Women's health is a sensitive issue. Many women try to solve the problem of yellow discharge on their own, without going to the doctor. This contributes a large number of available information on the Internet and in women's forums. But, alas, not all information is reliable, and it is critically difficult to perceive what is read when it comes to the most precious thing - health.

One of the questions that a gynecologist often faces is: "What to do with yellow discharge." We will try to debunk the most common misconceptions in this matter and explain what to do if a woman has yellow discharge.

Myth one. A healthy woman does not have discharge.

Nature has endowed a woman with an excellent defense mechanism for her main reproductive organ - cervical mucus. Cervical mucus forms a kind of plug on the way from the vagina to the uterus, and prevents pathogenic microorganisms from getting inside. This mucus makes up most of the vaginal discharge. Moreover, its quantity and appearance largely depends on the day of the cycle. For example, in its first half, from the end of menstruation to the onset of ovulation, cervical mucus gradually becomes liquid under the influence of hormones. A woman can observe a transparent stretching discharge that looks like egg white. After ovulation, the amount of discharge decreases, they become creamy and almost do not appear.

In addition to cervical mucus, the cervical canal and vagina work to create secretions: it secretes a secret, clearing itself of bacteria and dead cells. These processes help maintain a woman's health and renew her reproductive system.

Therefore, it is impossible to say that the presence of secretions is abnormal. It is much more correct to talk about a healthy amount of discharge, the presence or absence of odor or foreign matter (for example, bloody) 1 .

Myth two. Yellow discharge is a sign of a sexually transmitted infection.

We already have a rough idea of ​​what healthy secretions should look like, why they change during the cycle, what they consist of. But where does the yellow discharge come from?

A yellowish, odorless discharge and itching may be a normal variant. The color of the discharge can range from clear or white to cream and pale yellow. At the same time, healthy secretions will not cause discomfort in the form of burning or itching, do not stain linen and do not appear in an amount of more than 5 ml per day (this is the volume of 1 teaspoon). Normally, such yellow discharge is odorless, or has a slight sour smell, which indicates the action of protective lactic acid bacteria - normal representatives of microflora 2.

In most cases, diseases are caused by microorganisms - bacteria that are normally either present in the body in very small quantities, or absent altogether. Under certain conditions (decreased immunity, other diseases, a decrease in the barrier and protective function of the vagina), they begin to multiply intensively and cause inflammation. Often, against the background of a bacterial disease or due to a decrease in immunity, a fungal infection also appears, which women know by the name "thrush" and candidiasis.

Yellow discharge in a woman may be accompanied by:

• Discomfort, burning sensation or itching.
• Redness and inflammation of the external genitalia.
• Discharge in women of a yellowish color with an odor is associated with the activity of pathogenic microflora (the smell is putrid or fishy).
• If this is a fungal infection, then often there are "curdled" discharge with a pronounced sour smell.
• In inflammatory diseases, they can be not only yellow, but also greenish.

Specific symptoms depend on which microorganism is causing the problem. At the same time, it must be emphasized once again that inflammatory diseases are not always sexually transmitted infections. A banal decrease in immunity, hypothermia, improper hygiene, and even intestinal dysbacteriosis can cause the reproduction of bad bacteria. Only a doctor can accurately determine what caused the disease, and in accordance with the diagnosis, prescribe the correct treatment 3 .

Reason 3 - Allergy.

The manifestation of an allergy on the genitals is sometimes difficult to distinguish from an infection. The appearance of itching, redness and inflammation, dryness, odorless yellow discharge is sometimes caused by allergens, not bacteria. The most common cause is synthetic underwear, scented pads, laundry detergent, intimate hygiene products, shower gels, latex condoms, lubricants, vaginal suppositories and pills (including contraceptives) 3 .

Myth three. Yellow discharge can be cured with folk remedies or douching.

The tactics of treating yellow discharge, which are not included in the concept of the norm, will depend on the cause of the disease.

If the cause is inflammation or a sexual infection, the doctor, based on the results of examinations (smears, ultrasound, examination), prescribes the appropriate drugs.

If immunity and the natural microflora of the vagina are impaired, drugs are prescribed to restore protective functions.

