Discharge in women is a completely normal and natural phenomenon. The vagina, the cervix emit a special mucus, the main purpose of which is to prevent harmful viruses and microbes from entering the female reproductive tract. Under the action of gravity, excess mucus is removed from the body.

If the female genital system is in order, then this discharge:

It should be remembered that in some situations, the discharge becomes much larger than usual.  For example, in the middle of the menstrual cycle, with breastfeeding  and even under stress. During pregnancy, and especially towards its end, the secreted secretion becomes more fluid, which is explained by the action of female sex hormones.

If the discharge has acquired a yellowish, greenish or grayish tint, a unpleasant smell, lower abdominal pain, then we can talk about the inflammatory process in the pelvic organs. If itching and burning are added to everything else, then it is possible that the genitals are infected.

• yellow, "purulent" color of discharge;
• unpleasant smell;
• burning sensation in the region of the internal and external genital organs;
• intermenstrual bleeding;
• low-grade fever;
• lower abdominal pain;
• general weakness, fatigue.

If chlamydia is not treated, it can provoke others. dangerous diseases  - endometritis, salpingitis, encephalopathy. Generalized chlamydia will affect not only the female urogenital system, but also the digestive tract, heart, lungs, and liver. If the expectant mother has this disease, then in 40% of cases the child passing through the birth canal will also become infected with chlamydia.

Modern medicine can cure chlamydia in 2-3 weeks. The list of drugs shown for use includes antibiotics, antifungal drugs, immunomodulators, antimicrobial agents of local action. For successful treatment, a woman’s sexual partner should also take a course of medication.

Gonorrhea, - venereal disease, - there is also abundant discharge of pus. Gonorrhea causes gonorrhea, which, penetrating into the urogenital, causes inflammation of its mucous membranes. Signs of gonorrhea do not appear immediately. Usually, incubation period  lasts up to 10 days, but it can be much longer, if the woman has strong immunity, or for some reason she takes antibiotics.

In 70% of women, the disease at the initial stage remains unnoticed. Then there is a burning sensation and itching when urinating, and the urethra swells up, covered with small ulcers. After a couple of days, you can notice yellow-brown purulent discharge with a strong odor. The disease is dangerous for women because with time, not only the urinary tract can become inflamed, but also the cervix, uterus, ovaries, which, in turn, adversely affects reproductive function.

Gonorrhea treatment is carried out with antibiotics. At this time, sex is prohibited, alcohol intake.

Candidiasis(See article for details) is a fungal infection caused by a yeast-like fungus Candida. Normally, their insignificant amount is present in the mouth, vagina and colon, and in candidiasis, their active reproduction is observed, or the appearance of pathogenic strains. Chronic infections, hormonal disruptions, pregnancy, tight underwear, endocrine system diseases, sexual contact with a partner with candidiasis can disrupt the vaginal microflora. Chronic candidiasis can cause endometritis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, infertility.

Symptoms of vaginal candidiasis or thrush are as follows:

• white abundant discharge of cheesy consistency;
• genital itching;
• unpleasant painful sensations  during sexual intercourse;
• pain when urinating.

In case of mild disease the doctor prescribes antifungal drugs local action is usually candles. If thrush occurs regularly, it makes sense to check the work of the pancreas. In this case, it is recommended to prescribe antifungal drugs inside. In order for the treatment to take place effectively, they conduct bacteriological examination of the fungus for its sensitivity to various drugs.

Trichomoniasis. (See details in the article.) According to WHO, approximately 10% of the population suffers from trichomoniasis. Its causative agent is Trichomonas vaginal bacterium. Its incubation period lasts up to one month. For women, the disease is dangerous because it provokes the manifestation of infertility in the future, complications and pathologies during pregnancy. Symptoms of acute trichomoniasis are as follows:

• foamy yellow dischargesometimes with a pungent odor;
• itching in the genitals;
• pain when urinating;
• painful intercourse.

Symptoms in chronic trichomoniasis are the same as in acute, with the only difference that they occur during infections, stress, hygiene.

Treatment of trichomoniasis is carried out with the help of drugs common actionas local remedies are ineffective. In addition, immuno-strengthening drugs, physiotherapy, and vitamins are prescribed.

Colpit  (See more article). They call this inflammation of the mucous membrane of the vagina, and sometimes the cervix, which provokes a number of bacteria, namely chlamydia, streptococcus, trichomonas vaginalis, etc. Normally, the vaginal microflora is reliably protected from foreign infections, but in some cases the protection is violated:

• damage to the vaginal walls;
• endocrine diseases;
• in sexually transmitted diseases;
• reduced immunity;
• poor hygiene, etc.

