Every woman should take care of her health. The body makes it possible to understand about various pathologies with certain symptoms. You need to be careful about such manifestations. One of the signs of women's health is discharge that meets recognized norms. Deviations can indicate the presence of various ailments. What abundant discharge may mean will be discussed in detail below.
General information
Abundant discharge in women can both be quite normal, and testify to the development of pathology. To make a correct conclusion, you need to consider a similar topic in more detail. Every representative of the fair sex from the time of puberty to the cessation of menstruation (menopause) has vaginal discharge. This is a natural process.
The composition, abundance and appearance of such masses can vary significantly depending on the general condition of the body, as well as the phase of the menstrual cycle. This process is influenced by both internal and external factors.
The secretions contain mucus. It is formed by the glands of the cervix. This mucus contains cells of the skin of the vagina, as well as the cervical canal. The secretions also contain bacteria that form microflora. Mostly they include lactobacilli. A small amount of opportunistic microorganisms may also be contained in the mucus:
- fungi;
- staphylococci;
- streptococci;
- enterobacteria;
- gardnerella.
They should be present in small quantities. Such a composition has normal discharge. They help the vagina clear itself of dead epithelial cells, remove mucus from the cervix, and various bacteria. Also, the discharge may contain menstrual masses that are rejected from the inner surfaces of the uterus.
The number of such masses may be different. It changes in every phase of the menstrual cycle. Excessive, odorless white discharge, for example, may be the norm in certain circumstances. However, a woman may notice that at some point the discharge changed its structure. Their number may also vary. This can be troubling. To be sure of your health, you need to undergo an annual examination in a antenatal clinic. It is recommended that you review what excretions are permissible and should not cause concern.
Norm
Abundant discharge in women can appear only after the stage of puberty is completed. In girls, normally no masses are released from the vagina. This is due to the characteristics of the hormonal background, as well as the structure of the genital organs. For the first time, small discharge may appear in a child about a year before the first menstruation begins. Their structure is a little mucous, transparent. White shade may be present. In this case, the discharge should not have a smell.
When the menstrual cycle becomes regular, the discharge should change in accordance with the phase of the cycle. After the next menstruation, they should be scarce. The color is usually transparent. Consistency is homogeneous. In the middle of the cycle, the time for ovulation comes. During this period, abundant discharge can be observed. They are transparent and viscous, like egg white. Such secretions are necessary to create suitable conditions for spermatozoa that are sent to the egg to fertilize it.
When the ovulation period ends, the discharge becomes thick and white. They are odorless. Abundance is markedly reduced. This feature of the discharge persists until menopause.
Normal discharge can not cause discomfort. They cannot be accompanied by itching, burning, or an unpleasant odor. Therefore, with the appearance of some characteristic changes, you need to contact a gynecologist. There are also a number of pathological and natural causes that can affect the abundance and nature of the discharge.
The onset of sexual activity, the use of hormonal contraceptives, the period of pregnancy and lactation, as well as the use of means for intimate hygiene, especially affect this.
Natural causes of change
Transparent, plentiful, odorless and itchy discharge can appear in women of childbearing age in the middle of the menstrual cycle. They can be very plentiful. During this period, it is recommended to change daily gaskets more often. This is quite natural and should not cause concern. This situation lasts literally 3-5 days. After this, the activity of the glands decreases.
During ovulation, a woman may feel slight pulling pains in the lower abdomen or in one side. This is quite normal, but requires a review of your lifestyle. In girls who play sports, eat right, have enough rest, there are no such symptoms. If the body is weakened, ovulation can be somewhat painful. If the discharge during this period does not change the smell, do not have additional inclusions, do not change color, this should not cause concern.
The amount of discharge increases with the onset of pregnancy. However, you need to confirm this with the help of a test, as well as donating blood for analysis. If the woman is really pregnant, a change in the abundance of discharge is the norm.
