1-2. There are no other infections. Because I’ve been ill for many years, I know from my sensations that this is a thrush. Please tell me what is your diagnostic base, does it have its own laboratory? And can you create an individual examination and treatment program? How many days will it take? Olga, Arkhangelsk.
Answer:   The Women's Health Spa Clinic has a modern diagnostic base. An individual examination and treatment program is compiled for each patient. However, in order to save time, it is reasonable to conduct a PCR examination of smears for HPV, HSV - 1, 2 types, CMV before arriving at the Clinic. The duration of the complex treatment of chronic urogenital candidiasis is 12 days.

Question:   I have removed the uterus without appendages. Tell me, please, can I have a thrush? And will any other infection also settle into the vagina? Myra, Atyrau, Kazakhstan.
Answer:   Uterine amputation does not affect the occurrence and development of vaginal infections and vaginal dysbiosis (dysbiosis).

Question:   Dear Oleg Yuryevich! Please tell me, can I use your candles to treat thrush?
Answer:   Ermolaev’s master suppositories (“candles”) are not intended for the treatment of thrush. Indications for their administration (use) are inflammatory diseases of the uterus, appendages and rectum, internal and external hemorrhoids, varicose veins and thrombophlebitis of the pelvic veins, spastic condition (spasm) of the fallopian tubes.
   Thus, the master's suppositories of Ermolaev will not have the desired effect in the treatment of vaginal candidiasis (“thrush”).
   In your case, it is more reasonable to go to the Clinic and perform a culture on Candiselect medium in order to determine the sensitivity of yeast fungi to antifungal antibiotics.

Question:   Is it possible to somehow recognize the asymptomatic thrush at home? Altanai, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan.
Answer:   Candidiasis (asymptomatic thrush) can be detected only on the basis of laboratory data.

Question:   Tell me, how much is thrush treated? Regina, Krasnodar.
Answer:   The duration of the complex treatment of chronic candidiasis (thrush) is 10-12 days.

Question: How dangerous is thrush during early pregnancy and how can thrush be treated during pregnancy? Zarema, Cherkessk.
Answer:   In the vast majority of cases, urogenital candidiasis (thrush) in the first trimester of pregnancy (up to 12 weeks) does not affect the bearing and condition of the embryo. The use of currently known antifungal agents in the first trimester of pregnancy is contraindicated.

Question:   I have a thrush during pregnancy for 35 weeks. I read that there is a very good way to cure her with garlic. Please tell me, is this not dangerous for a child?
Answer:   Local use of garlic and alternative medicines based on it for the treatment of thrush during pregnancy is not dangerous for the fetus, but can cause severe burns to the vaginal mucosa.

Question:   I often have thrush. But as soon as I have thrush, my husband’s head is covered in small dots by the penis. What could it be? Is he thrush so manifested? Patimat, Karachayevsk.
Answer:   You are absolutely right: redness of the glans penis is one of the symptoms of candidiasis (thrush) in men.

Question:   Everyone says about the yeast infection that it affects the health of the unborn child and all that ... Does the yeast infection happen to be “asymptomatic”? How to find out and treat her without a visit to the doctor? Asiyat, the city of Nalchik.
Answer:   It is impossible to identify asymptomatic candidacy on their own without laboratory diagnostic methods.

Question:   I have an itch, I want to scratch everything, my vagina is very tight, during intercourse everything hurts. What could it be?
Answer:   You have complaints specific to vulvovaginitis.

Question:   Please list sexual infections transmitted through kissing and oral sex. Is it worth it to worry and be examined after oral sex, if the partner is new, without a health certificate? Or is it better to postpone oral sex until you are sure of a partner?
Answer: The transmission of kisses and oral sex of gardnerella, yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida (causative agents of “thrush”), trichomonas (trichomoniasis), gonococcus (gonorrhea), pale spirochete (syphilis), human papillomavirus, condylomaviruses, papillomavirus viruses, herpes of types I and II, cytomegalovirus, hepatitis A, B, C, D viruses, mobilunkus, leptotrix (causing bacterial vaginosis). The transmission of mycoplasmas and ureaplasmas (pathogens of mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis) with kiss and oral sex is not proven, but very likely. In addition, with a kiss and oral sex, transmission of Escherichia coli, staphylococci, streptococci and other bacteria and viruses that can affect the genitourinary system of women and men is possible. Thus, a deep kiss and oral sex can be considered safe after excluding sexually transmitted infections, based on a preliminary comprehensive examination of both partners. Survey cost

Question:   I did a blowjob to my partner for the first time, after a blowjob he feels a burning sensation, I had a gynecologist’s smear different, what can be in my mouth? Thank you in advance.
Answer:   As a rule, a burning sensation of the glans penis after blowing occurs due to mechanical trauma (rubbing) and subsequent infection (infection) by the banal flora of the oral cavity (staphylococci, streptococci, candida). An accurate determination of the microflora of the oral cavity is possible on the basis of a study by Femoflor. Research cost

Question:   Is the appearance of “thrush” possible due to the lack of sex in a woman?
Answer:   The absence or irregularity of sexual activity is not the cause of the occurrence of yeast vulvovaginitis (“thrush”).

