Leukorrhea is a normal body response to fight dead cells and bacteria in the vaginal organs. When a vaginal discharge is accompanied by pain, burning, and itching in the female area, it may be a sign that you must be aware of it. Here are three diseases that cause abnormal vaginal discharge summarized from different sources.
What is Bacterial Vaginosis, and what are its causes?
Bacterial vaginosis occurs due to inflammation due to the overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the vagina. This condition is related to an imbalance in the number of good and bad bacteria in the vagina. It could increase the risk of developing other sexually transmitted diseases.
Although the exact cause is unknown, this condition mainly affects women between the ages of 15-44. Sexually active women also have a higher risk of getting this disease. Having more than one sexual partner and douching can also exacerbate vaginal bacterial imbalances.
What are the characteristics of Bacterial Vaginosis?
Many women are often unaware they have bacterial vaginosis because the symptoms are usually mild and can go away within a few days. However, this condition can lead to more severe problems if you don't get proper treatment.
Some of the above causes can put a woman at a higher risk of developing bacterial vaginosis. Here are some of the symptoms to watch out for if you are at high risk:
- Vaginal discharge that smells like fish, especially after sex
- Milky white, grayish, yellow-color vaginal discharge
- Pain when urinating
- Itching on the outside and inside of the vagina, even irritation
How to deal with bacterial vaginosis?
You can take these steps to prevent the risk of bacterial vaginosis:
- Restriction of the number of sexual partners
- No douching
-Use a condom every time you have sex
While this disease can go away without treatment, if the condition is of concern, see a doctor immediately. You must finish the medicine prescribed by the doctor, even if the symptoms have disappeared. The reason is that someone previously infected with bacterial vaginosis may experience a re-infection.
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