If the cause is an allergy, but the allergen is not obvious, additional testing is sometimes required, such as allergy testing. Although most often a woman will simply be advised to exclude all possible irritants, and odorless yellow discharge will disappear by itself 3.

And in case of hormonal failures (this is especially true for women during menopause), the doctor often prescribes hormone replacement therapy 4 .

Obviously, home remedies - herbal baths, soda washing, douching - will only bring temporary relief, but will not eliminate the problem. Moreover, they can be harmful. For example, a soda solution dries the delicate mucous membrane and destroys beneficial bacteria, in the absence of which harmful bacteria begin to multiply. Douching can help to remove pathological secretions, but also wash out the beneficial microflora, and only contribute to increased inflammation.

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All women have discharge from the genitals. They do not bring any discomfort, have no smell, and are transparent, white or yellowish-white in appearance. If you notice yellow discharge in yourself, then this will not necessarily be the cause of any disease. We will try to help you figure it out.

Normal discharge is considered if:

• there is no smell;
• color white-yellow;
• a healthy woman usually releases 3-6 ml per day (but do not forget that the amount of fluid released is constantly changing during the month, this is all due to hormonal changes in the phases of the menstrual cycle);
• according to their consistency, they can be both liquid and thick;
• discharge is not accompanied by burning, itching.

But if you notice that the discharge is bright yellow, swelling of the external genital organs, which cause discomfort in the form of itching, burning, an unpleasant odor has appeared, then this is a reason to urgently contact a gynecologist.

Pathological yellow discharge

Discharge with an unpleasant odor, itching and burning

The causes of pathological discharge can be:

Adnexitis

Adnexitis is an inflammatory process that can take place in initial stage asymptomatic. In its course, adnexitis is unilateral and bilateral. The causes may be:

• general hypothermia of the body;
• STD infections;
• chronic diseases in the acute stage;
• abortion,

Features of discharge with adnexitis:

The discharge is mucopurulent. In the acute stage, the discharge is bright yellow and has an unpleasant odor.

Salpingitis

This is the same adnexitis. (see above)

Colpitis

Colpitis is an inflammatory process of the vaginal mucosa. Other names for this disease are vaginitis, vaginosis. There are several forms of colpitis: chronic, acute, subacute. The causes of the disease are:

• STD infections;
• improper intimate hygiene;
• chronic diseases;
• damage to the mucous membrane;
• obesity;
• diabetes;
• the use of antibiotics;
• stress.

Features of discharge during colpitis:

Allocations in this case are: yellow, liquid or foamy, may be mixed with pus. Such secretions cause itching and burning.

cervititis

Cervititis is an inflammation of the cervix. This disease mainly occurs in women who are sexually active. Many women may not be aware of this disease. Since its symptoms may be asymptomatic. The disease is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. For infection, staphylococci, mycoplasmas, etc. are enough, they are all transmitted through the blood, lymph.

Features of discharge with cervititis:

In this case, the discharge is mucous, cloudy, and may be mixed with pus.

Bacterial vaginitis

Bacterial vaginitis is a violation of the normal microflora of the vagina. It mainly occurs against the background of a decrease in immunity, inflammatory diseases, the use of an intrauterine device. The main reasons are considered:

• hormonal disbalance,
• taking antibiotics,
• frequent douching or washing,
• after childbirth,
• intestinal dysbiosis.

Features of discharge in bacterial vaginitis:

The discharge is profuse, with a pronounced specific odor. (smell of fish). There is itching, burning.

Cervical erosion

Cervical erosion is a violation of the integrity of the cervix. There are two types of erosion: true and false. Erosion is caused by:

• STD infections (if sexual relations began at an early age),
• genital trauma,
• violation of the menstrual cycle.

However, there are no symptoms of this disease. This disease is detected only when examined by a gynecologist on a gynecological chair using a gynecological mirror.

Features of discharge during uterine erosion:

They are far from being observed in all cases, since local pathological changes in its mucosa may not manifest themselves in any way. In various cases, there may be: red, pink or brown discharge, white discharge, yellow and green discharge.

STI

There may be diseases such as: trichomoniasis, chlamydia, etc.

