It is often normal for menstrual blood to be sticky and slippery like leucorrhea, because menstrual blood is a mixture of shed endometrium and a small amount of blood. However, it may also be an abnormal condition due to inflammation, and the cause needs to be clarified and treatment given. Common causes and treatments 1. Normal: The menstrual cycle consists of three phases: the endometrial proliferation phase, the endometrial secretion phase, and the menstrual phase. Before menstruation, estradiol and progesterone levels drop to very low and the negative feedback effect on the hypothalamus pituitary disappears. This causes an increase in hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone secretion and an increase in follicle-stimulating hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, resulting in follicular development and a gradual increase in estrogen secretion, which stimulates the endometrium to enter the proliferative phase. After ovulation, estrogen and progesterone levels increase and the endometrium enters the secretory phase. If no conception occurs, the corpus luteum atrophies and degenerates, estrogen and progesterone levels decrease, and the thickened endometrium is not supported by hormones, then degenerative changes and ischemic necrosis occur, and it is shed and flows out of the body through the vagina to form menstruation. Therefore, the leucorrhea-like sticky and slippery stuff can appear inside the menstrual blood, which is actually a mixture of shed endometrium and blood. 2. Abnormal situation: If after the period, this leucorrhea-like sticky and slippery stuff is still a lot, and accompanied by odor, vaginal itching and pain, it is most likely caused by inflammation. It is recommended that women go to the hospital in time to have their leukorrhea routine tested and cervical secretion culture done if necessary. According to the test results, symptomatic treatment can be given, such as trichomoniasis and mixed vaginitis, which can be treated with metronidazole under the guidance of a doctor. For simple pseudomycosis, azole antifungal drugs, such as clotrimazole vaginal tablets, can be chosen. Precautions Women need to pay attention to avoid eating cold, raw and chilly foods during menstruation, as such foods may cause a decrease in menstrual flow, darken the color of menstruation, or even lead to cessation of menstruation. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods that may lead to fire or induce inflammation. In addition, during menstruation, you should take plenty of rest, ensure sufficient sleep and nutrition, and do not engage in strenuous sports or heavy physical labor. Sexual intercourse is absolutely prohibited, otherwise it may cause gynecological inflammation or menstrual blood reflux and endometriosis.