What should I do if my leucorrhea has an abnormal smell?

Abnormal and smelly leucorrhea can be improved by adjusting living habits, keeping the perineum clean, using drugs, physical therapy, and surgical treatment. Abnormal leucorrhea with odor may be related to vaginitis, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, endocrine disorders, bad hygiene habits and other factors.

1. Adjust living habits

Avoid wearing tight-fitting chemical fiber underwear and choose pure cotton and breathable materials. Reduce the intake of spicy foods and increase the intake of probiotic-containing foods such as yogurt. Drink more than 1500 ml of water every day and avoid sitting for more than 2 hours. Regular work and rest can help regulate endocrine function.

2. Keep the perineum clean

Wash your vulva with warm water 1-2 times a day and avoid using alkaline lotions. Wipe from front to back after using the toilet, and replace sanitary napkins promptly during menstruation. Avoid bathing in tubs and public baths, and pay attention to cleanliness before and after sex. Do not use vaginal douching equipment casually.

3. Use drugs

Metronidazole vaginal effervescent tablets can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis. Clotrimazole vaginal tablets are suitable for vulvovaginal candidiasis. Trichomonas vaginitis requires oral tinidazole tablets. Cervicitis can be used in conjunction with Baofukang suppository. For pelvic inflammatory disease, you need to take levofloxacin capsules as directed by your doctor.

4. Physical therapy

Chronic cervicitis can be treated with laser or cryotherapy. Pelvic adhesions can be treated with ultrashort wave physiotherapy. Intractable vulvar itching is suitable for red light irradiation. Sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment and will be reviewed regularly after treatment. Physical therapy needs to be performed in a professional medical facility.

5. Surgical treatment

Cervical polyps or cysts require hysteroscopic resection. Severe pelvic abscesses may require laparoscopic drainage. Endometriosis combined with adhesions requires surgical separation. Postoperative infection prevention and regular follow-up examinations are required. Surgical treatment is suitable for patients with organic lesions.

It is recommended to wear loose-fitting cotton underwear and change it daily, and avoid using panty liners for more than 4 hours. Pay attention to supplementing the diet with B vitamins and high-quality protein, and limit the intake of high-sugar foods. Properly perform Kegel exercises to enhance pelvic floor muscle function. If symptoms last for more than 1 week or are accompanied by abdominal pain and fever, you need to seek medical treatment promptly to avoid self-medication and delaying the condition. Regular gynecological examinations can help detect lesions early.