Features of discharge with STIs:

Yellowish discharge with a sharp specific odor.

allergic reactions

Allergies can occur to tampons, pads, condoms, underwear, powder, and more.

Features of discharge during allergic reactions:

The discharge may be yellowish in color.

Yellow discharge, odorless

There are yellow discharges that have no smell and do not bring discomfort. They are similar in texture to mucus. Such discharges do not need to be treated. The reasons for these allocations are:

• before the arrival of menstruation;
• during pregnancy;
• after childbirth;
• hormonal changes (growing up, aging);
• usage hormonal drugs;
• stress.

During pregnancy

During pregnancy, the hormonal background of a woman changes dramatically. That is why there are discharges that a woman usually did not observe.

Up to 12 weeks of gestation, yellow, thick discharge that is odorless may appear.

At the same time, the woman does not have any itching or burning.

In the second half of pregnancy, the discharge may increase slightly in volume. These discharges also cannot bring any discomfort to a woman.

But if a pregnant woman noticed that there was a sharp unpleasant odor, the color turned bright yellow, then this is an occasion to urgently contact an obstetrician-gynecologist.

During the onset of menopause, the hormonal background changes dramatically. Therefore, a woman's discharge may be different until the body is completely rebuilt.

If a woman observes yellow, odorless discharge that does not bother the woman in any way (no itching, burning, irritation), then this is considered the norm.

These discharges can be during the usual onset of menstruation or after it. There may also be yellow discharge in the middle of the cycle.

But if you see yellow-green discharge that has a sharp unpleasant odor (most often rotten fish), pain, burning, then this is an occasion to urgently contact a gynecologist. The causes of such secretions can be both infectious diseases and inflammatory processes.

yellow discharge after sex

What does yellow discharge after sex indicate? They can say a lot, so you need to pay attention to the exact shade, consistency, volume and, of course, the smell. Light shade: more of a natural lubricant that mixes with male and female secretions. Dark, yellowish, foul-smelling discharge may be a sign of an infection. Consistency: viscous and thick, foamy. The secret of yellow color may indicate inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.

When should you see a gynecologist?

The discharge is yellow, mild in nature, odorless, having a uniform consistency and in which urination is not increased, there is no itching, there is no burning sensation, discharge that may increase before the onset of menstruation does not require treatment.

But, if the discharge has become cheesy, with a pungent odor, and if you feel even slight discomfort in the intimate area, then this is a reason to urgently contact a gynecologist.

In order to understand the cause of these discharges and make the correct diagnosis, it is necessary to take a smear.

Diagnosis and treatment

You can diagnose the cause of pathological discharge at an appointment with a gynecologist who will examine you in an armchair and. Based on the results of the smear, the doctor will recognize the cause and prescribe the necessary treatment.

Treatment is divided into topical tablets and tablets of general action. Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibiotics are prescribed. All this depends on the disease. Assign usually: Flucostat, Mikomax, Irunin, Pimafutsin and others.

Basically, with fungal or bacterial diseases, Polygynax is prescribed.

With vaginosis or to restore the normal microflora of the vagina, Lactagel is prescribed.

Douching or baths are also prescribed in the complex.

Assign funds to support and restore immunity.

How to prevent a recurrence of the disease? The Importance of Rehabilitation

Any disease is easier to prevent than to cure. Measures to prevent yellow discharge:

• proper intimate hygiene;
• healthy lifestyle;
• protected sexual intercourse;
• when taking antibiotics, there must be a prevention of vaginal dysbacteriosis.

During treatment, you should completely refrain from sexual activity. Take all prescribed drugs by a doctor, carry out all procedures. Lead a healthy lifestyle and eat a balanced diet.

After treatment, it is necessary to pass a second analysis (smear). And then, for two weeks, take vitamins and drugs to support immunity.

Both partners need to be treated. If you have a permanent sexual partner, then he should contact an andrologist for an analysis.

All this will help you to avoid recurrence (repetition) of the disease.

Treatment at home: folk methods

Do not forget that home treatment or ethnoscience gives the effect of additional treatment to the main one prescribed by the doctor.

