What causes yellow vaginal discharge after menopause?

Postmenopausal women with yellow vaginal discharge are likely suffering from inflammation, such as atrophic vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or cervicitis. After menopause, decreased estrogen levels lead to reduced local resistance, allowing pathogens to overgrow in the vagina and cause vaginal inflammation. Patients may experience increased and yellowish vaginal discharge, accompanied by itching of the external genitalia. When this occurs, it is important to visit a hospital for a vaginal discharge examination to check for conditions such as cervical cysts or polyps, followed by proper medical treatment. Patients should maintain good personal hygiene, abstain from sexual intercourse, and change clothing promptly.