It was almost the ovulation period and I found that my leucorrhea started to turn red. This is a normal phenomenon, but I also have some doubts and uneasiness. So, what is ovulation? Why is my vaginal discharge red? Next, I will explain these issues in detail.
Why is my vaginal discharge red?
There is a kind of microorganism called "Lactobacillus" inside the female vagina. They live symbiotically in the vagina and help maintain the acidic environment of the vagina. During ovulation, the number of lactobacilli in a woman's vagina increases, causing vaginal secretions to become thinner, more transparent, and more sticky.
This change may cause my vaginal discharge to turn red, because the clear, sticky secretion contains a certain amount of sugar. When lactobacilli break down the sugar, the sugar will be converted into a substance called "lactic acid" in the vagina , these substances can make my secretions more sticky and transparent.
So, what should I do if my vaginal discharge is red?
If you find that your vaginal discharge is red, don't worry, this is a common physiological phenomenon. Usually, this phenomenon does not cause any health effects, but in some cases, it may affect your daily life.
If you are worried about the impact this phenomenon has on your life, you may consider the following:
1. Pay attention to personal hygiene: During this period, you should pay more attention to personal hygiene, such as cleaning the vagina and uterus frequently to avoid bacterial infections.
2. Increase exercise: Proper exercise can strengthen a woman’s immune system, thereby reducing the risk of infection.
3. Avoid overuse of vaginal cleaning products: Overuse of vaginal cleaning products may destroy the acidic environment in the vagina and increase the risk of infection.
Finally, I want to emphasize that if you find that your leucorrhea is red, don't worry too much. This is just a simple physiological phenomenon. If you are concerned about this problem, consider consulting your doctor for better advice and treatment.