Vaginal discharge - an indicator of female health

Today, an increasing number of women begin to take their health responsibly. They regularly visit the gynecologist and monitor their health. The symptom of many women's problems are vaginal discharge, but their character is very important here.

Normally, they should be present and vary throughout the cycle in a certain way. So in its middle before ovulation the vaginal discharge increases. This is due to the increase in the amount of estrogens.

Normal discharge is not accompanied by burning, itching, redness with soreness, swelling and unpleasant sensations. They can be transparent or white, and when dry and contact with the air yellowish. Allocations of other colors may be a symptom of the disease.

It is advisable to refrain from using daily pads, and every day to change cotton underwear. In this case, it will be easier to monitor the amount and nature of vaginal discharge, as well as their odor. Normally, it should be absent or slightly acidic.

Use intimate deodorants, pads and other flavored hygiene products is not recommended. This can lead to the development of allergies and disruption of the vaginal microflora. These tools do not solve the problem, but only mask it and do not allow it to be revealed in time.

A woman should monitor the nature of her secretions in order to understand what is specific to her body is the norm. The quantity, intensity of a smell, a consistence can have individual features. If there are any unusual manifestations, then you should undergo an examination.

Unusual discharge from the vagina can be both a symptom of inflammation, and a sign of hormonal problems. Precisely determine the cause can only the doctor after examination and analysis.

Thus, for example, secretions having the smell of rotten fish are a symptom of bacterial vaginosis or gardnerellez. Usually, there are no other signs. This disease occurs when a vaginal microflora is disturbed. The number of useful rods decreases, and pathogenic microorganisms, including gardnerellas, are rapidly developing.

The active release of lubricant from the vagina during sexual arousal is the norm. Its inadequate output may indicate a lack of estrogen, which is usually in menopause.

Curd extracts with itching and redness are a characteristic feature of genital candidiasis, which is also called "thrush". It is important not to engage in self-treatment, but to visit a gynecologist. Because sometimes this disease goes in conjunction with other infections.

In general, with various inflammations of vaginal discharge can be purulent, frothy, bloody, with an unpleasant odor. Their number can be very different. Often there is soreness with urination and sex. In this case, the causative agent can be both STI and banal flora.

Only by the type of vydeleny diagnosis is never put. Even an experienced doctor will certainly conduct a complete examination to confirm his assumptions by analysis.

Bloody discharge indicates a hormonal imbalance and a number of gynecological diseases. If they are observed after sex, then most likely, there is a pathology of the cervix.

During pregnancy, the amount of secretions is constantly increasing. During this period, your body should be listened to very carefully. If the discharge is not accompanied by unpleasant sensations, then you should not worry. Particular attention deserves their bloody character. In this case, there may be a threat of miscarriage.

So, the allocation of the vagina is an important indicator of women's health. Each patient should know what kind of character is the norm for her. When you change it, the appearance of an unusual smell, color and consistency should be visited by a doctor.