Slightly acidic vaginal environment and its natural microflora to prevent the development of pathogens that reach it from the outside. Protection against the penetration of further infection of the uterus and ovaries, is the mucus in the cervix. In healthy women, the excretion of mucus out, is a normal physiological phenomenon. It just turns into different phases of the menstrual cycle. In some cases, the appearance of women is a watery discharge is normal. But sometimes they are serious, the cause of the disease, treatment success depends on timely diagnosis.
What could be the cause of the natural liquid discharge in women
The consistency and amount of secretions vary, depending on the phase of the cycle. The density of the mucus produced by the glands of the cervix depends on the balance of female hormones, ensure the production and maturation of oocytes. Immediately after the end of menstruation becomes a "dry" period. A small concentration of estrogen, the mucous plug is the most dense, the discharge is almost gone.
Increase level of estrogen and maturation and the ovum, the discharge becomes more watery, and at the time of ovulation the choice to acquire the consistency of egg whites. Low density has been detected a few days after ovulation (release of a Mature egg in a protective bubble). The liquid medium of the structure allows the free passage of the sperm towards the egg, and after transfer to the uterus. In this stage estrogen is reduced, the main role of progesterone, whose task is to ensure conditions for further development of the embryo.
The best attachment of a fertilized egg in the uterus the epithelium layer swells and becomes spongy. Tissue, increases the amount of fluid. All this leads to the appearance of a woman in a transparent liquid discharge from the genital tract. At the end of the menstrual cycle the mucus begins to thicken. If pregnancy does not occur, it is the rejection of the endometrium (the epithelial layer), menstruation occurs, a new cycle begins.
Thus, the appearance of a liquid, such as water, discharge with no odor closer to the middle and second half of the cycle is the physiological norm. In this case, the woman has not detected any discomfort.
Liquid, such as water, the distribution may appear in the following cases:
- during pregnancy;
- during sexual intercourse (due to an increase the amount of natural lubrication during sexual arousal);
- as a result of frequent change of sexual partners (because of changes in the vaginal flora);
- when the hormonal changes, the cause of which can lead to a lack of regular sex life, prevention of pregnancy, and the use of hormonotherapy drugs and antibiotics.
- because of the stress, climate change, affect the biochemical processes in a woman's body, including hormone production.
Watery discharge during pregnancy
The first trimester of pregnancy the level of progesterone is still high. This also prevents the maturation of a new ovum, and the embryo is strictly in the womb. So watery discharge, usually does not happen.
12-13 weeks began to increase in the concentration of estrogen, which ensures the creation of new cells of the fetus and the poor woman's body for childbirth (changing the condition of the tissues of the cervix, to liquefy the mucous plug). The appearance of women have a watery discharge 2. and 3. trimester of pregnancy of course, if they are colorless, odorless, not accompanied by burning, itching.
At the end of pregnancy fluid, such as water, the discharge is due to the admixture of mucus in the urine. The uterus and fetus presses on the bladder, causing it to not close completely.
When the watery discharge during pregnancy is a sign of pathology
Threat symptoms in women are:
- the appearance of watery discharge in first weeks of pregnancy;
- the presence of unpleasant odors (putrid, sour or fish);
- green, yellow, grey color (indicating the presence of bacteria);
- brown or red discharge (signs of internal hemorrhage);
- irritation and itching in the perineum, burning sensation in the vagina;
- foam or other unusual structure of the discharge;
- temperature rise;
- pain in the lower abdomen.
These signs can indicate the occurrence of inflammation, infection, infections, sexually transmitted diseases. Create a risk of miscarriage or complications during childbirth, the probability of infecting the fetus during passage through the birth canal.
In addition: If all of these terrible traits women don't have, but the choice of the than water, has a yellow color and sweet smell, it may indicate a leakage of fluid in the amniotic SAC. This condition is dangerous, in the middle of pregnancy, causing premature birth, fetal death. At the end of the pregnancy, the dripping of the signs of the birth.
What diseases occur in women liquid discharge
The reason for the watery discharge can be inflammation and infection of the genital tract, the uterus and appendages.
Oophoritis – inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries. The result is damage to the swelling and scarring of the mucous membrane, can cause swelling of the tissues. There is a narrowing of the lumen of the fallopian tubes and the violation of their patency. Difficult to capture the eggs and moving them through the tubes into the uterus. Released in areas of inflammation fluid accumulates in the uterus and comes out in the form of heavy mucous secretions.
If the inflammation is not treated, it becomes chronic, share crebrescunt, becoming green-yellow color with admixture of pus.
Bacterial vaginosis (gardnerellosis). This disease is associated with an increase in the vagina of pathogenic bacteria Gardnerella, because of the disruption of the natural microflora. The cause of the violation can be wrong douching, change of sexual partners (unprotected sex), use obscene contraceptives use of antibiotics.
Inflammation later spreads to the uterus and appendages. The characteristic symptom of this disease is watery, often yellow discharge odor of the fish.
Note: Gardnerella moderation standards are always present in women. Dysbiosis contributes to their better spread.
Candidiasis (thrush) - fungal infection of the vagina. The reproduction of fungi present in the microflora due to dysbiosis. This causes vaginitis (inflammation of vagina) or vulvovaginitis (simultaneous failure of the external genitalia). The separation of the women are cheesy, has a sour smell. There is a strong burning sensation, swelling of the genitals, weakness. Becomes painful and frequent urination.
Erosion of the cervix. Causes of erosion are different: inflammatory and infectious diseases, damage to the cervix during abortion and childbirth. Mucous liquid secretion may be impurities in the blood. At a later stage they become Muco-purulent.
The cervix. Inflammation of the cervix, often accompanied by erosion. Is a high risk of infection ascending path of the uterus and appendages.
Cancer of the cervix. Rich, fluid, such as water, are due to the fact that the damaged tissue oozing of the lymph nodes.
Endometritis - diseases associated with excessive growth of the inner lining of the uterus, its spread in the pipes and even the abdominal cavity. This broke the process related to the ovaries, and hormone production. The watery discharge has streaks of blood, unpleasant smell. They are amplified before menstruation, appear immediately after them.
Sexually transmitted disease (infectious agents, sexually). These include: gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and others. Selection in the early stages abundant, watery, with an unpleasant odor. As a result, women have a wide inflammation of the serious complications. Have to deal with as well as sexual partner.