Vaginal discharge is a normal condition of a woman's body, however, if a greenish, odorless discharge appears, you need to beware.
Discharge is always present in the fairer sex, and this indicates that the body is functioning normally. The mucus and cells that are secreted from the uterine cervix protect an important organ for a woman's body from numerous pathogenic bacteria and microbes, moisturize the vagina, and this is necessary during intercourse.
Pathological signs
When a woman has greenish discharge, it is imperative to contact a gynecologist. In the hospital, the woman will be asked to take all the necessary tests to determine the cause of the manifestation of such a pathology. With timely treatment, greenish discharge with and without odor will stop in a very short time.
It is normal for a woman to have a clear or white discharge thatno smell. Their number is fully determined by the female hormonal background, the menstrual cycle, the absence or presence of sexual intercourse. The appearance of any pathological secretions cannot be ignored, but there is no need to panic either, since they do not in all cases indicate the development of serious defects.
Greenish discharge in women and their causes
Defects in the vaginal microflora can affect the consistency, smell and color of the discharge, but the presence of concomitant symptoms (burning, itching, pain during sexual intercourse or during urination) must be taken into account. Color alone is a weak diagnostic criterion.
The green color of vaginal discharge may indicate that the patient has a bacterial infection: the more white blood cells in the vaginal mucus, the darker the shade. An increased number of leukocytes in the vagina and urethra is an indicator of the process of inflammation (cervicitis, bacterial vaginosis, colpitis, urethritis, adnexitis, endometritis, inflammatory pathologies of the pelvic organs, chlamydia or gonorrhea).
The most common causes of greenish discharge will be discussed in more detail in this article.
Inflammation of a woman's organs
The most common cause of green vaginal discharge is the onset of inflammation. It can be localized in the fallopian tubes and cervix, in the ovaries or in the vagina. Due to the abundance of leukocytes,discharge has a green tint. Experts say that this phenomenon is called leukorrhea and indicates that a bacterial infection is developing in the body.
Other manifestations
It must be said that the inflammatory process is often accompanied not only by discharge with a certain smell. So, there may be an increase in body temperature, aching or pulling pains are felt in the lower abdomen.
Female greenish discharge may be evidence that the patient is developing some kind of disease that is transmitted through sexual contact. This symptom indicates a tumor has appeared. Going to the doctor in any case is the first step for a woman on the path to a happy and he althy life without pain.
Trichomoniasis
Often, greenish discharge in women is manifested due to the occurrence of a pathology such as trichomoniasis. The most common route of transmission is through unprotected sexual intercourse.
Pathology is not proceeding in the most pleasant form. The discharge is often accompanied by foam. In addition, the woman has a strong reddening of the external genitalia. In this case, the patient is concerned about burning, itching and pain during urination. A woman during an illness does not even allow the thought of sexual intercourse, since this process only causes her discomfort and pain.
What to do?
If the first symptoms of trichomoniasis are detected, then it is necessary to start treatment, since the disease very quickly passes tosexual partner. The specialist will prescribe effective therapy to the patient only after an appropriate thorough examination has been carried out. When confirming the diagnosis, it is also necessary to examine the sexual partner. The treatment course for an undeveloped form of the disease lasts only about a week.
Why does greenish, odorless discharge occur?
Thrush or bacterial vaginosis
Often, patients turn to the gynecologist, complaining of discharge with or without a characteristic odor, and the doctor often diagnoses such a common disease as bacterial vaginosis. The disease is more commonly known under another name - thrush. This pathology can appear not only due to infection during sexual contact. The main reason for its appearance in the body is insufficient compliance with the hygiene standards of the external genital organs. Greenish cheesy discharge accompanied by itching and burning.
Using antibiotics for a long time, pregnancy or frequent experiences can also cause bacterial vaginosis. This disease can lead to violations of the microflora of the woman's body, which causes an increase in the number of pathogenic microorganisms. In addition to greenish discharge, women sometimes have an unpleasant sour smell. There is also severe swelling and irritation of the genitals.
