Vaginal discharge is considered normal. Due to the secretion of the vaginal mucosa, the genitals get rid of mucus, and in addition, bacteria and dead epidermal cells, blood residue after menstruation, and so on. But discharge from women can also warn of a failure in the reproductive system. The quantity, presence of smell, color and consistency of secretion periodically changes in women, which directly depends on various factors. We will understand the causes of discharge without itching and odor, and also find out what secretion is the norm for he althy women.
Causes of discharge that are odorless and itchy
Many women are often interested in the origin of the watery and transparent secretion from the vagina, odorless and itchy. Let's try to cover this topic in more detail. According to experts, there are many reasons for the appearance of odorless discharge and itching in women. The main culprits of their occurrence is considered a natural process of physiology along with infectious diseases. Vaginal secretion is usually odorless and is then considered normal. If there is a bad aroma, then this will serve as one of the first signals of he alth problems. But what do discharges that have no smell say? What does yellowish discharge without smell and itching mean? Often they are observed in women for the following reasons:
- The vaginal secretion can take on a more liquid, and at the same time, watery consistency (odorless and itchy), and in addition, become more abundant during ovulation (that is, at the stage of the menstrual cycle, immediately when the egg is released from the ovaries).
- Thick, odorless, itchy discharge usually accompanies sexual intercourse. Against this background, the vagina produces a natural lubricant for easier entry of the man's penis inside. Thanks to this, both partners do not feel any discomfort during intercourse.
- The amount of non-dangerous white discharge without smell and itching in women may increase during the period of bearing a baby. Such secretions are also colorless or odorless. This is a kind of necessary effective protection of the fetus and mother from infection.
- Sometimes, such odorless and itchy discharge can be provoked by the use of intrauterine devices, cream, contraceptives, and so on.
When do women have discharge?
In the event that before the menstrual cycle, during sexual intimacy or during pregnancy, there is a clear or mucous discharge of white color without itching and odor, then this should not be cause for concern. Such a reaction of the body is considered characteristic. In the event that the secret causes discomfort, has an unpleasant odor or changes color, then it is imperative to consult a doctor. Atypical discharge may indicate diseases that should be treated at an early stage.
Before period
So, the discharge of whites from the vagina in he althy women is observed during the cycle before menstruation. Natural secretions during this period are created with the help of the secret of the genital organs. Thanks to the secretions, it helps to moisturize the vagina, blocking the appearance of harmful bacteria. In the event that there is no infection in the body, then the discharge, as a rule, is transparent, white in color and insignificant.
The consistency of secretions often varies, which directly depends on the activity of secretion and hormonal levels. White discharge without symptoms such as itching, burning and smell, may have a slightly cloudy color, then this is also considered the norm. Thus, the vagina gets rid of dead cells. Spotting observed before the onset of menstruation (even if they are without itching and odor) may indicate the appearance of pathology. When the discharge is cheesy, stringy, or accompanied bydelayed menstruation, you should immediately and without delay contact a gynecologist for medical advice.
When Pregnant
White, odorless and itchy discharge during pregnancy is a normal reaction of the body due to an increase in hormone levels and increased blood circulation in the vaginal area. In the event that such discharges are abundant, then it is necessary to refuse to wear synthetics and tight clothing for the period of bearing the baby. It is advisable to carefully monitor your personal hygiene, while using daily pads. Such vaginal discharge does not affect childbirth, as well as the condition of the unborn child.
Yellow highlights
Sometimes there are yellow discharge without smell and itching, but those in the early stages of pregnancy in some cases are a signal of the appearance of vaginal infectious pathologies and similar ailments. The most common ailments in pregnant women include fungal infections that cause discharge of an atypical color. Allocations that are far from normal indicators can also occur with sexually transmitted diseases. In the event that it is found that the secretion of the vagina does not correspond to natural whites, then it is necessary to immediately undergo a complete medical examination. A timely visit to a doctor guarantees an easy, and at the same time, a quick healing process.
When else does a clear, odorless, itchy discharge occur?
Discharge after and during intercourse
The amount of secretion that is secreted by the vagina during or after sexual intercourse always increases if the woman does not have problems with urinary function. Vaginal leucorrhoea, as a rule, plays the role of a lubricant that helps to avoid feelings of discomfort and pain when a partner enters the penis. But when a woman's secretion released during arousal changes color along with consistency or acquires an unpleasant odor, then a doctor's consultation is needed.
Such signs are harbingers of sexually transmitted pathologies and more. For example, curdled, and at the same time white and too strong discharge indicates the appearance of thrush. Symptoms of an extremely unpleasant disease (trichomoniasis) are greenish vaginal secretion with a foamy texture and severe itching. Thus, it is not worth once again risking he alth and starting the disease. Immediate therapy will certainly help to achieve a speedy recovery.