Signs of colpitis are:

• purulent discharge whitish;
• burning in the genital tract;
• pulling pains in lower abdomen.

The choice of treatment tactics depends entirely on what caused the disease. So, if colpitis has arisen for a bacterial reason, antibiotics are prescribed, and if it is a fungal infection, then antifungal drugs. Additionally, douching of the genital organs with special antimicrobial agents is carried out, a diet without spicy, fried, salty food, and sexual rest is prescribed.

Thus, there are a lot of diseases in which pus is released. Their symptoms are in many ways similar, which is why, when uncharacteristic discharges appear, it is worth referring to a gynecologist or venereologist and pass the necessary tests, first of all a smear, in some cases scraping.

The overwhelming majority of diseases can be avoided by choosing contraception with mechanical protection, following hygiene rules and wearing comfortable cotton underwear.

The existence of whiter in women is a normal physiological phenomenon. Depending on the cyclical changes associated with the functioning of the reproductive system, their abundance and character changes. Pathology is a discharge with an admixture of pus with an unpleasant odor. They confirm the presence of inflammation. In addition to being disturbed by discomfort and pain, this condition can lead to complications during pregnancy or infertility. Self-treatment  can only complicate the situation.

• greenish yellow color;
• more liquid consistency than ordinary whiter.

This may cause nagging pain in the lower abdomen and in the back, pain during urination, itching and redness of the vagina. Possible increase in body temperature.

Such secretions consist of mucus produced by the glands located in the epithelium of the genital organs, as well as leukocytes, white blood cells, whose content increases dramatically in any inflammatory focus.

Causes of purulent discharge

Because of the structural features of the organs of the female reproductive system, the infection easily penetrates the uterus and appendages (fallopian tubes and ovaries). Purulent discharge in women is a sign of inflammatory processes: vaginitis, cervicitis, oophoritis, and others. They are all in running form  pose a health hazard. Scarring of tissues occurs, which can cause obstruction of the fallopian tubes, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, complications during childbirth.

Video: Why vaginal inflammation occurs

Inflammatory diseases

The main cause of such secretions are inflammatory diseases of the female internal organs.

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the vagina (vaginitis, colpitis)

These diseases develop for the following reasons:

• bacterial infection (streptococci, staphylococci, trichomonads, chlamydia, gonococci);
• hormonal disorders associated with endocrine diseases;
• noncompliance hygiene rules;
• damage to the mucous membrane of the vagina;
• use of some medicines  (antibiotics, hormonal drugs);
• weakening of immunity.

Addition:  Normal vaginal microflora serves as a natural defense against infection. The reason for its violation may be frequent douching.

Often, simultaneously with colpitis, inflammation of the vulva, the external region of the genital organs (vulvovaginitis) occurs.

Video: Colpit during pregnancy

Inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis)

Pathogens of nonspecific infection penetrate the neck through the blood, lymph or from the intestine. Specific sexually transmitted.

Inflammation can also occur due to damage to the mucous membrane of the cervix during labor, abortion, curettage of the uterus, and installation of the intrauterine device. When this disease occurs in women aching pains  in the lower abdomen, there is pain when urinating and during intercourse, as well as turbid purulent discharge.

Inflammation of the endometrium (endometritis)

Infection from the vagina and cervix penetrates the uterine cavity and causes inflammation of the inner lining. In addition, the cause of the disease can be birth trauma, abortion or surgery on the uterus.

When this occurs, symptoms such as purulent discharge with blood clots, high fever, pain in the sacrum, lower abdomen. Inflammation affects only the superficial epithelial layer, so sometimes after its complete rejection during menstruation, the symptoms disappear without treatment.

Inflammation of the appendages of the fallopian tubes (salpingitis) and ovaries (oophoritis)

Most often, they occur together as a result of ascending infection, and as a result of the introduction of pathogens during artificial termination of pregnancy, childbirth, uterus cleansing.

In addition to purulent discharge, the cause of which in women are these diseases, there are also chills, high fever, pain on one or both sides of the lower abdomen (depending on whether the inflammatory process is unilateral or bilateral). Abundant purulent mucus has a strong odor.

