The gynecologist told what women’s discharge should definitely pay attention to

The area of ​​women’s health is delicate and very important. Girls are usually shy about asking questions about their body features and puberty. In the future, this may lead to the inability to seek help in time. For example, not all women know that Vaginal discharge is usually normal, but some may indicate an inflammatory or infectious disease.

Women’s secretions are made up of water, mucus, normal bacteria, and cells from the vagina and cervix. Jessica W. Keely, MD, told Northwestern Medicine what can affect the pattern of discharge and how not to miss the pathological process.

Normal female secretions are essential because they cleanse and moisturize the vagina, protecting it from infections. In different women, they can be thick or sparse, white or clear, and range from 1 to 4 ml per day.

The nature of the discharge may vary depending on the day of the menstrual cycle or when taking contraceptives. However, some changes should be paid special attention, because they are pathological.

In this case, they are caused by inflammation, a violation of the normal microflora, or even sexually transmitted infections. Jessica W. Keely advises that you should definitely consult a doctor if, along with a change in the nature of the discharge, you have the following complaints:

Itching of the vagina and the area around it;

redness, pain and swelling;

Foamy green-yellow or bloody discharge;

Unpleasant smell of discharge;

pain during urination or sexual intercourse;

elevated temperature;

Pain in the lower abdomen or pelvic pain.

The doctor says that in most cases these symptoms are easily treatable with medication.but it should be under the supervision of specialists.

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