Leukorrhea or leukorrhea is a secretion that is expelled from the vagina of women. It has an important role in maintaining cleanliness and helping to balance the vagina. It helps to keep the vagina moist, prevents infection and irritation. Leukorrhea often occurs in women of reproductive age who have different hormonal changes according to the menstrual cycle.

It is generally white or clear in color, has no foul odor or has a slight natural odor, and does not have any strange symptoms such as itching, swelling, redness, burning when urinating, etc. Therefore, if this vaginal discharge is abnormal, it can indicate an illness or some abnormality that is occurring.
- During the 6th to 14th day of the menstrual cycle, the menstrual blood stops flowing. After that, you will start to have a little vaginal discharge that is white or pale yellow in color and may be sticky.
- Before ovulation, the discharge may be slippery and clear in color, but after ovulation, the discharge will return to its original white and sticky appearance.
- Before menstruation, the amount of vaginal discharge will gradually decrease until it gradually disappears until the next menstrual cycle begins.
What does yellow, brown, and other colored vaginal discharge indicate?
If you have vaginal discharge with these colors and symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately to diagnose the cause and find a treatment. Because if left untreated, ยูฟ่าเบท the symptoms can become more severe. Therefore, you must observe your vaginal discharge regularly.

Abnormal vaginal discharge of various colors
- Yellow : It is yellow or yellow-green in color, frothy, has a sour odor, is abundant, and may be accompanied by vaginal itching and burning when urinating. This condition is often caused. By sexually transmitted diseases or the presence of a foreign object in the vagina, such as a tampon.
- Brown : Usually not much in quantity, no foul smell, caused by shedding of the uterus, usually found after menstruation, not dangerous. However, if there is itching, bubbles, foul smell, and burning when urinating, you should see a doctor immediately.
- Green : Odorless and non-itchy type. May be caused by some types of bacterial infection.
- Pink or red : caused by shedding of the uterine lining. This condition is often found in women. After childbirth. However, if it occurs in women who are not pregnant, it is usually caused by blood mixed with vaginal discharge. The cause may be a serious disease such as cervical cancer or endometrial cancer. Therefore, you should see a doctor immediately.
- Milky white : May be mixed with yellow, has a smell and appearance similar to spoiled milk, has a burning sensation and itching in the vagina, often found in people who have been taking antibiotics for a long time or have low immunity, such as diabetics.
- Gray : Strong fishy odor, itching and irritation, swollen and red genitals. This is caused by bacterial vaginosis or an imbalance of vaginal bacteria.
- Normal color but foul smell : Caused by bacterial infection of the vagina or sexually transmitted diseases.