Proper nutrition

Initially, what is needed is to restore proper balanced nutrition. It is worth eliminating completely from the diet:

• sesame,
• seeds,
• fried,
• acute,
• salty,
• fatty
• conservation.

The diet should include as many fresh fruits, vegetables (carrots, parsley, celery and more), berries, juices as possible.

intimate hygiene

Proper intimate hygiene is the key to the health of the genitals. for this it is necessary to properly care for the external genital organs. It is necessary to wash at least twice a day using intimate means.

Baths with the use of pine needles or pine extract

To do this, you need to collect 3 liters of water and add 150 ml of pine or pine needle extract to it. Boil the resulting solution for 40 minutes, cool. This type of bath is used at bedtime once a day, for a week.

Douching is carried out using:

blueberry leaf
To prepare, you need 1 tbsp of leaves in a glass of water. Boil all this for 15 minutes, strain and douche before going to bed.

St. John's wort
Preparation: 3 tbsp. hypericum, 2 l. water. Boil for 30 minutes, strain and douche 2-3 times a day.

Eucalyptus
Preparation: 2 tablespoons of leaves per half liter of water. Cook for 15-20 minutes. Douche 2 times a day.

Oak bark
Preparation: 1 tbsp. herbs per 1 liter. water, cook for 20 minutes. Douche 2-3 times a day.

Decoctions

You can also use decoctions for oral administration. Here is one of the recipes.

Immortal sandstone flowers. Preparation: 1 tbsp. l. flowers per 200 ml of water, all boiled for 10-15 minutes. Then you need to insist for 30 minutes. Take 50 ml before meals - once a day.

yellow discharge in women

Yellow discharge from the vagina in women is an alarming symptom that accompanies a number of serious diseases.

When else can there be yellow secretion

The girl has yellow discharge on her underpants may be due to poor hygiene. The fact is that urine contains coloring pigments, and if a few drops fall on underwear after urination, a yellow stripe will remain.

If the discharge comes from the vagina, a consultation with a pediatric gynecologist is necessary. This may be a sign of inflammation (which one will be clear after the examination) or a consequence of a foreign object in the vagina.

Bright yellow vaginal discharge may occur after using certain medications, such as sea buckthorn oil suppositories.

Yellowish discharge may be against the background of cervical erosion or after its treatment. If after 3-4 weeks the condition after cauterization does not normalize, a second consultation with a gynecologist is necessary.
What examinations should a woman undergo if she has vaginal discharge:

Physical examination by a gynecologist;
vaginal smear for microflora;
PCR diagnostics for STIs;
Ultrasound of the pelvic organs.
colposcopy etc.

Additional examinations are possible according to indications.

Treatment

Before starting therapy, it is necessary to establish the cause that led to the pathological process.

STIs are treated with antibiotics based on sensitivity. In the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, it is considered important to restore the normal biocenosis of the vagina, using local therapy, probiotics and prebiotics, multivitamins, etc. The treatment regimen for cervicitis also depends on the factor that triggered the inflammation.

Endometritis after childbirth requires the elimination of a provocative cause (for example, a left piece of the placenta) followed by antibacterial, anti-inflammatory therapy.
Gynecologists often prescribe Terzhinan for vaginal discharge.

It is a topical preparation containing a broad-spectrum antibiotic (neomycin), a hormone (prednisolone) and antimycotic components (nystatin and ternidazole).

Important! When using vaginal tablets as the only remedy without examination, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and other infections can go into a latent form.

Indications for use:

bacterial vaginosis;
thrush;
trichomonas infection;
as a preventive measure before medical gynecological interventions;
before childbirth.

During the first trimester of pregnancy, the use of Terzhinan is prohibited.

Release form: tablets for insertion into the vagina.

The multiplicity and duration are determined individually.

A feature of the female body is the ability to produce mucus to moisturize and cleanse the vagina. This process is considered by modern medicine as a natural and extremely necessary phenomenon, since due to the released masses, dead cells, menstrual blood, mucus and various bacteria are removed from the body. , formed in women, consist of mucus, as well as liquid (it penetrates from the vessels). Not too abundant discharge, yellow and odorless, does not cause any discomfort or pain in the female audience, and disappear on its own after 2-3 days.

