The smell of leukorrhea during menstruation may be caused by bacterial vaginitis, trichomonas vaginitis, and inadequate cleansing.
1. Bacterial vaginitis: It is mainly due to the ecological balance of the bacteria that normally parasitize the vagina, and is caused by flora imbalance. Due to the stimulation of inflammation, patients may experience an increase in vaginal discharge, which is grayish-white and thin. The discharge has a fishy odor, especially after sexual intercourse will be aggravated.
2. Trichomonas vaginitis: a common vaginal inflammation caused by Trichomonas vaginalis infection. Due to the stimulation of inflammation, patients may experience vulvar itching, increased vaginal discharge, which may be grayish-yellow, yellowish-white or yellowish-green in color, accompanied by a foul smell.
3. Inadequate cleansing: the odor may be caused by long time not washing the vulva during menstruation, accumulation of sweat and urine for a long time.
Leukorrhea smell during menstruation can also be seen in other diseases, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital in a timely manner, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions for treatment, to avoid delaying the condition.