Thus, women can experience a variety of discharges that are not always the norm. Next, find out which of them are considered natural.
What kind of discharge is considered normal?
Such vaginal discharges include:
- The presence of vaginal secretion of a non-abundant nature.
- Presence of clear white vaginal secretions.
- The presence of secretions without any smell (the secret has a barely perceptible, specific aroma, which is individual for each woman).
- Excreted secret does not irritate the skin and mucous membrane of the vagina.
- Yellowish, odorless, itchy discharge that does not cause pain, discomfort or burning in general.
What diseases does discharge indicate?
As noted earlier, white vaginal discharge normally does not differ in color or smell. Their density may change periodically, in some situations signaling the appearance of various diseases:
- Thick discharge that has a thick, cream-like consistency, even if it is not itchy or odorless, indicates the likelihood of harmful microbes entering the female body. The sooner the disease is detected, the more chances there will be to get rid of its further development and characteristic consequences. The source of such secretions is often a fungal, viral or bacterial pathology (less often it can be more serious ailments that require surgical intervention). The most common culprits for this discharge are thrush along with urinary tract infections.
- Liquid secretion is considered normal only during ovulation or against the background of the luteal period. Constantly present watery discharge, accompanied by whitish streaks, serve as symptoms of inflammatory processes in the cervical canal and speak of its erosion. With this pathology, itching and smell in the discharge may be absent.
- When leucorrhoea does not stop during the entire menstrual cycle andlook like stretching, dense snot, you need to urgently consult a gynecologist.
Treatment of pathological discharge
To get rid of unhe althy secretions, you need to consult a specialist. Consultation of the gynecologist by phone is possible or probable. The specialist will conduct an examination and refer the patient to a laboratory test, the result of which will help to identify the causes of discharge that are uncharacteristic for a he althy woman.
After that, gynecologists prescribe an effective treatment in each case. Basically, the following methods of influence are used for this:
- Treatment with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral or antifungal drugs. The type of drug depends largely on the causes of the disease. Most often, antibiotics are prescribed in the form of "Penicillin", "Tetracycline" and others.
- The use of medications that restore normal vaginal microflora. Most often, candles are used for this in the form of "Gravagin", "Clotrimazole", "Hexicon", as well as a number of their analogues.
- Physiotherapy activities.
Gynecological consultation by phone is rarely used. Most often, a visual inspection is required. It must be emphasized that both partners should be treated at once. This will avoid recurrence of pathology. Next, we will find out what folk methods are offered to women to eliminate such an ailment as pathogenic vaginal discharge.
Treatment with folk methods
Alternative medicine offers many recipes for the preparation of medicines that help eliminate pathological discharge. They are easy to use and make your own at home.
One of such effective and useful means is soda. Treatment with this product in folk medicine is distinguished by many recipes. For example, with the help of soda, you can make local baths. To do this, take a spoonful of baking soda and iodine, add a liter of water. In the resulting solution, you need to sit for about twenty minutes. This procedure is carried out before bed every day for a week. Baking soda can also be used as a douche solution. This requires a spoonful of soda and a liter of purified water. It is necessary to douche three times. Baking soda can be devastating to a yeast infection in the vagina.
Used to treat odorless discharge and itching and pine. For the preparation of the drug, pine buds are required, which are needed in the amount of 20 grams, they should be poured with two liters of boiling water. Next, the tool is put to languish on fire for about thirty minutes. At the end of the time, the medicine is left to infuse for exactly an hour. After that, the resulting solution is used for douching twice with odorless discharge and itching.
Folk remedies can be very effective. A plant such as juniper is also used to treat pathogenic vaginal discharge. For treatment, 20 grams of fruit are requiredjuniper, which must be poured with a glass of hot water. Further, the drug is infused for approximately four hours. At the end of the time, use a spoon three times.
Treatment with chamomile can have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect on the female reproductive system in this disease. To prepare a medicinal product from this plant, five tablespoons of dried flowers should be poured with three liters of boiling water. Insist the medicine for about one hour. Then make a local bath for about thirty minutes. This procedure should be carried out once a day just before bedtime.
It is important to remember that immediately before treatment with folk methods, it is imperative to consult with the attending gynecologist. The fact is that alternative therapy should not be used as the only true and independent treatment. The use of such techniques can be a useful addition to the main treatment, but only with the consent of a specialist who can correctly assess the feasibility of such a method of getting rid of the infection. Thus, the doctor will certainly help you choose the most effective drug in each individual case.
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