Causes of odorless yellowish masses that stand out

Modern medicine knows such causes of odorless yellow discharge in women:

1. In the body of women, natural age-related changes occur, in which there is a violation hormonal background and yellowish discharge, odorless and itchy.
2. Before critical days, copious, odorless yellow discharges form.
3. and throw out.
4. Yellow discharge in odorless women is observed before the onset of labor or after its completion. In some expectant mothers during pregnancy, yellow mucous masses appear at different times.
5. Discharges like snot, yellow, odorless, are observed in the female audience, actively using hormone-containing contraceptives.
6. Without itching, smell and burning, yellowish discharge accompanies the ladies of Balzac age in the menopause.
7. Girls who actively use various hygiene products, condoms during sex, tampons or pads suffer from such unpleasant symptoms. This problem is also faced by the female audience using synthetic underwear.
8. People experience stressful situations in different ways. In most girls, the psycho-emotional background suffers greatly, and with such a pathologically altered state, the body can give any reaction, both allergic and in the form of mucous masses.

Yellowish, odorless discharge before critical days

Before the start of the monthly menstrual cycle, estrogen begins to be actively produced in the female body, which causes:

• mood swings;
• discharge before menstruation yellowish, odorless;
• weakness;
• dizziness;
• fatigue, etc.

The female audience needs to know that if they do not have a delay in menstruation, yellow, odorless discharge may appear 1-2 weeks before the start of planned menstruation. It should be noted that they should not contain any clots or whitish streaks. Women should not have a burning sensation and itching, pain, unpleasant odor.

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Such processes can also provoke pathologically dangerous conditions:

• hormonal disruptions;
• erosion, fibroids;
• neoplasms and cysts;
• allergies;
• inflammation;
• tolpit, etc.

If formed, then the female audience should contact medical institutions for advice. A change in the shade of the flowing masses may indicate the formation of pathologically dangerous conditions in the reproductive system.

Yellowish tinge of discharge after critical days

Yellow discharge after menstruation, odorless can be considered as a symptom various diseases, which make themselves felt against the background of a weakened body. Also, yellowish mucous masses are formed for many reasons not related to progressive pathological processes.

During this period, particles of the vaginal microflora continue to leave the female body, which give a characteristic yellowish tint to the mucous masses. In such a situation, the female audience does not need to panic, as modern medicine considers what is happening as a natural phenomenon. The following symptoms should be of concern:

• a feeling of intense burning;
• pain, whose location is ;
• severe itching;
• cramps formed during sexual contact;
• pain radiating to the lumbar region, etc.

In such a situation, it is urgent to visit a gynecologist who will conduct a series of diagnostic measures and identify the cause of discomfort. After that, a narrow-profile specialist will develop an individual drug therapy regimen for the patient, after which unpleasant symptoms will disappear.

Yellow curdled discharge

If a girl has formed an odorless, yellowish color, then she does not need to try to eliminate them on her own, as serious complications can arise. The best solution in such a situation would be to contact a medical institution for a consultation, where experts will explain why women form odorless yellow discharge, and in which cases they are not a sign of an infectious lesion of the reproductive organs.

The cause of curd discharge (odorless curdled yellow masses) is most often an infection (specific, purulent). Yellow, odorless discharges with a curdled structure begin to stand out, with the progression of such infections (urogenital):

1. formation of trichomoniasis. In this pathologically dangerous condition, the female audience has an abundant withdrawal of vaginal masses, which have a dense structure. The infection affects the reproductive system and, with untimely drug therapy, a pathologically dangerous condition can go into a chronic phase. The reason for the development of such a pathologically dangerous condition is a pathogenic microorganism that penetrates the reproductive organs most often through sexual contact. But, scientists who have been studying this infectious pathology for many years have proved that pathogenic microflora can affect people through everyday contacts. In this category of patients, the resulting masses have a yellowish-greenish tint, and over time acquire a foamy structure. Patients complain of severe itching, burning sensation, irritation of the mucous membranes of the genital organs.
2. progression of gonorrhea. With the primary manifestation of this pathologically dangerous condition, patients may experience an exit from the vagina of cheesy masses that have a yellowish tint. Quite quickly, they change their consistency to purulent, and a fetid odor emanates from them.
3. The formation of chlamydia. The cause of this infection (urogenital) is a pathogen called chlamydia. It penetrates the reproductive system during sexual contact, rarely infection occurs in a domestic way. In patients, curdled masses begin to flow from the cervical canal, which contain rather voluminous clots. In the absence of timely drug therapy in patients, a pathologically dangerous condition can spread to the urethra and even to the rectum.
4. Progression of ureaplasmosis. In patients, pathogenic bacteria are localized on the mucous membranes of the organs of the genitourinary system.

