Every woman should take care of her he alth. The body makes it clear about various pathologies with certain symptoms. You need to be careful about such manifestations. One of the signs of women's he alth is discharge that meets recognized standards. Deviations may indicate the presence of various ailments. What heavy discharge can mean will be discussed in detail later.
General information
Abundant discharge in women can either be quite normal or indicate the development of pathology. To draw a correct conclusion, you need to consider a similar topic in more detail. Every woman from the moment of puberty until the cessation of menstruation (menopause) has vaginal discharge. This is a natural process.
The composition, abundance and appearance of such masses can vary significantly depending on the general condition of the body, as well asphases of the menstrual cycle. This process is influenced by both internal and external factors.
Secretions contain mucus. It is formed by the glands of the cervix. This mucus contains cells of the skin of the vagina, as well as the cervical canal. The secretions also contain bacteria that form microflora. Mostly they include lactobacilli. Mucus may also contain small amounts of opportunistic pathogens:
- fungi;
- staphylococci;
- streptococci;
- enterobacteria;
- gardnerella.
They should be present in small numbers. This composition has normal discharge. They help the vagina to cleanse itself of dead epithelial cells, remove mucus from the cervix, and various bacteria. Also, the discharge may contain menstrual masses that are shed from the inner surfaces of the uterus.
The number of such masses can be different. It changes with every phase of the menstrual cycle. Profuse, white, odorless discharge, for example, may be normal in certain circumstances. However, a woman may notice that at some point the discharge has changed its structure. Their number may also change. This may cause concern. To be sure of your he alth, you need to undergo an annual examination at the antenatal clinic. An overview is recommended to consider what kind of allocations are acceptable and should not cause concern.
Norma
Excessive discharge in women can only appear after the stage of sexualmaturity. In girls, normally, no masses are excreted from the vagina. This is due to the peculiarities of the hormonal background, as well as the structure of the genital organs. For the first time, small discharge may appear in a child about a year before the start of the first menstruation. Their structure is slightly slimy, transparent. There may be a white tint. In this case, the discharge should not have a smell.
When the menstrual cycle becomes regular, the discharge should change according to the phase of the cycle. After the next menstruation passes, they should be scarce. The color is usually transparent. Consistency is uniform. In the middle of the cycle, it is time for ovulation. During this period, abundant discharge can be observed. They are transparent and viscous, like egg white. Such secretions are necessary to create suitable conditions for the spermatozoa, which are sent to the egg for fertilization.
When the ovulation period ends, the discharge becomes thick and white. They are odorless. Abundance is markedly reduced. This feature of the discharge persists until the onset of menopause.
Normal discharge cannot cause discomfort. They may not be accompanied by itching, burning, or an unpleasant odor. Therefore, if some characteristic changes appear, you need to contact a gynecologist. There are also a number of pathological and natural causes that can affect the abundance and nature of the discharge.
This is especially affected by the onset of sexual activity, the use of hormonal contraceptives, the period of pregnancy andlactation, as well as the use of intimate hygiene products.
Natural causes of change
A clear, copious, odorless and itchy discharge may occur in women of childbearing age in the middle of the menstrual cycle. They can be very abundant. During this period, it is recommended to change daily pads more often. This is completely natural and should not cause concern. This situation lasts literally 3-5 days. After that, the activity of the glands decreases.
During the period of ovulation, a woman may feel slight pulling pains in the lower abdomen or in one side. This is quite normal, but requires a revision of your lifestyle. In girls who play sports, eat right, get enough rest, there are no such symptoms. If the body is weakened, ovulation can be somewhat painful. If the discharge during this period does not change the smell, does not have additional inclusions, does not change color, this should not be a cause for concern.
The amount of discharge increases with the onset of pregnancy. However, this must be confirmed with a test, as well as by donating blood for analysis. If the woman is indeed pregnant, a change in the amount of discharge is normal.
