Leukocytes in the smear

The number of white blood cells in the smear above the norm indicates infection and inflammation of the urogenital system.

Elevated white blood cells in the smear - reasons:

1. Dysbacteriosis of the intestine or vagina.
2. Oncological diseases of the urogenital system.
3. Infectious diseases.
4. Venereal diseases.
5. Fungal lesions, candidiasis (thrush).
6. Endometritis (inflammation of the mucous tissues of the uterus).
7. Cervicitis (inflammation of the cervical canal).
8. Adnexitis (inflammation of the ovaries or fallopian tubes).
9. Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).
10. Colpitis (inflammation of the mucous membranes of the vagina and cervix).

Elevated white blood cells in the smear - symptoms:

• problems with urination and bowel movement;
• pain in the pelvic area and anus;
• chewy discharge in large quantities;
• unpleasant odor of discharge;
• menstrual cycle disorders;
• unsuccessful attempts to become pregnant;
• itching in the genital area.

Sometimes no visible signs are found, so it is important to regularly undergo a preventive checkup with a gynecologist.

Leukocytes in the smear - treatment

To draw up the right treatment regimen, you need to get a consultation from your doctor and conduct additional research:

1. Analysis for human papillomavirus.
2. Analysis for the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
3. Ultrasound of the pelvic organs.
4. Bacterial sowing.
5. Urine and blood tests.

After the diagnosis is established and the cause of the increase in white blood cells is identified, a treatment is prescribed in the smear, which includes:

• elimination of the inflammatory process with antibiotics or antiviral drugs;
• application of antiseptic local remedies (suppositories, douches, tablets);
• protection of the liver from the toxic effects of medications with hepatoprotective drugs;
• strengthening immunity;
• intake of vitamins A and B in capsules or as injections;
• restoration of a healthy microflora of the vagina and intestines by the use of lacto- and bifidumbacterium;
• carrying out local sanitizing procedures in the gynecologist's office.

If the cause of an increase in white blood cells is thrush, then antibiotic therapy is not prescribed, because This method of treatment can cause deterioration and reproduction of candida fungi. In this case, antifungal drugs are used in combination with the use of hepatoprotectors. It is also possible to prescribe physiotherapy procedures.

What is dangerous increase of leukocytes?

The lack of adequate treatment and a long inflammatory process leads to the following consequences:

1. Chronic diseases of the genital organs.
2. Lesions of the urethra and kidneys.
3. Disturbance of hormonal balance.
4. Cervical erosion.
5. Infertility.
6. Miscarriages.
7. Pregnancy fading.
8. Benign and malignant tumors of reproductive organs.
9. Dysfunction of the ovaries.
10. Mastopathy, fibroadenoma.

Reduced white blood cells in the smear

If the content of white blood cells in the smear is below normal, then there is no cause for concern. The specified value of 15 units is the maximum allowable. Single white blood cells in the field of vision indicate a normal microflora of the mucous membranes and the absence of any diseases.