Question:   How to check daughter for all infections?
Answer:The examination for the presence of infections in menstruating girls is best done 1-2 days before the onset of menstruation. In the absence of menstruation, the examination is performed on any day. The examination includes a smear test for flora from the vagina and urethra (urethra); PCR smear examination for chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, blood for IgM, IgG for chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, CMV, HSV - types 1 and 2, hepatitis B and C. Cost of service
   Appointment by phone

Vaginal discharge is one of the most common causes of women visiting a gynecologist. They can be a variant of the norm, a normal physiological process, or they can be a manifestation of the disease. Sometimes this is just a reaction of the body to a change in its usual conditions, and sometimes a neglected pathological process.

How to distinguish one from the other? When to sound the alarm, and when to calm down? All this will be discussed further.

Normal discharge in women

In the body of a woman, various processes, changes and changes regularly occur. The appearance of secretions is a physiologically healthy, even useful phenomenon.

The following components are part of normal vaginal discharge:

• cervical mucus is a special jelly-like substance produced by cervical cells;
• cervical canal epithelial cells, which are shed from the walls and exit into the lumen of the vagina along with mucus;
• the vaginal microflora is about ten microorganisms that are necessary and normal in a certain amount and can lead to diseases when there are too many of them. These microorganisms include Dederlein sticks, lactobacilli, a small number of streptococci and bacteroids.

Normal discharge is strictly dependent on the phase of the menstrual cycle and environmental conditions. There is also a difference between discharge in adolescent girls and women.

Age factors

Normal discharge is different - they can vary in color, and in consistency, and even in smell. It depends on a number of factors - age, season, health status, presence or absence of sexual contact, stability of environmental conditions.

At the age of 10-12 years, the girl should not have any discharge at all. When they appear, it is necessary to lead the child to the pediatric gynecologist and find out the cause of their appearance.

The hormonal background also changes and the discharge in girls can vary greatly at 13 and at 17 years of age. In this age period, they can be liquid, whitish in color or transparent with a slight sour smell.

After the onset of sexual activity, a woman establishes the cyclical nature of the change in the quantity and quality of secretions. These changes will be discussed below.

At the age after 45 years, closer to the onset of the menopause, they can change and this is very individual. The process should be controlled by a gynecologist.

After 60, the discharge often disappears, and their sudden appearance can speak of diseases up to cancer.

Physiological factor

The quantity and quality of the discharge depends on the phase of the menstrual cycle. This is due to the condition of the mucous membrane of the cervical canal, hormonal background and changes in the aforementioned microflora. The hormonal background is represented by a change in the ratio of estrogen and progesterone, as well as fluctuations in the amount of some other hormones.

In the first phase of the menstrual cycle, the discharge is not plentiful, only 0.06-0.07 milliliters, outwardly this is determined as a trace on underwear with a diameter of 4-5 centimeters. By consistency, they resemble water or clear mucus. Normally, impurities in the form of small lumps, not more than 2 mm in diameter, are permissible; these lumps may be colorless or yellowish. Their smell is sour.

The next phase is ovulation. This is an important change in the body during which the egg leaves and fertilization becomes possible. This period is characterized by a significant increase in the volume of secretions, up to 5 ml per day. The consistency becomes viscous and viscous. The color also changes - it can vary from transparent to yellow. The smell does not change. The diameter of the spot on a daily panty or underwear also increases. Due to the abundant secretion of mucus, a woman may feel discomfort associated with the constant hydration of the labia.

The second phase occurs immediately after ovulation and is marked by the maturation of the corpus luteum. The estrogen-progesterone index is changing. Discharge in the second phase becomes more viscous, similar in texture to starch jelly. Color usually does not change. The diameter of the spot on the panties is about a centimeter. The smell may be slightly more acidic.

Immediately before menstruation, the discharge becomes abundant, the consistency becomes more dense, creamy. Premenstrual discharge does not have a smell. They should not cause any additional sensations (itching or burning).