The female body produces secretions in order to cleanse and moisturize the vagina. This process is natural and necessary. Together with the secretions, various bacteria, dead cells, mucus and menstrual blood leave.

If the mucosa were dry, then the likelihood of developing vaginal infections increased many times over. Therefore, it is not the presence of secretions that should bother a woman, but their quantity, color, smell, structure.

Yellow, odorless discharge is normal

Yellow vaginal secretion consists of fluid leaking from the blood vessels and mucus draining from the cervix and body. Such secretions do not smell of anything, do not cause discomfort and disappear in a couple of days.

When a woman notices their appearance, she should, as usual, keep her private parts clean. Then the yellow secretion will not cause problems and will not cause irritation of the vaginal mucosa and perineum.

Such allocations may occur because:

• the volume of mucus increases before menstruation, immediately before childbirth or after them;
• there are inevitable hormonal changes associated with age;
• contraceptives containing hormones are actively used;
• a woman has to endure various kinds of stressful situations.

The color of the discharge may turn yellow when a woman uses new hygiene products, pads or tampons, condoms. The reason is an allergy to the materials from which they are made. Similarly, the body can react to synthetic underwear.

Allocations with a yellow color appear with diseases of the mammary gland, as well as as a result of changes in the content of hormones in the blood.

Abundant yellow discharge with an unpleasant odor: causes

Some diseases are accompanied by profuse vaginal secretion of a yellowish tint with an unpleasant odor. Possible reasons for this unfortunate phenomenon are as follows:

• Vaginosis- the disease is infectious, but not of an inflammatory nature. The lactoflora of the vagina, which protects the internal genital organs, is reduced or completely absent. It is gradually replaced by polymicrobial associations of pathogens. Bacteria multiply freely, fill the vagina and contribute to the appearance of yellow discharge with the smell of fish or onions.

  This bacterial disease is especially dangerous for women who are carrying a baby. It can easily provoke premature birth or miscarriage, even in the later stages. Pathogenic microorganisms from the vagina easily move into the uterus and cause endometritis - inflammation of the mucosa. The uterus is especially defenseless after childbirth.

• Colpitis. This disease is infectious and inflammatory in nature and also affects the vaginal mucosa. Its causative agent is a conditionally pathogenic microflora: staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus, fungi from the genus Candida, Escherichia coli, Proteus.

  The disease is more typical for women of childbearing age, but can also occur in children and in respectable years.

  With colpitis, the discharge is frothy, yellow and greenish, with an unpleasant odor. In addition, the labia and vaginal mucosa swell, there is a burning sensation in the perineum.

• Inflammation of the ovaries(adnexitis) and fallopian tubes(salpingitis). Diseases most often develop in pairs and rarely go singly. In the acute form of the disease, the discharge is abundant and thick. The chronic form is characterized by a meager amount of yellow secretion, pain during sex, and frequent urge to urinate. Such inflammatory processes can most often develop after a difficult birth or artificial termination of pregnancy. Ailments require serious treatment, as they increase the likelihood of infertility.

Yellow thick discharge

The discharge becomes thick in consistency mainly due to the presence of a specific purulent infection. A direct correlation has been established between the quantity and density of the vaginal secretion and the duration of the disease. The longer the inflammatory process lasts, the thicker the discharge. This applies to the following urogenital infections:

• Trichomoniasis. Abundant and thick discharge is observed during its development more often than with other diseases. The disease affects the genitourinary system. The reason for its appearance is Trichomonas vaginalis, a unicellular pathogen.

