Why is leucorrhea yellow?

Yellow leucorrhea may be related to gynecological diseases such as vaginitis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease, or may be caused by physiological factors. Abnormal color of leucorrhea is usually caused by bacterial infection, trichomoniasis infection, hormonal changes, foreign body stimulation, chronic inflammation, etc. It can be improved by maintaining cleanliness, drug treatment, adjusting living habits, regular examinations, and traditional Chinese medicine conditioning.

1. Bacterial infection

Bacterial vaginosis may cause vaginal discharge that is yellow or off-white and has a fishy odor. Common pathogenic bacteria are Gardnerella and anaerobic bacteria. Patients may experience vulvar itching or burning. For treatment, you can use metronidazole vaginal effervescent tablets, clindamycin phosphate vaginal cream, tinidazole suppositories and other drugs as directed by your doctor. Avoid over-washing your vagina and choose cotton underwear to help reduce irritation.

2. Trichomonas infection

Trichomonas vaginitis can cause yellow-green foamy leucorrhea, accompanied by obvious odor and itching. Trichomonas is spread through sexual contact and requires treatment by both partners. Commonly used drugs include metronidazole tablets, tinidazole tablets, ornidazole capsules and other oral preparations. During treatment, sexual intercourse should be avoided and personal hygiene products should be disinfected.

3. Hormone changes

Increased estrogen levels during ovulation or pregnancy may lead to an increase in the amount of leucorrhea and a yellowish color, which is a physiological change. There is usually no smell or discomfort associated with this condition. It is recommended to choose breathable underwear to avoid long-term stuffiness when using pads. If it is accompanied by itching or pain, you need to seek medical treatment to rule out pathological factors.

4. Foreign body stimulation

Long-term use of tampons, condoms or vaginal douching may disrupt the balance of the microenvironment and cause the color of the vaginal discharge to change. Some patients who are allergic to lotion ingredients may also develop yellow discharge. You should stop using irritating products and wash with warm water instead. In severe cases, you can use loratadine tablets as directed by your doctor to relieve allergic symptoms.

5. Chronic inflammation

Patients with chronic cervicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease may have persistent yellow purulent leucorrhea accompanied by falling pain in the lower abdomen. Recurrent inflammation is associated with low immunity. Treatment requires the use of antibiotics such as azithromycin dispersible tablets and levofloxacin tablets as directed by the doctor, combined with Chinese patent medicines such as Fuke Qianjin Tablets. Bed rest is required in the acute stage.

Daily care should be taken to keep the perineum clean and dry, and avoid wearing tight pants or chemical fiber underwear. In terms of diet, reduce the intake of spicy foods and supplement yogurt containing lactobacilli in an appropriate amount. When the color change of leucorrhea lasts for more than 3 days, or is accompanied by symptoms such as odor, itching, pain, etc., it is recommended to seek medical attention in time for routine leucorrhea examination. Avoid bathing and sex during menstruation, and change sanitary napkins regularly. Women over 40 years old are recommended to have annual gynecological examinations, including cervical cancer screening.