The appearance of yellow discharge from the vagina often becomes a cause for concern. Their presence does not always indicate a violation. Let's consider the main reasons for their appearance, list the pathologies in which such symptoms are noted, methods of diagnosing reproductive system diseases in women.
Yellow discharge in women - causes
Yellow discharge, observed in different periods of the menstrual cycle, is often the reason for a visit to a gynecologist. At the same time, physicians note that in the norm of the discharge should be colorless or have a slightly whitish shade. They are called whites. Change in color, consistency and volume indicates the presence of a violation in the reproductive system of a woman. To frequent reasons for their appearance include:
- Violation of the hormonal background. The change in the concentration of sex hormones in the blood can be accompanied by an increase in the production of secretions, changes in their color. In this case, additional signs appear, in the form of a failure in the periodicity, the duration of the monthly, and their volume.
- Admission of hormonal drugs. Long-term use of oral contraceptive means can lead to changes in the sexual system. In such cases, there is an increase in secretions, a change in their color.
- Overexertion, stress. Against the background of experiences, there is an increase in the production of adrenaline, which suppresses the synthesis of sex hormones. As a result, their concentration decreases, which leads to violations of the menstrual cycle.
- Sex infections. At the beginning of the disease, the first sign of an infectious process or inflammation in the uterus is pathological discharge. The causative agent multiplying suppresses the growth of the normal microflora of the vagina, changing the pH, creating favorable conditions for further development, life. In this case, the woman observes the appearance of accompanying signs, among which:
- itching;
- burning;
- hyperemia;
- swelling of the vulva.
Yellow discharge odorless in women
In the absence of additional symptoms, in the form of structural changes in the structure of the organs, burning, redness, itching, yellow secretions without a smell can be considered as a normal, temporary phenomenon. When their duration exceeds 2-4 days, there are additional, named above signs - it is necessary will address to the doctor. You can not ignore the yellow discharge in women without an odor, the reasons for which are the following:
- Adnexitis. Inflammatory process, localized in the appendages of the uterus, provoking yellow discharge in women. Often accompanied by abundant secretions that acquire a purulent appearance. When the process goes to a chronic stage, the ladies, on the contrary, fix the smear-small in volume of discharge from the vaginal cavity. Over time, there is an additional symptomatology, in the form of pain in the back, lumbar region. Sexual intercourse is often accompanied by painful sensations in the groin. There are frequent urge to urinate.
- Bacterial vaginitis. The disease can provoke yellow discharge in women, without smell. With this violation, damage to the walls of the vagina by pathogenic microorganisms is noted. As a result, the nature of the selections changes. All this is accompanied by aching, painful phenomena in the lower abdomen, a burning sensation in the vagina.
- Salpingitis. With such a violation, the defeat of the fallopian tubes is fixed. In the acute stage there are yellow discharge in women, pain in the side, from the side of inflammation.
- Allergic reaction. Physicians found that the change in the nature of vaginal discharge may be due to the consequences of using synthetic underwear, the use of a certain type of hygiene.
Yellow discharge with a scent in women
This phenomenon, like yellow discharge with odor, may indicate the presence of an infectious process in the reproductive system. They are accompanied by severe itching, burning, swelling of the pubic region. Among the frequent diseases it is necessary to name:
- Trichomoniasis . A clear symptom of the disorder is frothy discharge of a green or yellow hue. A characteristic feature is the presence of the smell of spoiled fish. Simultaneously there is hyperemia of the labia minora, which causes itching. During sexual intercourse, the lady experiences severe pain.
- Chlamydia. Sexual infection caused by chlamydia. Yellow discharge in women during this period as the disease progresses get purulent. Burning also appears during urination, due to the fact that the process can go to the mucous membrane of the urinary tract.
It must be said that such diseases are very similar in symptomatology. Differential diagnosis is based on carrying out:
- smear on the microflora;
- bacteriological inoculation of the material.
Yellow-green selection
Yellow-green discharge in women appears with the development of inflammatory processes in the reproductive system. Green color is given to them by pus. Among diseases with this symptomatology are:
- Colpitis . There is an increase in the secretion of secretions, which become thick. In some cases, impurities of blood can be fixed.
- Oophoritis . Disease affecting the female sex glands. As a result, the synthesis of hormones is broken, which leads to malfunctions of the menstrual cycle: delay, lengthening of menstrual cycles, decrease or increase in the volume of secretions.
Light yellow discharge
It should be noted that short-term, white-yellow discharge in women can be considered as a variant of the norm. At the same time the lady does not worry about anything else, discomfort and pain are absent. In the presence of impurities of pus, mucus, burning and itching, pain in the genital area, frequent urination, which is accompanied by pain, doctors make the assumption about the development of gonorrhea. To make a diagnosis, a smear is carried out from the urethra and the vagina.
Yellow-brown selection
Yellow discharge, noted in women, often acquire a brown shade, indicating the presence of blood in them. Yellow discharge from the vagina, with impurities of blood, are fixed with such a violation as erosion of the neck. The disease itself is characterized by the appearance of lesions of the mucous membrane, with the formation of ulcers that bleed. The same secretions indicate the attachment of an infectious process, which requires appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Yellow discharge and itching
Yellow discharge and itching in women can be fixed in case of such a violation as candidymycosis. It is caused by a fungus. As the disease develops, the woman fixes the appearance of the curdled discharge, which is accompanied by severe itching. Yellow discharge with an acidic odor is a classic symptom of the vaginal involvement of fungi. Treatment is reduced to the normalization of the vaginal environment, by prescribing antifungal ointments that are used topically.
Yellow discharge before monthly
According to the physiological characteristics of the female body, with the ovulatory process, an increase in the intensity of whites. The reason for this is an increase in the concentration of the hormone progesterone. Under its action, girls can fix the discharge of yellow color. At the same time, they are short-lived, disappear on their own in 2-3 days, do not cause additional symptoms.
Yellow discharge after menstruation
Abundant yellow discharge after past menstrual, are a sign of violations. Among them are:
- Vaginitis . Inflammation of the vaginal cavity. To provoke this process can pathogenic microorganisms, fungi.
- Cervicitis . Inflammation of the uterine neck, which is accompanied by abundant purulent discharge.
Yellow discharge during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the woman does not notice menstruation. At the same time, small, colorless discharge, similar to the daily ones, is fixed. Yellow-green secretions without smell in women in the situation may indicate a complication, such as an infected abortion. As a result, the baby dies, the pregnant woman fixes the appearance of the following symptoms:
- chills;
- increased body temperature;
- signs of inflammation in the blood test.
In the absence of these symptoms, the normal state of health of a pregnant woman, doctors can assume that yellow discharge without odor during pregnancy is caused by a change in the hormonal background. With the onset of gestation, there is a restructuring in the work of the hormonal system. Because of this, at a small time, pregnant women can fix the change in volume, color and consistency of secretions. In this case, the future mother does not bother.
Yellow discharge after delivery
Normally, after the birth of the baby, the mother fixes bloody discharge for 4-6 weeks, reminiscent of the monthly, but having a greater intensity - the lochia. So the uterus is completely cleared, there is a restoration of its endometrial layer, its cells in the place of attachment of the placenta. Allocations of yellow color in women who have recently undergone birth may indicate infection. But it is worth remembering that the lochia themselves can also change color:
- the first 5-7 days - liquid, light red, contain blood clots;
- 2-3 weeks after birth - brown, dark red, brown;
- 3-4 weeks - a sacred, yellowish hue, whitish.