Vaginal discharge, different from the norm, their smell and the presence or absence of pain are the main primary symptoms of certain diseases in women. Each of the diseases has its own symptomatology and on it, as well as additional analyzes the doctor makes the final diagnosis and prescribes treatment. In this article, we'll talk about what yellow selections can mean and why they appear. At the same time, we note at once that it is dangerous to independently diagnose and be treated without referring to a doctor. This can only aggravate the state of health and lead to disastrous consequences.
Vaginal discharge normal
Normally, vaginal discharge is meager, creamy or egg-like, transparent or white. They do not have an unpleasant odor and do not irritate the skin around the labia. At certain periods of the cycle and at the time of sexual arousal, the amount of secretions increases.
The norm is also considered abundant discharge of white, sometimes with a yellow tint after unprotected intercourse.
Yellow discharge from the vagina
Yellow discharge, most often a sign of bacterial infection in the vagina or womb of a woman. Yellow color is given to leukocytes, the number of which sharply increases in the presence of purulent diseases, for example, with purulent cervicitis.
If, in the period between menstruation, a woman appears to have copious yellow discharge, sometimes with a greenish tinge, this may be a sign of an inflammatory process. For example, inflammation of the ovaries, inflammation in the fallopian tubes or bacterial infection in the acute stage in the woman's vagina. Inflammations, in addition to secretions, are usually accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen and lower back.
In diseases that are sexually transmitted, for example, trichomoniasis, secretions in addition to the yellow color acquire a foamy structure. Also, the accompanying diseases of this type is itching and the presence of a sharp, unpleasant odor.
Candidiasis, or thrush, can be accompanied by yellow secretions, while they cheesy structure, cause itching and have an unpleasant sour smell.
If the yellow discharge appeared several days after unprotected intercourse, it is worthwhile to see a doctor, possibly developing a bacterial infection or a sexually transmitted disease.
Yellow discharge before and after
A few days before the start of the monthly discharge from the vagina can change their color. The increase in secretions and the presence of a yellow shade is considered the norm in case the excretions themselves do not cause discomfort and have a usual odor.
Also, before the monthly excretions can be yellow-brown. What is said about the presence in them of impurities of blood, oxidized and destroyed about the vagina.
To the norm during the day - two before and after the menstrual periods are yellow-pink discharge. They also contain blood in a small
In cases where discharge causes discomfort, causing itching, redness, irritation, and have an unpleasant smell, you should consult a specialist. If the secretions appear more than two days before menstruation or go more than two days after it ends, you also need to see a gynecologist.
Diagnostics
When observing the above symptoms, which are not normal for 4 to 5 days, you should consult a doctor to examine and take tests for a bacterial infection. Compulsory procedure is the delivery of a smear. In addition, a gynecologist can prescribe calposcopy, ultrasound examination, a blood test, and the like.