The white blood is cloudy, clotted, and has a bad smell, what to do?

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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thi Man - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Leukemia is a normal physiological condition in women. However, if the white blood clots a lot and has a milky color, the bad smell could be a warning sign that you have a yeast infection, infection or other vaginal problems.
If you notice any unusual or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, see your doctor for early diagnosis and treatment.

1. What is white blood?

Vaginal discharge, also known as vaginal discharge, is a discharge from the female genitals. This is a normal physiological phenomenon of women, occurring from puberty until menopause. Normal white blood, also known as physiological white blood, is clear white (like egg white), slightly chewy, slightly fishy but not foul. Normally, physiological white blood cells have many beneficial effects such as keeping the appropriate moisture for the vaginal environment, stabilizing the pH balance for beneficial bacteria to live and preventing the invasion and growth of bacteria, Fungal pathogens, at the same time have the effect of lubricating and increasing pleasure during sex, facilitating sperm movement to the uterus during conception. The nature and quantity of white blood secreted depends on the amount of estrogen in each woman's body. When a woman does not have enough estrogen, she does not have white blood, but when she reaches puberty, the ovaries gradually develop and secrete stimulants that cause the reproductive system to produce endocrine substances, so that White blood. White blood may be secreted more in some cases such as:
In people who are stressed or when sexually stimulated is one of the reasons why women secrete more white blood than usual During pregnancy. During pregnancy, when working hard, white blood also increases a lot, sometimes flowing out. During the menstrual cycle, the amount of estrogen increases, the organization of the glandular body in the cervix is ​​also secreted a lot, so women always feel wet in the intimate area.

2. Abnormally abundant white blood - Signs of pelvic pathology

2.1 Vaginal infections Bacterial vaginosis is a fairly common infection. It causes an increase in vaginal discharge, a foul and sometimes fishy odor, sometimes in some cases with no symptoms of bacterial vaginosis. Women who often have oral sex or have multiple sex partners are at a higher risk of developing this disease.
2.2 Candida albicans infection Candida albicans infection is one of the most common gynecological diseases in women. Symptoms include:
Vaginal discharge with milky white color, sticky patches of white blood clots, usually without a bad smell, accompanied by itching in the vulva. The disease is usually caused by prolonged antibiotic use, pregnancy or immunosuppression.
2.3 Vaginitis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis Patients with vaginitis caused by Trichomonas vaginalis have symptoms such as moderate white discharge, milky white or yellow-green color, gel-like consistency or foam. present dryness and formation of patches on the bottom of the panties, vaginal itching but not intense, may be painful during intercourse.
2.4 Cervical ectropion When you have cervical ectropion, the white blood will be milky in color, stick in patches and have a bad smell, itchiness and discomfort. The more severe the inflammation, the more the discharge and the worse the odor. Besides, another characteristic sign of cervical ectropion is bleeding during sex.

2.5 Pelvic inflammatory disease Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that is usually spread through sexual contact. It occurs when bacteria spreads up the vagina and into other reproductive organs. Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease may include: white blood clots like poop, bad smell, pain in the lower abdomen, vaginal bleeding, burning pain during sex.

3. Treatment of abnormal white blood cells

When you have white blood with a bad smell, abnormal discharge, you should see a specialist to diagnose the cause of this condition and receive appropriate treatment. In addition, to prevent infection, it is necessary to practice hygiene in the private area, especially the "red light" period, before and after sex, should wear breathable cotton underwear. Do not use douches often because it can remove beneficial bacteria. Also, practice safe sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.

The basic gynecological examination and screening package of Vinmec International General Hospital is a reliable choice of many women. With a team of highly specialized and experienced doctors, along with the most modern medical equipment system, customers using the screening package and early detection of gynecological cancer will be able to perform tests. such as automated system HPV genotype PCR test, cytology test by Liqui Prep method, transvaginal ultrasound test of uterus and ovaries thereby helping to detect the disease early even when there are no symptoms.

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