Menstrual flow is a special kind. This is a complete bleeding, after which the body naturally renews its blood. The phenomenon is healthy and healthy.

Menstrual blood has three important characteristics that define it as normal:

1. It has a bright scarlet color, darkening towards the end of menstruation.
2. It has a specific smell, sweetish and intensifying by the second half of menstruation.
3. Blood does not clot.

There may be deviations from this, but they are considered normal only in the absence of hormonal disruptions and extragenital pathologies. For example, at the end of menstruation, blood clots of a dark red color may come out. This is considered normal for some women.

Sexual factor

Separately, it is worth dwelling on the dependence of normal secretions on sexual activity. Before the onset of sexual activity, the discharge is relatively stable, since the hormonal background is even and there is no reason for it to change.

After the first sexual intercourse, spotting is not considered normal for a long time - this is a consequence of defloration, a breakthrough of virgin plans. The stronger it was, the more severe the bleeding would be.

With sexual intercourse after intercourse, liquid secretions with a small number of clots are considered normal. If the sexual intercourse was unprotected, sperm residues in the form of lumps of white color could be released from the genital tract along with natural lubrication. This is considered the norm.

A separate type of excretion is vaginal lubrication during arousal. This is a normal reaction, indicating the normal functioning of the glands. The grease is usually odorless and transparent, stretches long threads, viscous.

Pathological discharge

Depending on various factors, both physiological and psychological, the discharge may differ from normal and be either a reaction or a symptom. This can be severe stress, climate change, a long trip, a cold or unprotected sex. One of the key symptoms that determine the pathological process in a woman’s body is discharge and their characteristics.

White discharge in women

Vaginal discharge of white color in gynecology is called "white." What kind of leucorrhoea is normal was discussed above. However, in some cases, their nature and quantity may vary - this is a symptom of the disease.

The composition of whites includes the mucus described above, Dederlein sticks and exfoliating epithelium, as well as conditionally pathogenic and pathogenic microorganisms. When the number of even conditionally pathogenic microorganisms becomes excessive, the leucorrhoea may become too much or their consistency will change.

Profuse white discharge

These are the discharge, the amount of which is more than 5 ml per day. They are often the result of excessive secretion by the glands of mucus, which in turn indicates the presence of a protracted inflammatory process. Mucus is designed to isolate the affected area, and white color is given to it by white blood cells and lymphocytes - the messengers of inflammation. Typically, these secretions are caused by conditionally pathogenic bacteria, nonspecific. By consistency, they are liquid, translucent and can be caused by diseases such as endometriosis, inflammatory processes in the uterus and appendages, and. Other symptoms of these diseases can be lubricated - lower abdominal pain, itching, menstrual irregularities.

Foamy white discharge

This is a very specific symptom. Often, a gynecologist suspects trichomoniasis with this symptom. Trichomonas is a very mobile bacterium with flagella. It is with these flagella that the bacteria “whip” the liquid containing the products of their metabolism, which contributes to the formation of air bubbles. Foamy discharge can also be a sign of vaginitis caused by a nonspecific pathogen. Both diseases are accompanied by itching, burning, unpleasant odor and irritation of the vaginal mucosa.

Cheesy white highlight

This is the most common sign indicating the presence in the microflora of the vagina of colonies of a fungus of the genus Candida. Allocations can vary in color from snow white to yellowish. They are tightly attached to the mucous membrane and have the appearance of layers on it of a rounded shape. Periodically, they exfoliate and come out in the form of white lumps of a curdled creamy consistency, rather dense. It is all accompanied by itching and dryness, sour smell and discomfort.

Almost transparent, watery, liquid whitewash

This is a very bad sign. If such discharge occurs once during the period of ovulation, then they may be a variant of the norm. If they are regular and accompanied by menstrual irregularities, pain, itching, weakness - you should immediately seek medical help. Another, less serious disease with such symptoms is colpitis and salpingitis, or polyposis.

Gray-white discharge with an unpleasant fishy smell

This is the first sign. This color is caused by the activity of bacteria that live on the mucous membrane of the vagina. This may occur due to reduced immunity, stress or illness. Usually the local clinical picture is blurred - minor jumps in the menstrual cycle, pulling pains in the lower abdomen.

White discharge is a symptom of a pathology, but on this basis alone it is impossible to make a diagnosis. If any white discharge appears, you should play it safe and take a smear for bacterioscopic and bacteriological examination.

Yellow and green discharge in women

Another pathological symptom is bacterial excretion of yellow and green. The common thing for them is that they are the products of decay, in other words - pus.

