Leukorrhea is sticky like snot

Leukorrhea that is sticky and thick like snot may be physiological, or it may be related to vaginitis, cervicitis, adnexitis and infection after abortion or curettage. In this case, you should go to the hospital and combine the results of routine leucorrhea examination and gynecological ultrasound to identify the cause and treat the cause. Common causes and treatments 1, physiological leucorrhea: If the symptom appears during ovulation, and there is no change in color, taste, etc., the main consideration is physiological leucorrhea. Due to changes in hormone levels in the body, the leucorrhea will also become sticky and easily stretched, which is a normal physiological change and requires no treatment. 2. Vaginitis: such as mycosis fungoides and trichomoniasis. This disease is mostly caused by poor hygiene habits and weak body resistance. Due to the invasion of germs, vaginal flora imbalance, vaginal and cervical secretions increase, at this time the leucorrhoea changes in nature, in addition to like snot, there can also be green color, fishy odor and other symptoms. The correct medication should be taken under medical advice, such as metronidazole, tinidazole, etc. Pay attention to keep your vulva clean and change your underwear every day; 3. Cervicitis: When there is chronic inflammation of the cervix, the glands secrete vigorously and produce a lot of sticky leucorrhea, if accompanied by infection, the leucorrhea is yellow-purulent and sticky. In this case, the leucorrhea should be tested and vaginal secretion culture should be done to find out the causative bacteria and then targeted treatment. 4. Adnexitis: In addition to this symptom, if it is accompanied by lower abdominal pain, lumbosacral pain, nausea, vomiting, painful urination and diarrhea, it can be considered adnexitis. The diagnosis is usually confirmed by means of pelvic examination, routine examination of vaginal secretions and ultrasonography. In this case, you can take levofloxacin and other drugs for treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor. Avoid sexual intercourse during treatment to avoid cross-infection; 5. Post-abortion or curettage infection: If you have recently had an abortion or curettage, consider the symptoms to be due to post-operative infection. The body is in a weakened state after surgery, and bacteria and pathogens are prone to invasion, which can lead to gynecological inflammation. In this case, you should go to the hospital for routine leucorrhea and ultrasound examination to confirm the diagnosis, and targeted treatment. During the treatment period, pay attention to a light diet, do not eat spicy and irritating food, such as chili peppers, to avoid aggravating the symptoms. In addition, you can exercise according to your own condition, to do a combination of work and rest.