What are the causes of vaginal mucus?

Greetings! What are the causes of vaginal mucus?

Answers dr. Kozeta Mustafaraj, gynecologist

Mykoza vaginal is a variant of vaginitis (vaginal inflammation) characterized by vaginal irritation, itching and vaginal discharge. Candidiasis affects the vagina and vulvar entry. Almost 3 out of 4 women refer to at least one mycotic infection during their lifetime. Mycosa vaginal is not considered sexually transmitted disease, although fungus, its causes, are spread through the genitals, for the simple reason that the fungus are normally found in the vagina, but grow and give disease under certain conditions.

Symptoms may range from light to more pronounced, including:

- Vomiting and irritation of the vagina and vulva entry.
- Burning sensation, especially during urination and during sexual intercourse.
- Redness and swelling of the vulva.
- Vaginal pain and tension of the surrounding tissue.
- Vaginal white coarse, odor-free, chicken-like appearance.

Complications are seen:

- In the event of deterioration of previous signs, such as: strong and prostrate rash, swelling, itching that leads to gangrene of the mucous membrane or surface wound.
- Recurent infections up to 4 times a year.
- Mycotic infection that is caused by other than candida albicans.
- When the woman is pregnant.
- If you suffer from uncontrolled diabetes.
- In the event of a decrease in immunity from the use of certain types of medication or HIV infection.

Candidiasis is a mycotoxic infection caused by candida, a normally present microorganism in the vagina, along with other bacteria. In the natural state the vagina contains a balanced mixture of bacteria and candida. Lactobacillus normally living in the vagina prevents the ovulation into the vagina. If the balance of these organisms breaks in the vagina there will be mold growth. The most common causes of this disruption are:

- Use of antibiotics (reduces the amount of lactobacilli in the vagina and damages its pH)
- Pregnancy and any condition associated with increasing the amount of estrogen in the body.
- Use of oral contraceptives or hormonal substitutes.
- Uncontrolled diabetes.
- The immune system damaged by the use of cortisone kebe, various infections, such as HIV.
- Anything that changes the type and amount of bacteria normally found in the vagina, such as frequent vaginal showers, irritation from various lubricants.
- Sexual activity, although not considered sexually transmitted, can serve as an entry kandidës the road. / JoTabu.al