As mentioned earlier, yellow discharge may be the norm if they do not have a pronounced yellow color, are odorless and have a liquid consistency. In other species, yellow is a sign of disease.

Yellow discharge in women can have a different consistency. The thicker they are, the more prolonged the inflammatory process takes place. Special attention should be paid to impurities - blood, pus, lumps of mucus. Color is also important. If the white-lemon color is normal, then gray-yellow or green-yellow is a sign of purulent inflammation.

They are caused by conditionally pathogenic microflora - staphylococci, streptococci, Escherichia coli (it is found on all mucous membranes), sometimes by more specific pathogens - ureoplasma, mycoplasma, chlamydia. Any bacterial inflammation is accompanied by the formation of pus - sweeping mucus, white blood cells, red blood cells, epithelium, bacteria and their metabolic products.

Yellow discharge is often accompanied by other symptoms - pain during intercourse, pain during urination, an unpleasant smell from the perineum, burning of the labia, itching, redness.

Green discharge has the same causes and the same diseases. The difference in the prescription and severity of the process. A protracted disease will be accompanied by a more pronounced manifestation.

Spotting and bleeding

Immediately it is worth saying that the appearance of blood in the discharge is normal only during menstruation. In other cases, this indicates spontaneous abortion, the presence of uterine bleeding, oncopathology.

Blood veins can appear before menstruation, after it for 1-2 days. If this phenomenon does not stop, you should immediately go to the hospital.

Bleeding is the release of blood in its purest form. This phenomenon outside of menstruation is an occasion to urgently call an ambulance.

Brown discharge

This is also not normal. They can say that there has been damage to blood vessels, the breakdown of soft tissues. Discharges of a dark brown color with pain and an unpleasant odor may indicate that you have an ectopic pregnancy. If in them you see blood or streaks of blood, then this indicates a disease that has begun or is already progressing. Most likely it is endometritis or endometriosis. The most serious disease that is accompanied by brown discharge is endometrial hyperplasia. They may also be a symptom or detachment of the fetal egg if you are pregnant.

Pregnancy

A pregnant woman may observe discharges other than those described above. Their characteristics depend on the duration and state of health of the mother and fetus. Therefore, they should be considered from two sides - normal for a pregnant woman and those that should not be:

Norm

In women who are not even aware of the pregnancy, the discharge may change and this will be the first reason to buy a test. In the early stages, their number can increase, often they become transparent white and viscous, stretch between the fingers like egg white. The entire first trimester, such transparent discharge is normal, a woman discovers them on her underwear in the form of clots of mucus. They are odorless and do not cause any additional symptoms.

Also in the early stages there may be minimal bleeding that occurs during attachment of the embryo to the walls of the uterus. However, it is impossible to know for sure whether this is normal without the help of an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist.

In the second trimester, the discharge does not particularly change. May be more often whitish or even white. The latter should be distinguished from thrush. If there are too many of them, you should consult a gynecologist, since candidiasis often appears in pregnant women.

The last trimester can be accompanied by discharge of white or transparent (sometimes yellowish) color of any consistency - from liquid, like water, to thick and viscous.

Pathology

Unfortunately, sometimes pregnancy can be different. And then a woman can notice uncharacteristic discharge.

The worst thing to fear is spotting or bleeding, which women often take for menstruation during pregnancy. This indicates the onset of spontaneous abortion.

Also, pregnancy may be accompanied by brown discharge, which is also not the norm. Usually this indicates a violation of implantation, detachment of the fetal egg, ectopic pregnancy. Of the non-dangerous pathologies for the fetus, exacerbation of cervical erosion and endometriosis can be called.

Itching, bad smell, and other symptoms

Gynecological pathologies, in addition to discharge, are accompanied by a number of other symptoms. The most common of them are itching and burning, unpleasant odor.

Itching occurs both due to illness and stress. The most common cause of itching is thrush. But often it appears with other pathologies. If the itch is not accompanied by secretions, then it may be a failure to observe personal intimate hygiene or an allergic reaction to underwear, hygiene items - pads, tampons.

Regarding the latter, it is worth noting that tampons can provoke serious problems - vaginal dryness, allergies, bacterial vaginosis. To use them regularly is dangerous to health.

An unpleasant odor from the perineum without any suspicious discharge may be due to vaginal dysbiosis, the onset of thrush or. Many sexually transmitted diseases, as well as infections, begin with dryness and an unpleasant odor, and then discharge appears. A fishy odor from the vagina without discharge may indicate bacterial vaginosis. Sour - about the onset of candidiasis (thrush).