There are also many causes that can cause bacterial vaginosis:
- intestinal dysbacteriosis;
- hypercooling of the body;
- changes in the female hormonal background;
- change of place of residence and, accordingly, climatic conditions;
- presence of inflammatory processes in the bladder.
Every woman needs to realize that bacterial vaginosis is a disease that requires prompt medical intervention. The sooner therapy is started, the better for the patient. If the treatment process is delayed, it is already much more difficult to restore the previous microflora, which means opening the way for the appearance of various kinds of sexually transmitted diseases, and vaginosis, in principle, will be more difficult to treat.
To completely get rid of bacterial vaginosis, it is necessary to undergo therapy in two stages. The first stage is the use of drugs. The second stage is the restoration of all violations of the microflora in full.
Antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis
The following drugs are prescribed for bacterial vaginosis:
- "Metronidazole" in the form of suppositories, gels or tablets. When using it, it is forbidden to drink alcohol to avoid stomach disorders, nausea and abdominal pain.
- Clindamycin is often prescribed in the form of suppositories or creams. It is best to avoid sexual intercourse with latex condoms while using this semi-synthetic product, as it reduces their strength.
- Tinidazole tablets can also cause gastricfrustration and nausea when combined with alcohol.
If bacterial vaginosis recurs within 3-12 months, a second course of Metronidazole may be needed.
To quickly get rid of this disease, you need to listen to such recommendations and advice as:
- complete refusal to use strong tea and coffee;
- limited consumption of smoked, s alty, fatty and sweet;
- no spirits and spices.
Greenish discharge during pregnancy
Pale or dark green discharge from a pregnant woman is more likely to be abnormal. This may indicate that a chronic infection has worsened or a recent infection. The main danger is that the unborn child may be infected.
Possibly available:
- Vaginal dysbiosis.
- Sexual infections.
- Acute inflammatory process in the vagina.
- Bacterial infection.
- Inflammatory process in the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
- Thrush.
- Antibiotic therapies.
- Chronic infections such as sluggish gonorrhea, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis and others.
- Hormonal changes in the body.
- Mechanical injuries of the mucous membranes of the genital tract.
- Poor personal hygiene.
Colpitis: what is it?
In gynecology, there is often a disease such as colpitis, often accompanied bygreenish discharge. This disease is characterized by a significant inflammatory process in the external genital organs, and its cause is most often:
- allergic reactions;
- mechanical damage;
- various infections and bacteria.
Often, colpitis manifests itself in the form of strong greenish discharge in women. If the disease becomes chronic, then the discharge is already much less, but they still have the same shade.
In addition to the discharge, the patient is worried about very severe pain in the lower abdomen, in some cases the temperature rises. It most often does not rise above 37 ° C, but with an exacerbation of the disease it can reach higher rates.
A woman needs to pay attention to the fact that chronic colpitis has a more difficult treatment, which requires a lot of time and effort. In addition, additional complications may arise.
Therapy of colpitis is to eliminate the causes that caused this disease, as well as the elimination of pain. In addition, the vaginal microflora is restored.
In case of damage of a mechanical type, jeans and tight underwear should not be worn. It is also necessary to give up sexual intercourse for a while.
If a woman suffers from allergic colpitis, it is advisable to use intimate cosmetics as little as possible. The use of a number of contraceptives can also lead to this type of colpitis.
Also greenish highlights in a smallquantity may appear in a woman due to a pathology such as erosion of the uterine cervix.
Helpful tips
The presence of greenish, odorless discharge in women may indicate the onset of the development of a serious pathology, therefore, if such signs are found, it is advisable to immediately go for a gynecological examination. A qualified specialist will be able to determine the true cause of such discharge and choose the right therapeutic course.
To avoid their appearance, you need to carefully observe the hygiene standards of intimate organs. It is also not recommended to wear very tight clothing. It is important to know that if unpleasant symptoms appear in the form of discharge with a greenish tinge, it is necessary to completely abandon sexual intercourse, as this may worsen the situation.
