Bleach is a specific vaginal discharge that performs the function of self-cleaning the genital tract. They occur in mature women and are related to their ability to reproduce.
Normally, in a healthy woman, the amount of white discharge per day does not exceed 1 ml. If there are more, then it may be associated with such physiological states:
- Puberty in girls.
- Ovulation.
- Menstrual cycle. Their number increases before menstruation and decreases after their termination.
- Pregnancy and postpartum period.
But you should be alert in the presence of opaque secretions, which have a sharp smell and are accompanied by itching and burning, as well as pain in the genital area. Such symptoms indicate the presence of a particular disease.
Types of whiter
Abnormal discharge of white in women is classified according to the principle of localization of the lesion. There are several types of them:
- Vaginal discharge. They accompany the inflammatory processes that cause bacterial or fungal infections (thrush, trichomoniasis). Vaginal leucorrhoea also appears after suffering diseases associated with the urogenital system.
- Discharge from the cervix. Occur due to a violation of its secretory function due to inflammation caused by chlamydia or gonorrhea, as well as erosion and dysplasia. Such leucorrhoea is accompanied by purulent secretions, sometimes with blood (in the presence of cancer).
- Discharge from the uterus. They accompany the inflammation of its mucous membrane or neoplasm (tumors, polyps). Uterine whites initially have a watery consistency, but when the disease stage is neglected they become brownish in color (purulent discharge).
- Discharge from the fallopian tubes. There are rarely enough. This is yellow, watery mucus that accumulates in the tubes for inflammation or cancer.
All these leucorrhoea are referred to as pathological species, since their occurrence is associated with certain diseases.
They differ from normal secretions in color, the presence of a specific odor, as well as the presence of pain and other unpleasant sensations.
The main causes of
Leucorrhoea in women appear for various reasons. If they are associated with physiological processes (puberty, pregnancy, ovulation, the menstrual cycle), then you should not worry. The causes of the appearance of pathological white discharge in women are:
- Inflammatory processes that are localized in the genitals of a woman (vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes). They are caused by various infectious, bacterial and fungal lesions.
- Diseases associated with allergic reactions of the body.
- The defeat of the female genitourinary system parasitic organisms (helminths).
- The presence of various tumors in the genitals (tumor, cyst, polyps).
- Entry into the uterus or vagina of foreign bodies, organisms.
- Age-related changes of the uterine lining (for example, its thinning) due to hormonal disorders. They are typical for women after 40 years and older.
- Diabetes.
Also, the cause of whiter in women may be non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene.
Is bleaching whiter in women without odor - norm or pathology?
Vaginal discharge consists of uterine mucus, microorganisms that make up its normal microflora, as well as dying epithelial cells.
Such secretions in the body of a healthy woman occur in small quantities.
Sometimes there is a slight sour smell due to the presence of lactobacilli, but it may be absent altogether.
Beli perform a protective function in the body of a woman - do not allow the penetration of infection into the genitals. In some cases, their number may increase or decrease, and the consistency thickens without changing the smell. This is often due to several reasons:
- Hormonal surges due to puberty, ovulation, pregnancy, lactation.
- Menstrual period.
- Starting sex or changing your sexual partner. Discharges become abundant and thick, which indicates the processes of adaptation to alien microflora.
- After sexual intercourse without using a condom, there are abundant discharges, in which clots are sometimes present. After a couple of hours, leucorrhoea becomes more liquid.
- Long-term use of contraceptives on a hormonal basis. In this case, the amount of discharge decreases (as during lactation), since the reproductive activity of women decreases.
But in some circumstances, whiter without smell can indicate the presence of pathology. In the absence of secretions or their appearance in the form of cottage cheese bunches, when changing color (from off-white to dark brown), the occurrence of pain in the groin area - should be alerted.
What does itch and whitish odor mean?
Normally, whites should not be accompanied by itching and a strong odor. If there are such symptoms, it indicates the presence of disease. First of all, thrush - a fungal infection of the external genital organs. It arises due to such reasons:
- antibiotic use;
- hormonal disorders;
- sexual infection from a partner;
- frequent douching, which violates the natural microflora of the vagina;
- use of chemical contraceptives;
- the presence of diseases that adversely affect the immune system (diabetes, HIV);
- improper diet, leading to obesity;
- frequent constipation.
Bleach with unpleasant odor and itching is also accompanied by bacterial vaginosis. It is often confused with thrush, but it is not the same. These gynecological diseases have a different origin and require the use of different treatment methods.
Thick and liquid discharge of white in women
In a healthy woman, the presence of white discharge is normal. However, they should have the following characteristics:
- be transparent or white;
- not have a sharp odor;
- not accompanied by itching and burning, as well as pain in the groin area;
- may be thick or liquid.
Thus, the consistency of whiter is not a direct indication of the presence of pathology. Thick and liquid white vaginal discharge without additional symptoms is a sign of the healthy functioning of the protective mechanisms of the female genital organs.
Methods of treatment with medicines and folk remedies
Methods of treatment are different - from the use of drugs to eliminate the symptoms with the help of folk recipes. Drug treatment of pathological whitening occurs in several stages.
The first stage aims to eliminate the cause of the appearance of abnormal whiter. Depending on the pathogen, treatment can be:
- Antibacterial. Antibiotics are prescribed - Penicillin, Tetracycline.
- Antiviral. Antiviral drugs are prescribed.
- Antifungal. The most common fungal disease affecting the vulva is thrush. It is effectively treated with fluconazole and clotrimaxazole.
The second stage aims to get rid of the symptoms of the disease and restore normal microflora. Also, doctors recommend sticking to a balanced diet and carefully monitor the cleanliness of the genitals.
Often for the treatment of whiter using some folk remedies. They are used in several ways:
- Douching herbs broth. To do this, use St. John's wort, oak bark, mistletoe, calendula, eucalyptus and others.
- Taking inside decoctions and infusions. The juice of berries of viburnum and barberry, tea made from strawberries and deaf nettle effectively fight with whiteness.
- Baths based on herbs and plants.
Traditional methods are not always effective for treating a disease that provokes the secretion of whiter. They can help except to alleviate the symptoms.
Prevention
It is better to prevent the disease than to treat it. Preventing the appearance of whiter in women is to follow a few simple rules:
- hygiene of the external genitalia (especially during menstruation);
- regular visits to the gynecologist;
- timely treatment of gynecological and other diseases;
- safe sex;
- use of quality contraceptives.
Isolation in women is a normal physiological process.
The following gynecologist tells the gynecologist what discharge should be alarming.