During this period, the body is actively rebuilding, trying to protect the baby from adverse environmental factors. With excretions, various pathogens are excreted from the body. A mucous plug is also formed. She will close the entrance to the uterus during the entire period of gestation. Therefore, abundant discharge during pregnancy is considered normal. They are odorless. The consistency is watery and uniform, and the color is white or transparent.
If the color of the mucus has changed, it has become heterogeneous, and there are also unpleasant sensations, you need to pass an analysis to a gynecologist. During pregnancy, immunity decreases. This provokes the development of thrush. It is necessary to undergo an examination as soon as possible and begin treatment.
Pathology
Abundant white discharge, if the woman is not pregnant, as well as mucus of yellow, greenish, brownish or bloody color are the reason for going to the gynecologist. This is a pathology that is caused by various infections, fungi and viruses. Under the influence of various factors, the non-specific vaginal flora can begin to multiply actively. This leads to the appearance of various diseases.
It is worth considering that by themselves, copious discharge, which is not characteristic of the current phase of the cycle, indicates the development of diseases. These include:
- cervical erosion;
- salpingitis, adnexitis;
- endometritis, endocervicitis;
- colpitis;
- bacterial vaginosis;
- candidiasis;
- trichomoniasis;
- chlamydia
- gonorrhea;
- allergy to personal care products;
- neoplasms;
- other things.
In each case, there are certain symptoms that allow us to conclude that the presence of a particular pathogen of infection. Abundant discharge without itching, which appeared in the uncharacteristic phase of the cycle, can also be evidence of abnormalities in the body. The sooner the cause of this condition is identified, the faster and easier the treatment will be.
Often, diseases are asymptomatic in the body. Therefore, even in the absence of discomfort, it is necessary to periodically undergo a routine examination. This will exclude the development of hidden pathologies. If the discharge is abundant and causes discomfort, you need to pass a smear, a blood test. This will reveal the cause of the pathology.
Heavy transparent discharge
Abnormal discharge may indicate some pathologies of transparent color. If they did not appear during ovulation, and are also accompanied by some soreness in the lower abdomen, an unpleasant odor, cause irritation on the skin, this is a pathology. The cause may be inflammation or another pathological process in the body.
Most often, the cause of the appearance of such symptoms is a number of diseases, which only a gynecologist can accurately diagnose. One of these ailments can be endometritis. In this case, a lot of mucus is secreted from the vagina. It may have bloody spots. The smell of mucus is sharp, unpleasant.
Salpingoophoritis can also cause abundant secretion of transparent mucous masses. This is an inflammatory process in which there is a large number of transparent secretions. They also have an unpleasant odor.
Another cause of such disorders can be diseases of the cervix (erosion). In this case, bloody patches may be present in the mucous masses.
With dysbiosis, bacterial vaginosis, abundant watery discharge may also appear. After intercourse, pain appears. On the external surfaces of the genital organs, hyperemia is observed. The skin becomes red, swollen. Microcracks may even appear that cause burning and soreness. The smell of such secretions resembles rotten fish.
Green color
Excessive discharge and itching are a pathology. This indicates the presence of the disease. If the color of the mucus becomes greenish, this indicates the appearance of an inflammatory process or an infection, sexually transmitted infection. During these conditions, the body's white blood cells fight hostile microorganisms. In large quantities, they enter the vaginal mucus. For this reason, it takes on a greenish tint.
Such symptoms are characteristic of bacterial vaginosis. It is caused by both sexually transmitted infections, and stress, reduced immunity. During pregnancy, such discharge also appears quite often. This condition requires treatment.
Greenish discharge appears with trichomoniasis. In this case, other symptoms may be absent altogether. Therefore, with the appearance of uncharacteristic discharge, you need to pass a special analysis. Otherwise, the disease will become chronic and will cause a lot of trouble up to infertility and other serious disorders.
If the discharge acquires a yellowish-green tint, this indicates the development of the inflammatory process. Perhaps the girl was frozen, for a long time was in a draft. Various microorganisms can also cause similar manifestations. This condition is not the norm. Self-medication in this case will lead to sad consequences.