Burning in the perineum is a consequence of irritation of the mucous membrane by secretions. Burning is usually accompanied by a bacterial infection or an allergic reaction to tissue in contact with the skin.

Visible Highlights

Female genital infections have specific manifestations, but almost always itching in women. Similar symptoms are observed with allergies.

An accurate diagnosis for the purpose of prescribing adequate treatment can only be done by a specialist, having read the data from laboratory tests.

Severe itching in women and odor

Itching, burning and vaginal discharge disturb a woman with various infectious diseases. The discharge has a different consistency, smell and color, they are almost always accompanied by itching.

Gonorrhea is characterized by yellow-green secretions of dense consistency. They are accompanied by severe itching and burning in the perineum. The smell of discharge is very unpleasant, according to which you can determine the infection. But the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases are sometimes hidden, which is why the woman does not suspect that she has become infected. As for gonorrhea, it entails a number of complications, including the spread of infection to the internal genital organs and infertility. Severe itching of the discharge in women - you succeeded and become infected.

Trichomoniasis is a genital infection, accompanied by foamy discharge of an unpleasant odor. The causative agent of the disease is Trichomonas, related to the species of protozoa. A woman complains of severe itching and burning - indispensable companions of trichomoniasis. It is noteworthy that sometimes they join this infection: gonorrhea, candidiasis, chlamydia. The causative agents of these diseases are often located inside the Trichomonas cell and are active when exposed to favorable conditions. In this case, itching and discharge in women is accompanied by a specific smell.

Mixed infections accompany a wide variety of discharge: from curdled to purulent. In this case, the pathogen can only be determined by passing an analysis. There are discharge of dark beige or brown color, indicating the presence of erosive inflammation on the walls of the vagina. In this case, white discharge, severe itching and burning in the vagina are inevitable. In this case, the thrush is the best assistant.

About vaginal candidiasis or thrush can be judged on curdled discharge of white color. They provoke severe itching, worse in the evening. The cause of the infection is a fungus of the genus Candida, constantly living in the female body as opportunistic microflora. With a decrease in immunity and a decrease in the number of beneficial bacteria, the causative agent of candidiasis begins to multiply actively, which leads to the development of the inflammatory process.

Thrush is a dangerous disease, with it always itching in women, ignoring the recommendations of a doctor can lead to a hospital bed, since there is a likelihood of the disease spreading to the internal genital organs.

White discharge itching and smell in women

  Main manifestations

For non-specific infectious and inflammatory diseases such as adnexitis and endometritis, yellow discharge is characteristic, which has a sharp unpleasant odor. The patient complains of itching in the external genitalia and pain in the lower abdomen. The inflammatory process is the result of an artificially terminated pregnancy or a difficult birth. The causative agent is streptococcus, E. coli, staphylococcus. In this case, white discharge, severe itching and an unpleasant smell are not the most unpleasant symptoms.

Nonspecific inflammation sometimes affects the external genitalia. Women of reproductive age are not affected by them, since they are protected by estrogens - hormones that support the normal microflora of the vagina. This group of patients suffers from nonspecific colpitis, developing as a result of inflammation that affects the internal genital organs.

Itchy, odorless white discharge

Girls, as well as older women who entered the period of menopause, do not have the necessary amount of estrogen in the body, and therefore are at risk. This period is accompanied by itching in the vagina and odorless discharge. It is in them that non-specific inflammatory processes on the walls of the vagina are found most often. The insidiousness of the disease lies in the fact that it extends to other genital organs located above.

Strong odor in a woman in the vagina

Acute vulvovaginitis is itching and discharge in women and unpleasant strong odors in the vagina that accompany them constantly, especially during walking and urination.

Severe vulvovaginitis, accompanied by the presence of small erosive ulcers. They can be seen on the external genitalia. Allocations thus become brown.

Elderly women who have noted discharge from the genitals should immediately see a gynecologist, because at their age, nonspecific vulvovaginitis can develop against a background of cancer. Itching, discharge accompany menopause, in this case it will relieve an unpleasant burning sensation in the vagina.

Allergic vulvovaginitis

Allergic vulvovaginitis always causes itching in women, redness, swelling. Secondary contact of the vaginal walls with the allergen leads to allergic vulvovaginitis.

In most cases, allergens act as: contraceptives for local use, sanitary pads, gels for intimate hygiene.

Allergic inflammation often occurs along with infectious diseases. To avoid complications, you need to visit a doctor and take tests that he will prescribe. Treatment of vulvovaginitis should be under the supervision of a specialist.