Causes of Leucorrhea Vaginal Discharge
Leucorrhea, usually referred to as whites is a white discharge from the vagina, an abnormal condition caused mainly by hormonal, body metabolic irregularities, unhealthy and unhygienic genital care. When the female body is stuffed with toxins due to unhealthy and unbalanced dietary habits, which when not eliminated by organs like kidneys, skin, and bowels , produces discharge through the mucus films and vagina in the form of leucorrhea resulting in pus like cream or light yellowish colored substance with strong odor . Women suffering with this ailment usually are irritable coupled with indigestion problems, abdominal pains, constipation, and frequent itching.
- According to Ayurveda leucorrhoea is caused usually among physically weak and anemic women
- Could be because of threadworms, lack of hygiene or due to infections.
- Soreness of the womb after childbirth, dislodgment of the uterus is another reason.
- Vaginal discharge can also be noticed during the time of periods in young women, because of coagulation of the mucus membrane.
- Leucorrhea can at times be seen after childbirth due to the damage caused to cervix At the time of delivery.
Home Remedies for Vaginal Discharge
Dry Indian Gooseberry(Amla) & liquorice(Mulethi)
Both of these in equal quantities mixed with thrice the quantity of honey, when consumed is an excellent remedy for leucorrhea.
Banyan or Fig Bark
Equal quantities of powders of these two tree barks boiled in good amount of water until it reduces to half its quantity. Douching with this lukewarm water cleans the genitals and relieves the discharge.
Nimb Twak (Neem)
Neem is a great healer of wounds, cuts and other skin related problems because of its antiseptic and blood purifying properties. The gum from the bark of the tree is highly curative.
Coriander Seeds (Dhania)
A teaspoon of coriander seeds soaked in a glass of water overnight and consumed the next day on an empty stomach is one of the ways to treat leucorrhea.
Fenugreek Seeds
These can be used both internally and externally. Adding the seeds to the morning cup of tea can be quite curative for vaginal discharge. On the other hand, fenugreek seeds can also be used in douching .Boil a handful of them in good amount of water, simmering it until it gets down to half its quantity , finally using this decoction as douche.
- Having a balanced diet with good amount of protein, fiber and other essential nutrients helps maintain a healthy body, builds up immune system to fight infections.
- Include yoghurt and fruit and vegetable juices.
- Do not starve yourself, maintain regular food timings.
- Avoid fatty, fried, spicy, sour, excessive diary foods, simple and refined sugars and food allergens.
- Maintain regular genital hygiene by cleansing with water.
- Avoid douching.
- Avoid tight fitting clothing, go for comfortable clothes.
- Avoid sexual intercourse totally while suffering with leucorrhea.
- Avoid stress, get good amount of sleep.
- Relaxing hot water baths and regular wet girdle packs will help.