When choosing a treatment regimen, the doctor should constantly monitor the patient's condition. If there are no improvements, you will need to change the list of drugs. The body of each person is individual. Therefore, in each case, they approach the solution of the problem taking into account the mass of related nuances.
Yellow tint
Abundant, odorless discharge, as well as mucous masses that smell bad, can be yellow. This is also a pathology. However, in some cases, even such a color may be the norm. The hue may be yellowish, but mild. Moreover, the amount of discharge is small. The trace should not be more than a five-copeck coin. Most often, such manifestations are observed in the second part of the menstrual cycle. The discharge in this case is not only not plentiful, but also does not have clots. Their structure is watery. If the yellow discharge became abundant, this indicates the development of the disease.
Often this situation is observed after childbirth. During this period, the body is weakened. If heavy yellow discharge does not cause discomfort, this is the norm for this period. Such manifestations are observed up to 8 weeks after birth. If there is a burning sensation, a change in the consistency of the discharge, you need to contact a gynecologist. Perhaps, against the background of reduced immunity, some kind of infection develops.
Purulent yellow discharge may indicate the development of various inflammatory diseases. It can be adnexitis, salpingitis. If this condition is supplemented by burning, itching and soreness during intercourse, this indicates the development of vaginitis. Mucous tissues become inflamed.
Sexually transmitted diseases (trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia) are often accompanied by yellow or greenish-yellow discharge. This indicates the presence of an inflammatory process. If at the same time there is a smell of rotten fish, this once again confirms the presence of pathology.
Whites
Abundant discharge of white color can be observed before and after menstruation. It is also a characteristic condition during pregnancy. Such secretions are called whites. These are quite normal manifestations. However, you need to worry if the structure of such secretions has become heterogeneous, itching, discomfort have appeared. This indicates the development of some pathologies.
Abundant white discharge and lumpy structure indicate the development of thrush. This is a very common disease. In this case, the microflora of the vagina changes. Non-specific fungi of the genus Candida begin to prevail in it. They displace beneficial lactobacilli, actively multiplying and filling up the entire space. Fungal colonies look like milk flakes.
Cheesy discharge causes itching, burning. The skin becomes red and inflamed. About sexual contacts is out of the question. This causes severe pain. The sooner the girl turns to the antenatal clinic, the faster and easier the healing process will go.
Also, such manifestations may indicate the development of vaginitis, adnexitis, colpitis. The prolapse of the walls of the vagina is also manifested by similar symptoms. Abundant white discharge may appear with prolonged use of hormonal contraceptives. Violation of the structure of the microflora of the vagina is manifested by the appearance of copious white watery discharge.
Bloody issues
Abundant discharge with impurities of blood, brown or red, indicates serious pathologies. Sometimes small discharge of such shades accompany the onset of menstruation. This is normal. If these symptoms appear in other phases of the cycle, you must urgently go to the hospital.
Similar manifestations indicate the development of cervical erosion, endometritis. However, often such manifestations indicate the development of a neoplasm. It can be a cyst, sarcoma, adenomyosis, polyps or cancer. Therefore, delay in this matter can be expensive.
If a woman has a delay in menstruation and such discharge appears, you need to pass a pregnancy test. If it is confirmed, you need to immediately go to the gynecologist. Spotting at any stage of pregnancy indicates a threat of miscarriage. Timely treatment in most cases allows you to save the fetus.
The presence of odor
The presence of an unpleasant odor always indicates the development of pathology. It is provoked by bacteria that live in the vagina and provoke various diseases. It is considered normal if there is no smell at all. It may be a little sour. This is also the norm. With the smell of rotten fish, sour-milk products, as well as other unpleasant manifestations are not the norm. This is a sign of inflammation, infection, or sexually transmitted disease. The list of diseases in which the discharge becomes abundant and has an unpleasant odor is huge.
Knowing in which cases abundant discharge is the norm or pathology, a woman can take timely action. Treatment in this case will be full and effective. Chronic, neglected ailments are much more difficult to treat.