During this period, the body is actively rebuilding, trying to protect the baby from adverse environmental factors. With secretions, various pathogens are excreted from the body. A mucus plug is also formed. It will close the entrance to the uterus during the entire period of gestation. Therefore, copious secretionspregnancy is considered normal. They are odorless. The consistency is watery and smooth, and the color is white or transparent.
If the color of the mucus has changed, become heterogeneous, and there are also unpleasant sensations, you need to be tested by a gynecologist. During pregnancy, immunity decreases. This provokes the development of thrush. It is necessary to undergo an examination and begin treatment as soon as possible.
Pathology
Abundant white discharge if a woman is not pregnant, as well as yellow, greenish, brownish or bloody mucus are a reason to go to the gynecologist. This is a pathology that is caused by various infections, fungi and viruses. Under the influence of various factors, the nonspecific flora of the vagina can begin to actively multiply. This leads to various diseases.
It is worth considering that abundant discharge in itself, which is not characteristic of the current phase of the cycle, indicates the development of diseases. These include:
- cervical erosion;
- salpingitis, adnexitis;
- endometritis, endocervicitis;
- colpitis;
- bacterial vaginosis;
- candidiasis;
- trichomoniasis;
- chlamydia;
- gonorrhea;
- allergic to personal care products;
- new growths;
- other.
In each case, there are certain symptoms that allow us to conclude the presence of a particular infectious agent. Abundant discharge without itching, which appeared in an uncharacteristic phase of the cycle, can also beevidence of abnormalities in the body. The sooner the cause of this condition is identified, the faster and easier the treatment will be.
Often diseases are asymptomatic in the body. Therefore, even in the absence of discomfort, it is necessary to periodically undergo a routine examination. This will eliminate the development of hidden pathologies. If the discharge is abundant and causes discomfort, you need to take a smear, a blood test. This will identify the cause of the pathology.
Coarse transparent highlights
Some pathologies may be indicated by a transparent color, abundant discharge. If they did not appear during the period of ovulation, and are also accompanied by some soreness in the lower abdomen, an unpleasant odor, cause irritation on the skin, this is a pathology. The cause may be inflammation or another pathological process in the body.
Most often, the cause of such symptoms is a number of diseases, which only a gynecologist can accurately diagnose. One of these ailments can be endometritis. In this case, a lot of mucus is released from the vagina. It may have blood spots. The smell of mucus is sharp, unpleasant.
Also, salpingo-oophoritis can cause abundant secretion of transparent mucous masses. This is an inflammatory process in which a large amount of transparent discharge is observed. They also have an unpleasant odor.
Another cause of such disorders may be diseases of the cervix (erosion). In this case, bloody inclusions may be present in the mucous masses.
With dysbacteriosis, bacterial vaginosis, watery, abundant discharge may also appear. There is pain after intercourse. Hyperemia is observed on the external surfaces of the genital organs. The skin becomes red, swollen. Microcracks may even appear that cause burning and soreness. The smell of such secretions is reminiscent of rotten fish.
Green color
Profuse discharge and itching are a pathology. This indicates the presence of a disease. If the color of the mucus has become greenish, this indicates the appearance of an inflammatory process or a sexually transmitted infection. During such conditions, the body's leukocytes fight hostile microorganisms. In large quantities, they enter the vaginal mucus. For this reason, it takes on a greenish tint.
Such symptoms are characteristic of bacterial vaginosis. It is caused by both sexual infections and stress, reduced immunity. During pregnancy, such discharge also appears quite often. This condition requires treatment.
Greenish discharge appears with trichomoniasis. In this case, other symptoms may be absent altogether. Therefore, when uncharacteristic discharges appear, a special analysis must be passed. Otherwise, the disease will become chronic and cause a lot of trouble, including infertility and other serious disorders.
If the discharge becomes yellowish-green, this indicates the development of the inflammatory process. Perhaps the girl was cold, for a long timewas in a draught. Also, various microorganisms can cause similar manifestations. This condition is not the norm. Self-medication in this case will lead to sad consequences.