Specific infections leading to inflammatory processes

If staphylococci and other types of non-specific infections can be infected by using bath accessories or bed linen of a sick person, then a specific one is transmitted only through sexual contact. Such infectious diseases can take a long time in a latent form, they require treatment of both sexual partners.

Gonorrhea.  Also accompanied by copious pus of yellow-brown color with a pungent odor. Inflammation captures the urinary organs, uterus, cervix, appendages. To eliminate gonococci, antibiotics are required.

Video: Symptoms and treatment of gonorrhea in the program “Live is great”

Trichomoniasis. The causative agent is the vaginal bacterium Trichomonas. Purulent yellow-green intense discharge has a foamy texture, unpleasant smell. Due to the defeat of the mucous membranes, itching and burning occur. Urination becomes painful. The disease can become chronic. The intensity of discharge depends on the degree of spread of infection, damage to organs.

It is not easy to recover from trichomoniasis, since only special drugs act on Trichomonas. These microorganisms are protected by a shell that does not contain proteins, therefore antibiotics are ineffective. To destroy the shell, kill the bacteria capable of metronidazole, ternidazole and other drugs in this group.

A warning:  Self-medication and uncontrolled intake of such drugs can lead to a worsening of the condition, since they provoke the reproduction of bacteria, the transition of the disease to a latent atypical form.

Mycoplasmosis.  The causative agent is mycoplasma. This infection is mainly infected by sexual partners, but you can also get sick if you use a non-sterile gynecological instrument. There are cases of domestic infection (through bed linen or when using common personal hygiene items). During pregnancy, infection causes a violation of the development of the fetus, can lead to premature birth, child death. During labor, the infection in the birth canal is transmitted to the child.

Often a woman may not know that she is infected with mycoplasmosis for several years. Her infection is discovered by chance if she visits a doctor for infertility or miscarriages. At the same time, it infects the sexual partner.

Abundant purulent discharge occurs in women in the chronic stage of the disease. In addition, there are constant pulling pains in the appendages, burning and itching during emptying. bladder. To protect against sexually transmitted infections, condoms should be used.

A warning:  Wearing tight synthetic underwear creates favorable conditions for the reproduction of bacteria that cause inflammatory diseases.

Video: Inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs. Ultrasound diagnostics

Methods of examination for purulent discharge

In order to establish the cause of pathological whites, a smear study is first carried out to establish the nature of the vaginal microflora, the detection of bacteria, viruses and fungi that caused the inflammatory process.

Bacteriological seeding allows you to set the type of bacteria, their sensitivity to various antibiotics.

A blood test, smear (ELISA, PCR) for latent infections makes it possible to develop the most effective treatment regimen.

Colposcopy, X-ray, ultrasound of the pelvic organs are carried out to detect the area of ​​inflammation.

Treatment of inflammatory processes and genital infections

In the treatment of inflammatory diseases  female genitourinary system  apply:

1. Antibiotics. The course of treatment is usually 10-14 days.
2. Painkillers
3. Antifungal drugs.
4. Means to eliminate vaginal dysbiosis, occurring in the background of antibiotics.
5. Preparations to restore the vaginal microflora (lactobacilli).
6. Immunomodulators to enhance the body's ability to fight infection.
7. Antimicrobial agents are used in the form of tablets, ointments and suppositories.

Treatment specific infectious diseases  in the presence of purulent discharge in women is usually carried out strictly according to the scheme, taking into account the mechanism of action of drugs on bacteria.

From folk anti-inflammatory drugs are used aloe juice with honey (for tampons), a decoction of oak bark (2 tbsp. L. per 0.5 l of boiling water) for douching, juice of viburnum or barberry (for drinking).

Discharge from the vagina in women - a phenomenon quite frequent and from time to time disturbs every woman. In many cases, the appearance of abundant or uncharacteristic discharge causes fear and anxiety in a woman, although in fact the appearance of discharge occurs within the normal range, the main thing is to be able to distinguish it from the pathological one.

The color of discharge in women can tell a lot about the state of her intimate health. If vaginal discharge is pathological in nature, it can act as the main symptom of a large number of infectious and inflammatory diseases in the gynecological field.

Featured pathological secretions  relate:

• abundant leucorrhoea;
• bloody, brown, pink, dark dischargeappearing before or after menstruation;
• the selection of any color that appears before, during or after menstruation, as well as in the middle of the cycle, which are accompanied by unpleasant sensations, such as an unpleasant smell;
• change in the amount of normal discharge during menstruation: a sharp decrease, increase or disappearance.

