Allocations in women are always present in the norm, according to their changes, one can judge the occurrence of various diseases of the reproductive system. Cottage cheese in women is one of the most common symptoms of various disorders of microflora and other pathologies. It is worth knowing in which case this symptom should be alerted, can the curdled secret be an option for the normal functioning of the female reproductive system.
- The reason for cheesy discharge in women
- Other Causes of Cottage Cheese
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Normally, excretions resemble whitish or transparent mucus, sometimes with a yellowish tint, their abundance and hue can vary depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle. At the very beginning of the cycle, there are usually few, their smell is less intense. By the end of the cycle their volume increases, the smell becomes more noticeable.
The smell and nature of the vaginal secretion depends more on the work of the bacteria that make up the normal microflora of the vagina. The activity of bacteria gives the discharge a whitish hue and a weakly expressed sour-milk smell. It is absolutely normal for every woman, while in a healthy woman it becomes unpleasant, does not cause a repulsive sensation.
The appearance of a sharp sour-milk smell and the emergence of a curdled structure of excretions indicates a disturbance in the work of the microflora of the vagina. There may be such violations for various reasons. Especially pay attention to them if they are accompanied by the appearance of other symptoms of the disease: itching, burning, discomfort during sexual intercourse or urination, dryness of the mucosa of the external genitalia, rashes or sores.
It should be noted that cottage cheese secretions without odor, not accompanied by any symptoms of the disease, may be a variant of the norm. All women may have individual characteristics of a secret, if it becomes curdled towards the end of the menstrual cycle, this may be the norm. The main thing is that there is no discomfort, the shade was whitish, without any inclusions, the consistency of the discharge is maximally uniform.
Important!The nature of the vaginal secretion may depend on the state of immunity and the effects of medications taken by the woman.
The reason for cheesy discharge in women
The main cause of yellow curd extracts, accompanied by a smell and other symptoms, is a violation in the microflora of the vagina. The most common disease associated with abnormal activity of bacteria and fungi is candidiasis or thrush.
According to statistics, this disease affects three-quarters of all women living on the globe. Pathogen Candida - fungi of the genus Candida, which are normally present in the microflora of the vagina. Under the influence of some factors, their activity may be disrupted, as a result of which the thrush disease develops.
The main factors leading to the development of candidiasis, usually include the following:
- Violations of immunity, protective forces of the body. In many women, this disease begins to develop after a cold or an infection with SARS, other systemic infections. This can be called one of the most obvious and common causes of the disease.
- Irrational wrong reception of antibiotics and hormonal preparations. Such drugs should be taken strictly according to the instructions or depending on the doctor's recommendation, as they can lead to disorders of the microflora.
- Wearing too tight, tight linen, especially if it is made of non-natural materials. Improperly selected underwear often leads to disorders of microflora and stimulates the activity of various infections.
- Irrational hygiene of the area of the external genitalia and vagina. This includes excessive syringing, which is normally not required at all because of the ability of the vagina to self-purge, washing with soap and means that are not suitable for intimate hygiene, wearing poor-quality daily pads with odorants, too little replacement of the pads.
- Dysbacteriosis of the intestine, other diseases of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, organs of the genitourinary system.
- Pregnancy. When pregnancy is affected by hormones and for a number of other reasons, a microflora disorder may occur.
Important!Determining the exact cause of the disease is usually important to choose the most appropriate treatment.
Cottage cheese and odor are not the only symptoms that occur with candidiasis. To better understand whether the condition is the norm, or if there are any problems, you need to pay attention to the following symptoms:
- curd extractions and itching occur simultaneously, accompanied by a burning sensation, other unpleasant sensations, which intensify during sexual intercourse or urination;
- on the region of the external genital organs, a whitish curdled coating appears on the mucous membranes, its removal is accompanied by discomfort.
Candidiasis is not dangerous to the health of the whole disease, it usually only indicates the existing problems with the immune system. However, it should be noted that with thrush, the probability of developing other infectious lesions increases, this disease can often recur if not to get rid of its underlying cause.
Treatment with candidiasis is quite simple, especially if it turns out to establish the exact cause. Various preparations are used in the form of suppositories and creams, gels, oral preparations may be used. To prevent thrush recurrence after treatment, it is advised to sit on a diet that limits the amount of fermentation products in the diet, excludes allergens that can affect the course of the disease.
Folk remedies should be used with caution, it is extremely undesirable to perform douching of the vagina, the internal microflora should not be disturbed. You can use infusions of various herbs with a soothing mucous effect, which can be washed during treatment to remove itching and irritation.
Other Causes of Cottage Cheese
In addition to candidiasis, other infections, such as mycoplasma and chlamydia, can cause this symptom. In this case, the appearance of cheesy secretion is usually accompanied by a pronounced unpleasant odor, it can resemble the smell of rotten fish, give away with pus. To pinpoint the cause of such a symptom, you need to see a doctor and do a smear, carry out a number of other studies.
Pink curdled discharge can indicate the presence of a noticeable irritation of the mucosa, in which blood is isolated. This symptom should be alarming, it can talk about a neglected infection, when it occurs, you should immediately contact a gynecologist.
However, it is worth noting that the presence of blood in a secret may be the norm at the beginning of menstruation or at the end. When analyzing the symptoms in any case, you must pay attention to the day of the cycle.
