10 FAQs About Leukorrhea
What Are Noninfectious Causes of Abnormal Vaginal Discharge?
Although bacterial infections cause 90 percent of abnormal leukorrhea cases, other causes may exist. Irritation and rashes can result from allergic reactions to chemicals like soaps and feminine hygiene products. A new sexual partner may also trigger a reaction.
Intrauterine and cervical cap contraceptive devices may cause abnormal leukorrhea. Intrauterine devices may change the color of vaginal discharge to brownish because of its continuous irritation of the uterine walls. Previous courses of antibiotics may allow a new overgrowth of bacteria.2Spence D; Melville C. ’Vaginal discharge.’ British Medical Journal. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2099568
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