By the nature of vaginal discharge can be judged on the state of women's health. The first important color vaginal discharges. Unusual color of cables, which are accompanied by additional complaints (an unpleasant odor, itching, or pain during sexual intercourse), indicate the presence of gynecologic pathology. It is especially important to follow the color selections during pregnancy so as not to miss the infectious process or pregnancy complications. In addition, every woman should be able to distinguish physiological from pathological whites, and also know that the number, color and density of the precipitates vary throughout the menstrual cycle.

Norm

As noted above, the vaginal fluid, particularly of color, depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle

• Ovulation

The day before ovulation Ovulation - How to determine as accurately as possible?   the number of vaginal cables increases. They became abundant, have the form of mucus and transparent. During ovulation (approximately in the middle of the menstrual cycle) may appear in the blood or streaks belyah small (in the form of one or two drops of the laundry) bleeding, which is a result of rupture of the follicle in the ovary.

• The second phase of the menstrual cycle

At this stage of selection or kiseleobrazny become creamy appearance, and their volume increases (the action of the hormone - progesterone). The color, vaginal bleach may be milk or slightly yellowish.

• Discharge after menstruation

As a rule, immediately after menstruation vaginal discharge becomes yellow, which is associated with the completion of rejection decidua of the uterus. Also, yellowish discharge may occur in the first hours after unprotected (without a condom) sexual intercourse.

• Hormonal contraceptives

Against the background of hormonal contraceptives character of vaginal discharge is not changed throughout the menstrual cycle. Beli become slimy and transparent. Also, like sterility observed in the allocation of hormonal origin.

Gynecological diseases

• Bloody (brown) discharge before menstruation

The appearance of a few days before menstruation brown spotting evidence of any pathology. This may be a violation of the menstrual cycle, hormonal imbalance, hyperplasia and endometrial polyps.

• Discharges in the form of "meat slops"

Secretions that are reminiscent of "meat slops" for one - two before menstruation and immediately after graduation are a symptom of chronic endometritis. Furthermore, such allocation have an unpleasant odor.

• Ectopic pregnancy

Suspected ectopic pregnancy causes dark spotting or moderate secretions immediately after the attack, cramping pain. Such bleeding associated with uterine decidua rejection. Additional symptoms are weakness, dizziness and delayed menstruation Delayed menstruation - when to sound the alarm? .

• Cervical erosion

The disease is characterized by the appearance of red bleeding Spotting - it is important to rule out pathology   for one - two days before menstruation and after intercourse or gynecological procedures. The rest of the vaginal secretions abundant, yellowish or murky, often streaked with blood.

• Inflammation of the uterus

Adnexitis is accompanied by a heavy greenish or yellow discharge with an unpleasant odor (purulent discharge from the fallopian tubes). Also, with the inflammation of the uterus Inflammation of the uterus - is one of the most common gynecological diseases   It is characterized by lower abdominal pain, fever and general weakness.

• Trichomonas colpitis

Urogenital trichomoniasis is characterized by a heavy discharge with an unpleasant odor. Vaginal whites may be frothy, greenish or yellowish hue and cause discomfort (itching, burning of the external genitalia).

• Candida colpitis

When thrush allocation kroshkoobraznye, curdled and are white. Urogenital candidiasis is also accompanied by itching and burning of the vulva, and whites have a sour smell.

• Bacterial vaginosis

The main symptom of bacterial vaginosis is the appearance of heavy, grayish or whitish discharge from the ammonia smell. With long-term course of the disease vaginal whites are thick and become green.

Anna Sozinova

Beginning with puberty Puberty child - stages of a complex path   and ending with postmenopausal age, all of the fairer sex are discharge from the genital tract. Vaginal discharge, or leukorrhea are of great importance in the lives of women and is an indicator of health status. From the genital tract are caused by the production of female sex hormones, and therefore, change their nature depending on the phases of the menstrual cycle. But under certain circumstances, vaginal discharge acquire an unpleasant odor, change their texture and color and annoying the woman. In this case, you must consult a doctor to determine the cause of pathological cables and treat.

Normal vaginal discharge

Discharge from the genital tract in women - is the result of the secretory function of sexual organs. Vaginal whites perform two tasks: hydration and self-cleaning of the vagina and protect against infections. Discharges occur in girls about two or three years before the onset of menstruation and continue the entire reproductive period. Vaginal whites made up of sweaty through the vessels of the mucous membranes of the genitals and lymph plasma, exfoliated epithelial cells, blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells), cervical mucus secretion sweat and sebaceous glands of the vulva, fragments of destroyed cells and microorganisms. The normal vaginal flora is represented mainly lactic acid bacteria (Doderlyayna sticks) and a number of other opportunistic pathogens (Corynebacterium, Staphylococcus, Mycoplasma, fungi, etc.).

The parameters used to assess release:

• number of (normally not more than two milliliters);
• color (mucous-like egg white or milk, such as congee);
• smell (not sour or light);
• medium (normal acid);
• the absence of unpleasant sensations (itching, burning, pain during intercourse and urination).

The number and color selections vary throughout the menstrual cycle. For example, immediately after menstruation discharge scanty, milky color. The amount of vaginal cables increases just before ovulation Ovulation - How to determine as accurately as possible?   and before menstruation, they become slimy, and the woman feels the high humidity of the external genitalia, which is associated with increased levels of estrogen.

Causes of abnormal discharge

In the event of unusual color, texture and smell discharge the woman should consult a doctor. The reasons for the emergence of pathological cables include:

• antibiotic therapy;
• treatment of malignant tumors (chemotherapy, radiation);
• weakened immunity;
• pelvic inflammatory disease;
• diseases, sexually transmitted diseases;
• pathology of the endocrine system (diabetes, thyroid disease);
• erosion and cervical cancer, polyps and endometrial hyperplasia Hyperplasia endometrial cancer - requires timely detection and treatment , Uterine fibroids, endometriosis;
• hypothermia;
• changing climatic conditions;
• errors in diet;
• hormone therapy;
• failure to comply with the rules of personal hygiene;
• use of oral contraceptives.

Classification of discharge from the genital tract

Depending on the place of education there are several types of selections. This classification is conventional, as are often found mixed whites:

• Pipe whites (are the result of inflammation of the fallopian tubes);
• uterine whites (pathology of endometrium: endometriosis, adenomyosis, endometrial hyperplasia and polyps);
• cervical whites (cervical disease: cervicitis, cancer and erosion);
• vaginal bleach (obesity, violation of health and other reasons);
• vestibular whites (inflammation of the external genitalia, such as Bartolini).

Intimate hygiene rules

One of the contributing factors of occurrence of abnormal discharge is a violation of or non-compliance of the rules of personal hygiene. First of all, every woman should know that you need to wash at least twice a day with warm running water, especially before and after intercourse. For caving, use neutral soap and gels without perfumes. Underwear should be natural "breathable" fabrics. When using panty liners have to change them every four hours. During menstruation avoid visiting baths Sauna and health: the benefits and harms of bath procedures , Sauna and swimming pool, as well as not to take a bath. Vaginal douching is unacceptable without a prescription.

Anna Sozinova