Is excessive white discharge in the vagina considered leucorrhea?

1. Excessive white discharge in the vagina is generally considered as leukorrhea.

2. Leukorrhea is a vaginal secretion in females, mainly composed of vaginal mucosal exudates, endometrial gland secretions, and cervical canal gland secretions. The formation of leukorrhea is closely related to estrogen. Most pre-pubertal girls do not have leukorrhea, but as the ovaries develop, they secrete large amounts of estrogen and leukorrhea.

3. Normally, leukorrhea is milky white and odorless or has no other abnormal odors. However, during the female ovulation period, estrogen secretion peaks in the body, and the amount of cervical mucus also increases, so leukorrhea becomes transparent and stretchy, but without other abnormal odors, usually lasting for about two to three days. Even if there is excessive white discharge in the vagina, it still belongs to leukorrhea and may indicate that the woman is in the ovulation period, which is physiological leukorrhea. If the discharge not only increases but also has an abnormal odor or color, it may be caused by diseases such as bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, or trichomoniasis.

4. Since symptoms cannot be the sole criterion for diagnosing diseases, to clarify the specific situation, it is necessary to promptly visit the hospital for relevant gynecological examinations to identify the specific cause and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.