Some women become anxious upon noticing abnormal vaginal discharge. However, beyond gynecological conditions, other factors can also cause yellow discharge: Heatiness: Poor habits like staying up late can lead to "heatiness" in women. This bodily heat may cause yellow discharge. If the discharge is yellow and odorous but no other symptoms are present, heatiness is likely the cause.
Inappropriate Clothing: Fashion-conscious women often wear tight pants, leggings, or tights, which increase vaginal humidity and temperature. This promotes fungal growth and contributes to yellow discharge.
Spleen deficiency with damp-heat: Yellowish discharge may also stem from spleen deficiency. This condition allows damp-heat to descend, manifesting as persistent, white or yellow discharge. Women with spleen deficiency may also experience a sallow complexion, poor appetite, and coldness in the limbs and lower abdomen.