Vaginal discharge is not always a sign of disease or infection. In many cases, it can be physiological (normal). Normal discharge should not exceed 2 ml per day, should be colorless or milky, have a mucous consistency, and no unpleasant odor. It should not be accompanied by itching or burning.
Discharge that has an unusual color or strong smell is a sign of a gynecological condition and requires timely treatment. While abnormal discharge may sometimes resolve on its own, this does not mean that the underlying issue has been cured.
Suspicious symptoms include:
- Burning sensation
- Itching
- Cottage cheese-like (curdled) discharge
- Excessive discharge
- Strong vaginal odor
- Unusual color of the discharge
- Sores
- Rash around the vagina
- Pain during urination
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Bloody discharge (not related to menstruation)
Although vaginal discharge is not always indicative of an illness, any abnormal discharge — whether bloody, curdled, or foul-smelling — can be a sign of potential gynecological problems and must be addressed promptly. It should never be accompanied by itching or burning.
Infections that may cause abnormal discharge include:
- Candidiasis (yeast infection)
- Trichomoniasis
- Gonorrhea
- Chlamydia
- Others
These infections are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, though sometimes even simple skin-to-skin contact of the genital area may be sufficient for transmission.
Abnormal discharge is also often observed in acute endometritis, an inflammation of the uterine lining. The condition can develop due to complicated abortions, complicated childbirth, diagnostic uterine curettage, hysterosalpingography (X-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes), and intrauterine procedures. The use of intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) is considered a predisposing factor for endometritis. In endometritis, both the functional and basal layers of the uterine lining are affected.
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