The appearance of pathological secretions may be a symptom of diseases that are transmitted sexually, may indicate the occurrence in the female genital organs of the inflammatory process, as well as talk about the presence of tumors. If a woman is healthy, then discharge from her vagina has a slimy consistency, is not abundant and is not accompanied. unpleasant smell.

Color discharge from women

Consider what can say a particular color of vaginal discharge from a woman. The appearance of transparent stretching, mucous secretions resembling egg white is considered normal. Mucous discharge in women of white color, transparent with whitish streaks at the end of the cycle, before menstruation indicate the presence of cervicitis,.

Highlight white  in women, the consistency of cottage cheese, with white films or patina on the clitoris and between the small and large labia, combined with a fermented milk or bread smell, can act as.

Appearance white or slightly greenish, exfoliated films of secretionsusually combined with fishy odor, talking about bacterial vaginosis of the vagina (gardnerelleze).

Highlight brown  in women, appearing at the end of a cycle before the onset of menstruation suggests the possible presence of a pathological process in the uterus of a hormonal nature (or, etc.). If the discharge appeared in the first months of taking hormonal contraceptives and lasts no more than 3 months, you should not worry.

Allotment yellow color   in women or the appearance of green bubbling secretions indicates the presence of an infection that is sexually transmitted (trichomoniasis,).

Green or yellowscarce or speak of a bacterial infection that develops in the vagina with acute coleitis, or salpingitis and caused by the multiplication of opportunistic microorganisms. If the selection is abundant, the process is in the acute stage.

Green thick, appearing with mucus secretions, aggravated by tension or after stool, indicate purulent.

Female excreta pink colour , looking like a sucker, such as "meat slops" represent, their appearance is considered the norm, if the duration does not exceed 2 months. If such secretions are accompanied by an unpleasant odor, appearing, as a rule, before or after menstruation, this type of discharge may indicate the presence of chronic endometritis or endocervicitis.

Appearance   liquid watery discharge after menstruation or before it, getting dirty color on the pad indicates chronic endocervicitis, chronic

If during pregnancy appear liquid whitish dischargethat look like milk and increase as the period increases, this type of discharge is considered the norm, provided that the external genitals are not irritated and they do not have an unpleasant smell.

The appearance of a few days before the onset of menstruation scarlet bloody discharge  indicates the presence of cervical erosion, endocervicitis. The appearance of scarlet discharge after intercourse indicates cervicitis, cervical erosion, and the presence of microcracks in the vagina, the formation of which is associated with excessive friction during sexual intercourse.

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Comments

Luda83  June 24, 2016
After 3 months after birth, began to notice a strange discharge, and later itching appeared. Turned to a gynecologist, she appointed new drug  Metrogil (appointed as local application  in the form of a vaginal gel). Surprisingly, it helped after the first application - the itching went away, the abundant discharge stopped. She is very pleased with the medicine, and is also inexpensive, available at any pharmacy.

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Questions and answers for: gray odorless

2013-02-02 14:20:47

Tatiana asks:

Good day! I'm 36 years old, planning a second child with my husband. Currently, my husband is sick with acute respiratory viral infections, he drinks Kagocel, Ambroxol and uses Teatin Xylo D / N spray, I take Anferon 1p / day for prevention. Ovulation will be in about 5 days. By this time, the husband will finish taking the medication. Tell me, please, is it possible to try to conceive in this cycle, do not all of these drugs have a negative effect on the sperm and egg cell? And can I continue taking Anaferon? And, if you will allow, one more question: I have whites (white-gray odorless discharge), which every time after the PA after 2-3 days increase in volume, cause itching, discomfort, I use baths with chamomile or elekasol to relieve the condition . Handed over all the tests: no infections, bacposev growth of pathogenic flora and Candida did not give, femoflor-16 showed only 100% of lactobacilli. One gynecologist suggested that my environment is too acidic and this effect (discomfort) gives an excessive amount of lactobacilli (when there are too many of them is too bad). I do not know what to do. First, how to check this acidity? Secondly, how to avoid these irritations (discomfort and pain does not allow to continue an intimate life and, accordingly, reduces the likelihood of conception due to the rarity of the PA).
I would be very grateful for your professional advice.

Answers Purpura Roksolana Josipovna:

Medicines do not harm, you can plan conception. Regarding whiter, I advise you to take chlorhexidine for syringes - 1 bottle 2 times before bedtime for 5-7 days. Lactobacillus should not give such symptoms.

