All causes can be divided into several categories: external factors, physiological processes, inflammatory processes, infections and dysbiosis. Let's take a closer look.
• External factors.
In this case, external factors are easily eliminated, so if you determine the cause of the discharge, dealing with the problem will be quite easy.
An allergic reaction to soap products can be eliminated by replacing the product. Itching and excessive discharge caused by an allergy to sanitary pads will disappear if you change the sanitary product or replace it with cloth pads. You should also pay attention to clothes and underwear - they should be made from natural fabrics and not tight.
Water treatments are regular, more frequent if necessary, especially in the summer.
• Physiological processes.
The consistency and color of secretions can also be affected by physiological changes occurring in the body of a pregnant woman. Thus, thick discharge is considered normal during the first two weeks, greenish in the last two to three weeks, and thinner in the second trimester. The main thing is that there should be no smell, no itching, no increase in temperature.
• Inflammatory processes.
We are talking about inflammation of the uterus, bladder, ovaries and other organs, caused by streptococci, staphylococci, fungi, and E. coli.
• Infections.
Sexual infection with diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis is especially dangerous during pregnancy. It will manifest itself in a change in the color and smell of secretion.
• Dysbacteriosis.
Secretions will be outside the norm if there are obvious violations of the vaginal microflora.
In each case, laboratory tests and vaginal smears will help establish an accurate diagnosis.