Questions and answers about vaginal secretions

Do you know the difference between normal and abnormal vaginal discharge? Did you know that the presence of secretions in principle, right? We'll talk about the different kinds of selections and explain that should alert you.

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The main function of the vagina - serve as a channel leading to the uterus and other organs of the reproductive system. Its natural acidic environment prevents the growth of pathogenic bacteria and the emergence of infection. It is formed through a natural, "good", produced by bacteria in the body. A healthy vagina is self-cleaning - it generates a secret that comes out in the form of precipitates. The normal balance may be disturbed by the influence of any substance which is foreign to this acidic environment.

What is normal vaginal discharge?

First of all, we should realize that vaginal secretions are present in every woman. Glands located in the vagina and cervix produce a small amount of mucus that comes out along with dead cells lining the internal genitals. Thus, normal vaginal discharge purified genital tract, as a natural lubricant and prevents the development of infection. They do not have an unpleasant odor, in fact, they have no odor. They are transparent or whitish, you can see them in their underwear in the form of thin strips.

What could cause a change in appearance or texture of normal vaginal discharge?

• Failures in the menstrual cycle
• Emotional stress How to beat stress? Create an oasis
• Gestation
• Medication, including hormones such as birth control pills
• Sexual arousal
• The period of breast-feeding
• Period of ovulation
• Malnutrition

Some tools are able to break the intimate hygiene natural pH balance and cause an infection. This vaginal douching Douching - a controversial procedure , Perfumed soaps and gels, as well as antibiotics Antibiotics - whether they will help you in the foreseeable future? . In pregnant women with diabetes, and also violated the acidic environment of the vagina, in the mucus may contain harmful bacteria.

Suspected infection is possible in some respects:

• Changes in color, consistency, amount of vaginal discharge
• Constant selection
• The presence of itching, discomfort, irritation
• A burning sensation during urination
• Bleeding not related to menstrual cycle
• Cheesy vaginal discharge
• Odors, highlight color - yellow, green, gray

In the event of such phenomena should immediately visit your doctor who will diagnose and prescribe treatment. Probably every woman in one way or another experienced the "pleasures" of vaginal infection. The most common of these are bacterial vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis - sex is not recommended Defeat yeast fungi. Today, there are plenty of resources to treat these diseases, but do not self-medicate. Consult your doctor, who knows exactly how to take advantage of them. Another well-known infectious disease female genitalia is trichomoniasis.

  The active ingredient is progesterone utrogestan Progesterone - norm and pathology , A natural female sex hormone. In combination with other female hormone estrogen Estrogen - the key to bone health , It is used in hormone replacement therapy.

What is hormone replacement therapy

In the period before the onset of menopause, the ovaries begin to secrete less of hormones, causing the level of estrogen in the blood decreases. Low levels of estrogen leads to the appearance of symptoms such as irregular periods, excessive sweating at night, sudden unexplainable mood swings, dryness and itching of the vagina.

To facilitate these symptoms assigned to receive estrogen. Simultaneous administration of progesterone is necessary because estrogen stimulates growth of the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium), which can lead to cancer of the endometrium. Progesterone reduces the effects of estrogen on the endometrium and reduces the likelihood of developing cancer, although it can not protect against it entirely. This treatment is called combination hormone replacement therapy Hormone therapy - is it possible to fool nature? .

Estrogen taken throughout the course of therapy.

How to take utrozhestan?

Utrozhestan can be taken two ways.

• First option: the capsules utrogestan containing 200 mg of progesterone once daily at bedtime for twelve days in the second half of the cycle (for example, by the fifteenth day of the twenty-sixth). At the same time within a week after receiving utrogestan starts bleeding, similar to menstrual.
• Second Embodiment: utrogestan taking capsules containing 100 mg of progesterone daily to the first through the twenty-fifth day of the cycle. Bleeding at the same time or very little, or not at all.

Utrozhestan should be taken before going to bed on an empty stomach. Do not eat at least three hours before bedtime Dreams: how to understand our dreams . This drug causes dizziness and drowsiness, which is why it is recommended immediately after a sleep.

Women who undergo hormone replacement therapy in any form, should be regularly examined by a gynecologist.

Risks reception utrogestan

Before starting treatment, it is important to understand all the risks involved. One of the biggest of its dangers is that the patients during hormone replacement therapy significantly increases the risk of breast cancer. You must carefully consider the benefit of therapy and its risks before starting to receive hormonal medication. Throughout the course of treatment need regular mammograms and consult your doctor when it detects any changes in the structure of the breast.

In addition, women who undergo hormone replacement therapy slightly increases the risk of stroke and blood clots in the veins. The likelihood of these diseases is even higher in patients with risk factors such as family history of stroke, smoking, obesity, certain blood diseases. If the doctor decides that you undergo therapy to be too risky, do not insist - it really is not as harmless as we would like patients.

The risk of blood clots in the veins (thromboembolic events) may temporarily increase after injury, surgery and long periods spent without movement (including travel on the bus or on the plane lasting more than five hours). Most doctors advise to stop taking estrogen and utrogestan before elective surgery (usually 4-6 weeks), especially if the operation is carried out on the abdominal or lower limbs). If you will be a long journey, talk to your doctor in advance whether to continue therapy during this period.