Leukorrhea (or leucorrhea)

Discharge of white or yellow fluid from the vagina, often caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans.


A white or yellowish mucopurulent vaginal discharge.


A white or yellow mucous discharge from the vagina.


Excessive vaginal mucus discharge, but not a disease entity within itself. A condition caused by a chemical, physical irritation, dysfunction, or infection.


Whitish discharge from the vagina; it occurs normally, varying in amount during different phases of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy, lactation, and after menopause. A large increase in amount or a change in color or odor usually indicates infection in the reproductive tract.


A vaginal discharge consisting of mucus and pus cells. The discharge may be white or yellowish. Leukorrhea sometimes occurs at or just before each menstrual period.


A whitish or yellowish discharge of mucus from the vaginal opening. It may occur normally at all times, the quantity increasing before and after menstruation. An abnormally large discharge may indicate infection of the lower reproductive tract, e.g. by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis.


A white, estrogen-related, scantto-moderate, odorless, physiological vaginal discharge, normally preceding menarche and occurring during ovulation, during pregnancy, and in response to sexual excitement. Some women note an increased discharge related to oral contraceptive or hormone replacement therapy. Chronic cervicitis and vaginal infections are the most common causes of abnormal genital discharge. Signs of infection include increased discharge, change in color and consistency, odor, vulvar irritation, dysuria, and itching.


A pale vaginal discharge commonly referred to as “the whites” comes in two primary forms: one is a pale white discharge caused by a fungus, while the other is somewhat yellowish and results from a bacterium. Neither of these discharges is linked to uncleanliness, venereal diseases, or any cause for a woman to feel embarrassed. Both can be effectively treated with vaginal suppositories for a period of two to three weeks. It’s worth noting that leukorrhea is not restricted to adult women; it can also affect young girls and is so prevalent that it is almost considered a normal occurrence in females.


 


Posted

in

by

Tags: