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Yellow discharge, accompanied by a bad smell, is often a sign of many gynecological diseases such as vaginitis, cervicitis, urinary tract infections... in women. Not only affects health, this phenomenon also affects the psychology of many women and reduces their quality of life.
1. What is bad breath?
Vaginal discharge in its normal state is a type of liquid and sticky mucus that can stretch into fibers. The discharge is clear white like egg white or slightly cloudy like fresh milk. The composition of vaginal discharge is mainly water and has added acetic acid, pyridine, squalene, a mixture of many alcohols and glycols, ketones, aldehydes...
When the vaginal discharge is different from the above, we Call it bad breath. Depending on the consistency, texture, color and smell of vaginal discharge, it can be classified into many different gynecological problems. Among them, yellow discharge is one of the most common phenomena.
2. What disease is yellow discharge – Vaginitis is the number 1 suspect
Yellow discharge is a common phenomenon in women and most causes are caused by vaginitis.
Viêm âm đạo là một trong những nguyên nhân đầu tiên gây ra hiện tượng khí hư màu vàng
Bacterial vaginosis :
This is the most common and common form of vaginitis. Symptoms of vaginal discharge from bacterial vaginosis are usually:
Yellow. Thick as pus, clinging dry to the pants. Vaginal discharge has a foul odor and causes vaginal itching. This form of vaginitis is common in sexually active women. The main cause of this pathology is an imbalance of vaginal microflora and an imbalance of vaginal pH, possibly due to excessive antibiotic use, too clean vaginal hygiene... The vagina is destroyed, creating conditions for harmful bacteria to thrive.
Other objective causes are due to pregnancy, cervical exposure, hormonal disorders, menopause disorders... that cause bacteria to thrive and cause inflammation.
Vaginitis caused by Candida or Trichomonas:
Vaginitis caused by fungi can also lead to yellow discharge, but there will also be other typical symptoms that help patients easily distinguish.
If you have candida vaginitis, the discharge is usually yellow or white, accompanied by strong symptoms such as:
Itching of the vulva and vagina. Vaginal discharge has a powdery appearance similar to bean pulp and increases discharge before menstruation. Difficulty urinating, painful urination or burning during sex. If you have vaginitis caused by Trichomonas, the discharge is yellow-green or gray, comes out a lot, along with the phenomenon of bubbling and itching of the vulva, painful sex.
Bị viêm do Trichomonas khiến âm đạo ngứa rát và đau đớn khi quan hệ
3. Some other diseases can cause yellow discharge
Besides vaginitis, yellow discharge can also be caused by many other causes, of which some common causes are:
Pelvic inflammatory disease:
Pelvic inflammatory disease often occurs in women with the disease. gonorrhea or other infections without thorough treatment, causing bacteria to attack deeply into the female reproductive system.
When you have pelvic inflammatory disease, patients often have the following symptoms:
The discharge is yellow-green with an unpleasant, strong odor. High fever, nausea and frequent vomiting. Menstrual disorders. Abnormal vaginal bleeding, or abdominal pain. Pain during sex... Pelvic inflammatory disease, if not treated early, can cause deep damage and affect the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes,... pregnancy in women.
Cervicitis:
Cervicitis usually does not have many external symptoms, but you may experience some symptoms such as:
Yellow, pus-filled discharge with an unpleasant odor. Painful urination and frequent urination. Burning pain during sex... Yellow discharge due to gonorrhea:
Gonorrhea is a very dangerous social disease and its consequences are serious complications if not treated promptly.
Vi khuẩn Neisseria Gonorrhoeae gây ra bệnh lậu
Vaginal discharge that is yellow, sticky, pus-filled and has a bad smell. Painful urination. Vaginal itching... Gonorrhea, if not treated, can cause many problems such as:
Infertility - infertility in women. For pregnant women, gonorrhea can be dangerous to the fetus, premature birth... Meningitis, pericarditis. Blood infection ... Fibroids / Uterine cancer, cervical cancer:
When the discharge turns yellow to brown, the bad smell is a very characteristic sign of cancer in the gynecological area. Therefore, if you experience this phenomenon, you need to immediately see a gynecologist for timely detection and treatment.
Nếu khi hư có màu vàng ngả nâu cần tìm gặp ngay bác sĩ phụ khoa để kịp thời khám chữa
4. Some notes when treating yellow discharge
The treatment of yellow discharge in women often depends a lot on the cause of the disease. In addition to following the correct treatment regimen, you need to pay attention to the following to minimize complications, speed up treatment time as well as avoid disease recurrence:
Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy poultices or Place the vagina when the cause of the disease is unknown. If the discharge is heavy and yellow in color, you should avoid sex and see a gynecologist as soon as possible. Yellow discharge can be a sign of many gynecological conditions. Therefore, the most effective way to overcome this is to find a highly qualified doctor to check and receive an appropriate treatment regimen.
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