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Leucorrhoea: causes, symptoms and treatment

Leucorrhoea, or discharge from a woman's genitals, is a normal physiological process. However, when the amount of discharge becomes excessive or its nature changes, this may indicate the presence of pathological processes in the body.

Normal discharge from a woman’s genital organs is light, mucous, and does not cause irritation to the skin and mucous membrane of the external genitalia. The amount of discharge increases slightly in the second half of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.

Pathological leucorrhoea, on the other hand, is characterized by excessive amount and unusual character (watery, greenish, ichorous, smelling, etc.), causes itching, burning, a feeling of wetness and can be caused by various reasons.

One of the most common causes of leucorrhoea is inflammation of the vaginal mucosa (vaginitis, colpitis), usually combined with cervicitis. The nature of the discharge during colpitis depends on the type of pathogen. For example, with trichomoniasis the leucorrhoea is foamy, with a purulent infection it is greenish, with bacterial vaginosis it has a sharp “fishy” odor, with fungal colpitis the vaginal mucosa is covered with a white thread-like coating.

Leucorrhoea can also be caused by diabetes mellitus, tumors of the genital organs, prolapse of the vaginal walls, violations of personal hygiene rules, as well as inflammatory processes in the cervix and body of the uterus.

If leucorrhoea appears, you must contact a gynecologist who will conduct the necessary examination and determine the cause of this condition. Usually, the doctor prescribes a bacteriological analysis of the discharge, which allows one to identify the type of pathogen and select the most effective treatment.

Treatment for leucorrhoea depends on the cause of its occurrence. For infectious diseases, antibacterial, antifungal or antiviral drugs are prescribed. If the discharge is caused by hormonal disorders, then appropriate corrective measures are taken.

If necessary, the doctor can prescribe local treatment in the treatment room: vaginal douching, irrigation, baths, administration of vaginal suppositories with medications, etc. It is important to remember that self-treatment of leucorrhoea can lead to complications of the disease, so you need to seek help from a specialist.

In addition, it is important to pay attention to the prevention of diseases that can cause leucorrhoea. To do this, it is necessary to observe the rules of personal hygiene, use high-quality hygiene products, avoid casual sexual contacts, use condoms and undergo regular examinations by a gynecologist.

In conclusion, leucorrhoea is an important symptom that can indicate the presence of various diseases in the body. If you have this symptom, you should contact a gynecologist for an examination and effective treatment. Regular prevention and adherence to personal hygiene rules will help avoid the occurrence of leucorrhoea and other diseases of the genital organs.

Leucorrhoea is a white discharge from the genital tract (possibly the presence of transparent inclusions). Leucorrhoea is a natural sign of the physiological function of the female genital organs. The most common causes of **leucorrhoea** are inflammation of the vaginal mucosa (colpitis), inflammation of the uterine appendages (adnexitis), bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, vaginal candidiasis, and genitourinary tract infections. During pregnancy, it is normal to produce small amounts of leucorrhoea. The symptom of leucorrhoea can occur in girls during their first menstruation. In addition, leucorrhoea may also indicate infection of the human body with various viruses or other infections. In the presence of vulvovaginitis of any origin, an examination by a doctor is always necessary, as well as a smear for microflora.