Slightly acidic environment of the vagina and its natural microflora inhibit the development of pathogenic micro-organisms that get in there from the outside. Protection against the penetration of infection on to the uterus and ovaries, serving the mucus in the cervix. In healthy women the excretion of mucus out - it is a normal physiological phenomenon. Her appearance only differs in the different stages of the menstrual cycle. In some cases, the incidence in women watery discharge is the norm. But sometimes their cause serves a serious disease, success of treatment, which depends on timely diagnosis.
What can be the cause of the natural liquid secretions in women
The consistency and amount of bleeding varies depending on the phase of the cycle. The density of the mucus produced by the glands of the cervix depends on the ratio of the female sex hormones, which ensure the formation and maturation of the eggs. Right after the end of menstruation occurs, the "dry" period. The content of estrogen a minimum, the mucous membrane of the cork to the most thick discharge almost absent.
With the growth of the levels of estrogen and maturation of the eggs are more watery to, and at the time of ovulation the discharge will acquire the consistency of egg white. The lowest density occurred within a few days after ovulation (the output of a Mature egg from the protective bubble). The liquid consistency of environment provides free passage of the sperm towards the eggs, and also its further migration into the uterus. At this stage it is the content of estrogen decreases, the main role is played by progesterone, the function of which is to ensure conditions for further development of the embryo.
For better attachment of the fertilized egg in the uterus of its epithelial layer with enlarged and loosened. While in the tissues, increases the content of the fluid. All of this leads to the formation of the women is a transparent liquid secretions of the genital organs. At the end of the menstrual cycle, the mucus begins to thicken. In the event that pregnancy has not occurred, leads to the release of the endometrium (the epithelial layer), it is menstruation, a new cycle begins.
Therefore, the appearance of the liquid, such as water, discharge without odor, closer to the middle and in the second half of the cycle is the physiological norm. While the women are not observed any uncomfortable feelings.
Liquid like water, the discharge can also appear in the following cases:
- during pregnancy;
- during sexual intercourse (due to an increase in natural lubrication during sexual arousal);
- due to frequent change of sexual partners (due to changes in the microflora of the vagina);
- during the hormonal changes, which cause may be the lack of a regular sexual life, protection from pregnancy, as well as the use of gormonoterapii drugs and antibiotics;
- due to stress, changes in climate, which affect the biochemical processes in the female body, including the production of hormones.
Watery discharge during pregnancy
In the first trimester of pregnancy the level of progesterone remains high. This prevents the maturation of new eggs and the embryo is firmly held in the womb. So watery bleeding usually does not happen.
At the 12-13 week starts the increase in the concentration of estrogen, which ensure the formation of new cells of the fetus, and parat the body of a woman at childbirth (changing the condition of the tissue of the cervix, thickening of the mucous membrane cork). The incidence in women watery selections in 2 and 3 trimester of pregnancy naturally, if they are colorless, odorless, is not accompanied by burning, itching.
At the end of pregnancy the fluid, such as water, the discharge appear because of the mixing of mucus in the urine. The uterus and the fetus is putting pressure on the bladder, causing it to close completely.
Though watery discharge during pregnancy, are a sign of pathology
Dangerous symptoms in women are:
- the emergence of a watery discharge from the first weeks of pregnancy;
- the presence of odor (smelly, sour or fishing);
- green, yellow, grey color (indicative of the presence of bacteria);
- brown or red highlighting (the symptoms of internal hemorrhage);
- irritation and itching of the skin in the groin, burning sensation in the vagina;
- foam or other unusual structure of the discharge;
- an increase in temperature;
- pain in the lower abdomen.
These symptoms may indicate the occurrence of inflammatory processes, infection with sexually transmitted infections. Is created a threat of miscarriage or complications during the birth, high probability of infection of the fetus during passage through the birth canal.
Appendix: If any of these serious symptoms in women no, but the discharge, such as water, have a yellow color and sweet smell, it can talk about the leakage of amniotic fluid. Such a state is dangerous in the middle of pregnancy, it becomes a cause of premature birth, fetal death. At the very end of the pregnancy leakage is indicative of the onset of labor.
In what kind of diseases in women will appear discharge of the liquid
The cause of the watery discharge may be inflamed and infectious the defeat of the genital tract, the uterus and appendages.
Salpingo-ovarian – inflammatory process in the fallopian tubes and the ovaries. In the result, there is damage to the engorgement and scarring of the mucous membrane, arise from swelling of the tissues. Occurs a narrowing of the lumen of the fallopian tubes, the violation of their patency. It's hard to capture the eggs and the movement of their tubes to the uterus. You catchy in places of inflammation fluid accumulates in the cavity of the uterus and comes out in the form of abundant mucus secretions.
If the inflammation is not treated, then it becomes chronic, the selection crebrescunt, obtained is a greenish-yellow color, due to the admixture of pus.
Bacterial vaginosis (gardnerellosis). This disease is caused by reproduction in the vagina of pathogenic microbes gardnerellas a violation of the natural microflora. The cause of the disorder can be bad showering, changing sexual partners (unprotected sex), use of inappropriate birth control, taking antibiotics.
The inflammation continues to spread to the uterus and appendages. A characteristic sign of this disease are watery, often yellow discharge with the smell of fish.
Note: Gardnerella in moderation in the norm are always present in women. Dysbiosis contributes to their enhanced reproduction.
Candidiasis (thrush) - fungal defeat of the vagina. Reproduction of fungi present in the microflora, occurs because of dysbiosis. When this occurs the inflammation of the vagina (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the vagina) or candidiasis (simultaneous defeat of the external parts of the genital organs). In this selection for women appear cheesy kind, have a sour smell. Is feel a strong burning sensation, swelling of the genital organs, general weakness. Becomes painful and frequent urination.
Erosion of the cervix. The causes of erosion are various: inflammatory and infectious diseases, injury of the cervix during abortion and childbirth. Slimy fluid discharge may have an admixture of blood. In the running phase becomes mucous-purulent.
Cervicitis. Inflammation of the cervix, often accompanied by erosion. There is a greater risk of spreading infection on the upward path to the uterus and appendages.
Cancer of the cervix. A rich selection of, the liquid, such as water, appear due to the fact that over the damaged tissue seeps lymph.
Endometritis - a pathology associated with the excessive growth of the inner lining of the uterus, its spread in the pipe and even into the abdominal cavity. While this disrupted the processes associated with the work of the ovaries and hormone production. Watery secretions have veins of blood, unpleasant smell. They are better than monthly salary, appear immediately after them.
Sexually transmitted diseases (causative agents of infections transmitted sexually). These include: gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and other. Discharge in the initial stage of abundant, watery, with an unpleasant odor. The consequences for women are extensive inflammatory processes with severe complications. The treat must be at the same time both sexual partners.