  Trichomoniasis causes the discharge to become yellow-green and frothy. There is an unpleasant smell, but it is moderate. The woman suffers from burning, intense itching and irritation of the genitals.

• Gonorrhea- anthropogenic venereal infection. At the beginning of the disease, the discharge may also be yellow, with a mild odor. But they quickly become purulent and fetid.
• Chlamydia. The causative agent of the disease is chlamydia. Discharges flow from the cervical canal, they are plentiful and contain clots. The disease can spread to the rectum and urethra.
• Ureaplasmosis- an infection that is transmitted by the smallest bacteria that live on the mucous membranes of the urinary tract and genital organs.

Thick vaginal discharge can disturb a woman after an abortion. This happens within two or three months. It is important to monitor the change in color and consistency of the vaginal secretion in order to prevent the development of the inflammatory process.

You should be wary when blood clots begin to appear in the yellowish discharge. Then the vaginal secret becomes brown, its smell becomes especially unpleasant. Similar symptoms can signal the development of a tumor in the genitals.

It is impossible to determine the disease or its presence by the color of the discharge. We can only assume that something in the body is not working quite normally. Therefore, noticing that the discharge began to increasingly acquire a yellow color, have an unpleasant odor, you just need to go to an appointment with a gynecologist.

When should you see a gynecologist?

An unscheduled appointment with a doctor is necessary when a woman has:

• disturbed menstrual cycle;
• diseases of the mammary glands were found. They are often associated with hormonal disruptions and therefore do not bypass other genital organs;
• during sexual intercourse and after it there is pain in the perineum;
• painful sensations in the lower abdomen and lower back;
• burning and itching occurs in the external genitalia.

In a healthy woman, the color of vaginal discharge should not have a noticeable, intense color.

Diagnosis and treatment of the disease

The gynecologist examines the patient and takes material from the vagina for laboratory research on the flora and the content of pathogens. Also appointed:

• tests for the presence of latent infections;
• STD tests;
• ultrasound procedure.

Most diseases can be treated without leaving your home, but only by following the recommendations of a gynecologist.

He attributes drug therapy and special gynecological procedures. A variety of vaginal suppositories, creams are used to help restore the balance of microflora and remove the infection.

Medicines are prescribed in the form of tablets and capsules, which are necessary to raise immunity and eliminate the source of inflammation.

As a rule, surgical intervention does not reach.

If genital infections are detected in a woman, her partner must also undergo treatment.

When heavy discharge causes concern during menopause, the doctor may prescribe replacement therapy, which will correct the hormonal background. This will help to normalize the condition of the vagina and internal genital organs.

Prevention

The periodic appearance of yellow discharge and the absence of unpleasant symptoms hardly needs treatment. But with a preventive purpose, you need to take care of your body:

• tirelessly monitoring its cleanliness;
• putting on loose underwear made of natural fabric;
• taking a bath instead of a shower;
• using pads more often than tampons;
• using high-quality hygiene products;
• without using perfumes for skin treatment in intimate places;
• being careful in relationships with sexual partners;
• taking antibiotics, following only the recommendations of the doctor.

It is useful to rinse the external genitalia in cool water. You can sit in it for a quarter of an hour.

Warm baths with coniferous extract will not interfere either. To prepare it, it is necessary to boil 150 grams of dry pine needles in three liters of water (forty minutes over low heat). Before pouring the extract into the bath, it should be filtered through several layers of gauze.

It is useful to drink three times a day a dessert spoonful of nettle juice. This is especially true when the discharge is abundant and thick.

Nutrition is also important. It needs to be slightly adjusted:

• fall out of love with fatty foods, canned food, seeds;
• the diet should include blueberries, viburnum berries and strawberries;
• it’s nice to stock up on barberry in the summer;
• prepare juices from carrots with herbs: celery, spinach, parsley, sorrel;
• Add lemon slices to plain water.

If you experience the slightest pain, itching or burning, you should go for a consultation with a gynecologist. Self-medication is unlikely to help here. Infections and inflammation in the genital organs without proper therapy become chronic. Ailments can cause infertility, miscarriages, premature birth, ectopic pregnancy. Malignant neoplasms are also excluded.

Having started the disease at an early stage, most likely, it will take years to restore health.