Many women encounter this embarrassment:
The panties are always wet, it is not convenient to change when going out, and I feel panicked when I use the pads. Discomfort in the private parts affects the mood of the day.
Under the embarrassment, there will be hidden worries:
The panties are always wet, is it gynecological disease?
Zhimei will teach you some judgment methods today.
Panties wet first determine the source of secretions:
One may come from vaginal discharge, the other may come from urine; it should be judged according to different age stages.
Infants
Wet underwear is generally urine;
Adolescent women and women without children
Panties wet mostly come from vaginal secretions, if the panties are wet, not accompanied by other vaginal discomfort, it may be sex drive or increased secretions caused by increased estrogen levels during ovulation, no special treatment is required, if accompanied by itching discomfort in the vagina may be increased secretions caused by vaginitis;
Women of childbearing age who have given birth to children
Also to rule out whether it is caused by urine wet panties, after giving birth to a child, the pelvic floor muscles will relax, a little force, can not control the urine will flow out;
Menopausal Women
In addition to excluding urinary incontinence, it is also necessary to exclude some pathological lesions, malignant lesions of the cervix and uterus can cause vaginal fluid and also cause wet underwear.
Many times, increased vaginal discharge has little to do with disease! If the following conditions are met, you don't have to worry.
Ovulation or premenstrual period
Mainly related to the secretion of estrogen.
Estrogen reaches a peak during ovulation, when the amount of vaginal discharge increases significantly, generally in the form of a transparent egg white, and the vulva is often moist.
At this time, although the amount of vaginal discharge increases, there is no odor, and there is no discomfort such as vulvar itching.
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In the days before menstruation (before the menstrual period), the "bottom" may also feel wet due to the congestion of pelvic floor organ tissue.
Pregnancy
Also affected by estrogen, women have relatively more vaginal discharge during pregnancy.
Sex
The viscous liquid produced when snapping is also a type of vaginal discharge. It is mainly secreted by the "vestibular gland" of the vulva component after being stimulated, and it is also a normal physiological phenomenon.
drugs
Taking hormones, antibiotics and other drugs may lead to an increase in vaginal discharge, which can be recovered after stopping the drug, so don't worry too much.
Small changes in life
Small changes such as drinking too little water, eating too spicy for several days in a row, and eating too much seafood may also affect the secretion of vaginal discharge and other traits. This condition usually returns to normal after you adjust for a few days.
For the above situations, wash the vulva with water every day, change the cotton underwear, and keep it dry.
Gynecologic inflammation – "secreted" out of the wet
Almost all inflammation leads to increased glandular secretions, of which inflammation of the female reproductive system is the most pronounced, such as vaginitis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
If your vaginal discharge has the following discomforts, be sure to seek medical attention promptly.
Increase in abnormalities;
Accompanied by a fishy odor;
or tofu residue;/
Or accompanied by itching, redness, pain, etc.
Pelvic floor muscle relaxation – "leaking" out of the wet
This is a bad thing that many postpartum women will encounter, whether it is sneezing, playing badminton, or simply jumping, there can be leakage of urine.
The main reason is that having a child can easily lead to pelvic floor muscle relaxation.
Fortunately, we have a simple and easy-to-operate exercise "secret method": "Kegel exercise".
It is recognized to increase the elasticity and toughness of pelvic floor muscle tissue, has a preventive effect during pregnancy, and can also significantly reduce the incidence of urinary incontinence and improve sexual satisfaction after childbirth.
However, if the leakage of urine is particularly serious, it is still necessary to see a doctor in time.
Urinary tract infections – "urgently" out of the wet
Frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination can be called "social cancer" level embarrassment.
The annual incidence of urinary tract infections in Chinese women is nearly 10%, which is more common than that of men, especially during pregnancy and after menopause.
Once entangled in it, the urgency and frequency of urination all over the world looking for a toilet can easily lead to wet panties. If it has affected your life, go to the hospital for anti-infection treatment!
If it is an emergency or frequent urination caused by hyperactivity of the bladder, it is also necessary to actively seek treatment at the urology department.
In addition to the above 3 conditions, some cervical, uterine and fallopian tube lesions may also lead to increased secretions, such as cervical polyps, cervical fibroids, uterine fibroids, cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, etc.
postscript
When you feel that your vaginal discharge is suddenly increasing, don't scare yourself. It is advisable to first exclude normal situations such as ovulation period, changes in living habits, and snapping. If you still can't find the cause, it is recommended to go to the gynecology department of a regular hospital to check the cause and standardize treatment.
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Reviewer
Gao Qin | Chief Physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Shandong Provincial Hospital
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