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Medical condition
Leukorrhea
Other names
Fluor albus, Whites
Specialty
Gynaecology
Leukorrhea or (leucorrhoea British English), also known as fluor albus, is a thick, whitish, yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge.[1][2][3]
It has also been referred to as "the whites".[4]
There are many causes of leukorrhea, the usual one being estrogen imbalance.[citation needed] The amount of discharge may increase due to vaginal infection, and it may disappear and reappear from time to time. This discharge can keep occurring for years, in which case it becomes more yellow and strong-smelling. It is usually a non-pathological symptom secondary to inflammatory conditions of the vagina or cervix.[5]
Leukorrhea can be confirmed by finding >10 WBC per high-power field under a microscope when examining vaginal fluid.[6]
Vaginal discharge is normal, and causes of change in discharge include infection, malignancy, and hormonal changes. It sometimes occurs before an adolescent female has her first period, and is considered a sign of puberty.
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