When choosing a treatment regimen, the doctor must constantly monitor the patient's condition. If there is no improvement, the list of drugs will need to be changed. The body of each person is individual. Therefore, in each case, they approach the solution of the problem, taking into account the mass of related nuances.
Yellow shade
Profuse, odorless discharge, as well as mucous masses that smell unpleasant, may be yellow. This is also a pathology. However, in some cases, even this color may be the norm. The shade may be yellowish, but not pronounced. At the same time, the number of allocations is small. The footprint should not be larger than a five-kopeck coin. Most often, such manifestations are observed in the second part of the menstrual cycle. The discharge in this case is not only not abundant, but also does not have clots. Their structure is watery. If the yellow discharge has become abundant, this indicates the development of the disease.
This situation is often observed after childbirth. During this period, the body is weakened. If abundant yellow discharge does not cause discomfort, this is the norm for this period. Such manifestations are observed up to 8 weeks after birth. If there is a burning sensation, a change in the consistency of the discharge, you need to contact a gynecologist. Perhaps some kind of infection develops against the background of reduced immunity.
Purulent yellow discharge may indicate the development of variousinflammatory diseases. It can be adnexitis, salpingitis. If such a condition is supplemented by burning, itching and soreness during intercourse, this indicates the development of vaginitis. The mucous tissues become inflamed.
Venereal diseases (trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) are often accompanied by yellow or greenish-yellow discharge. This indicates the presence of an inflammatory process. If at the same time there is a smell of rotten fish, this once again confirms the presence of pathology.
Beli
Abundant white discharge can be observed before and after menstruation. It is also a characteristic condition during pregnancy. Such secretions are called whites. These are quite normal manifestations. However, you need to worry if the structure of such secretions has become heterogeneous, itching, discomfort have appeared. This indicates the development of some pathologies.
Abundant white discharge and lumpy structure indicate the development of thrush. This is a very common disease. In this case, the microflora of the vagina changes. Nonspecific fungi of the genus Candida begin to predominate in it. They displace beneficial lactobacilli, actively multiplying and filling the entire space. Fungal colonies look like milk flakes.
Cheese secretions cause itching, burning. The skin becomes red and inflamed. Sexual contact is out of the question. This causes severe pain. The sooner the girl goes to the antenatal clinic, the faster and easier the recovery process will be.
Also similar manifestationsmay indicate the development of vaginitis, adnexitis, colpitis. The prolapse of the walls of the vagina is also manifested by similar symptoms. White abundant discharge may appear with prolonged use of hormonal contraceptives. Violation of the structure of the microflora of the vagina is manifested by the appearance of copious white watery discharge.
Bleeding
Abundant discharge mixed with blood, brown or red indicates serious pathologies. Sometimes small discharges of such shades accompany the onset of menstruation. This is fine. If similar symptoms appear in other phases of the cycle, you should urgently go to the hospital.
Such manifestations indicate the development of cervical erosion, endometritis. However, often such manifestations indicate the development of a neoplasm. It can be a cyst, sarcoma, adenomyosis, polyps, or cancer. Therefore, delay in this matter can be costly.
If a woman has a delay in menstruation and has such discharge, you need to take a pregnancy test. If it is confirmed, you should immediately go to the gynecologist. Bloody discharge at any stage of pregnancy indicates a threat of miscarriage. Timely treatment in most cases can save the fetus.
Presence of smell
The presence of an unpleasant odor always indicates the development of pathology. It is provoked by bacteria that live in the vagina and provoke various diseases. It is considered normal if there is no smell at all. It may be slightly sour. This is also the norm. If the smell of rotten fish, sour-milk products, as well asother unpleasant manifestations are not the norm. This is a sign of inflammation, infection or sexually transmitted diseases. The list of diseases in which the discharge becomes abundant and has an unpleasant odor is huge.
Knowing in which cases copious discharge is the norm or pathology, a woman can take timely action. Treatment in this case will be complete and effective. Chronic, neglected ailments are much more difficult to treat.
