Leukorrhea is a fluid secreted by the mucous membrane of the cervix and vagina and is mainly used to moisturize the vagina and cervix. Although postmenopausal women have a dramatic drop in estrogen levels and no longer produce progesterone, they still produce leukorrhea, but in very small amounts. Most menopausal women think they no longer have leukorrhea, but in fact they still do.
Leukorrhea is a sticky white fluid that comes out of the vagina. It is a mixture of secretions from the vestibular glands, cervical glands, endometrium, exudate from the vaginal mucosa, and shed vaginal epithelial cells. It contains lactobacillus, lysozyme and antibodies, so it has the effect of inhibiting the growth of bacteria. After menopause, estrogen decreases and the amount of leukorrhea is very low. Therefore, to a certain extent, the resistance of the vagina decreases accordingly, so the chance of vaginitis is higher, especially in the elderly. If postmenopausal women have increased leucorrhea, odor or blood, they should pay attention to it and go to the hospital for routine leucorrhea examination to rule out the possibility of cervical cancer or endometrial cancer.
The amount of leucorrhea in postmenopausal women has a lot to do with personal hygiene and physical quality, so you must pay more attention to personal hygiene, wash your vulva regularly, wash before and after sex, strengthen physical exercise, eat a light diet, and ensure adequate sleep.