2011-12-29 18:53:12

Olga asks:

Good afternoon, Dear Doctor! My name is Olga. On December 21, she had a medical abortion for a period of 10 weeks (according to medical indications). Immediately after the abortion, profuse bleeding began (1 maxi pad was consumed). An hour later, the bleeding stopped and to this day does not resume. Today is December 30, and there were no menstrual periods, only small spotting pale yellow or pale gray color without a strong smell like whites. In general, the state of health after abortion is normal. There was no temperature, pain is not disturbed. A smear was taken before the abortion (the result was negative, everything was clean), the vagina was prepared with Klyon D. candles before and after the abortion the antibiotic Doxycycline was taken. Now I accept Regulon from the 1st day of abortion. I drink Nystatin 3p / day, Tsiprolet 2p / day, Metronidazole 3p / day.
My appointment with a gynecologist is scheduled only for January 10th, so there is no one to consult with. I read that there may be such cases when the fluid accumulates in the uterus and does not come out, maybe I have such a case or some other pathology? Or the absence of bleeding in my case is normal and not worth worrying about?
And I would also like to ask how soon, after the start of the adoption of Regulon, its action will be maximum and will not need to be further protected. (At the expense of sexual rest after an abortion within a month I am aware of, just interested))) Sorry for such a voluminous question. Thank you in advance)

Answers Klochko Elvira Dmitrievna:

Good day. You have a completely normal situation. An ultrasound of the 10th will show what is in the uterus. After the start of taking regulona - contraceptive effect after 2 weeks.

2009-01-09 22:05:15

Anna asks:

Good day. help please understand. I am 24, did not give birth, except for cholecystitis, there are no chronic diseases, the husband is the first and the last man, monthly regular, abundant and painful. Somewhere for half a year they suffer from itching and discharge (homogeneous, thick white, odorless). Strengthen to menstruation, after weaken. On examination, the gynecologist noticed redness - a suspicion of erosion. Cytology was unchanged (type 1), leukocytes - 30-40 + thrush. Thrush was treated with 2 tablets of Mycosyst 150 ml. in the 1st and 4th day and with candles (lomexin, hexicon 6 + 6 days). After treatment, leukocytes 12-16, there is no thrush, erosion is almost invisible, but the discharge, although insignificant, has remained, but without itching. Let's go look deeper. Has been tested for: Chlamydia - Neg., Ureoplasma - Neg., Cytomegalovirus - Neg., Herpes - Neg., Gardnerella - Positive (1600 units). I gave these analyzes in a weakened state (stress, as a result of a problem with gall, and weight loss). The doctor prescribed treatment (clindamycin, tricasaite, mycomax, bifiform, fluomizin, gynoflor). This assortment did not make me or my liver happy. Besides, after reading the symptoms of Gardnerella, I was surprised: I didn’t have gray frothy secretions or fishy smell, and now I have no itching or burning, so after 3 weeks general condition improved, I re-handed a smear using PCR to a gardnerella in Sinevo. Smear handed over having sustained all preliminary requirements. The result is negative. Is it possible? Which of the results is correct? How to deal with erosion?

Answers Ponomarenko-Prodaschuk Valentina Aleksandrovna:

Answers Medical consultant of the site portal:

Good day, Karina! The nature of your discharge is a signal of the emergence of some infectious-inflammatory disease of the genital sphere, which absolutely cannot be ignored. You should urgently contact a specialist for the provision of professional assistance. Vaginal discharge is gray, yellow or greenish, with an unpleasant ("rotten") smell that appeared some time after sexual contact is most often caused by sexually transmitted diseases. The most common of these include: urogenital trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, chlamydia. But to establish the true nature of the disease can only a number of additional research methods (smear from the vagina, PCR, etc.), the volume of which will be determined by the doctor. Treatment must begin as early as possible, but otherwise it will take much more time and will require more effort. In addition, all sexually transmitted diseases can lead to serious complications, such as peritonitis, adhesions, secondary infertility and others. Mandatory in complex treatment  there will be anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory therapy, immunostimulants and probiotics. I think that at the end of therapy you will be recommended to take the drug Bifolak. These are vaginal suppositories containing cultures of lactic acid bacteria, which normally colonize the vaginal mucosa, thereby preventing the development of infection. And, in addition, this tool will prevent the development of the phenomena of dysbacteriosis after antibiotic therapy. All the best!