Leucorrhea (Discharge)
Leucorrhea means a whitish discharge from the female genitals. It is an abnormal condition of the reproductive organs of women. It is a discharge from the female genital tract which is often associated with infection of the genital tract by some organism. It does not develop suddenly in an acute problem. In pregnancy it is a normal phenomenon and in it is also common in girls of age of puberty.
Ayurvedic Concepts :
In Ayurveda, Leucorrhea is caused by the aggravation or vitiation of kapha dosha. In weak and anemic women it commonly occurs. Some metabolic and hormonal disturbances are also responsible for Leucorrhoea. It produces irritation and it is often associated with digestive disturbances. "Nidanam parivarjanam" that means we have to cure the cause of the disease. Whenever the body is full of toxins due to wrong dietary habits and the eliminative organs such as skin, bowels, lungs and kidneys are unable to eliminate the toxins, the body produces a profuse discharge or elimination through the mucous membrane of the uterus and vagina in the form of leucorrhoea. In the case of advanced, chronic inflammatory conditions of these organs, it leads to a discharge with pus, offensive in odor and color varying from cream to yellow or light green. These symptoms often are made worse by sexual intercourse.
Causes for Leucorrhea :
- Hormonal disturbance
- Improper hygiene
- Indigestion
- Constipation
- Anemia
- Diabetes
- Intestinal worms
- Wound created by itching
Symptoms of Leucorrhoea:
- White discharge from vagina
- Weakness
- Lethargy
- Pain in the lumber region & calves
- Dragging sensation in the abdomen
- Constipation
- Frequent headaches
Do's and Don'ts for Vaginal Irritation :
- There should be no fasting.
- Use cold water compress or cool baths for decreasing itching.
- Wash the vaginal and genital area once a day with plain water or a mild, non perfumed soap.
- Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
- Wear cotton and avoid tight-fitting clothing.
- Avoid tight jeans.
- Avoid the use of feminine deodorant sprays and other perfumed products.
- Avoid douching.
- Eat a balanced diet, which will help keep your body healthy and help maintain a normal balance of organisms in the vagina.
- Morning walk is very helpful in this case.
Diet for Vaginal Discharge:
Eat yogurt. Avoid simple and refined sugars (breads, pasta, baked goods, sweets), dairy products, alcohol, peanuts, fresh or dried fruit, fruit juice, and food allergens. Eat plenty of protein, vegetables, and grains. Heavy indigestible food, sour things should be avoided. Drinking cranberry juice may be helpful.
Lifestyle:
Have a sound sleep free from tensions. You should not keep awake late in the night. Sexual intercourse should be avoided. A morning walk is very helpful. Hygienic measures should be followed carefully.
Home Remedies:
- Boil hoarse gram in water
- Washing and cleaning of the vagina and internal parts with Spatika (alum) water will be very effective
- Shelled tamarind seeds, macerated in milk is very efficacious in Leucorrhea.
- Prepare a paste from the pulp of mango and apply it on the vagina. This is one of the most effective remedies for treating leucorrhea.
- Take 2 to 3 tsp fenugreek seeds and put them in a liter of water. Boil the decoction for concerning half an hour, on a low flame. Thereafter, strain the mixture and drink it.
- Cook some rice in half a liter of water. Once cooked, strain the water and add a tsp of sugar to it. Drink this liquid. It is useful for treating leucorrhea.
- In one liter of water, put 200 grams ladyfinger. Boil this decoction until the water reduces to half. Strain the mixture and add sugar to taste. Drink 70 ml of this decoction, every 3 hours.
- Put some walnut tree leaves in one liter of water and boil until the combination is reduced to half. Use it on the affected area, with the help of a douche.
- Soak a tsp of coriander seeds in a glass of water. Keep this all night and have it, first thing in the morning. Repeat this for a week.
- Chewing betel nut after meals is thought to be cooperative in treating leucorrhea
- Put some guava leaves in one liter of water and boil until the assortment is reduced to half. Use it on the exaggerated area, with the help of a douche.
- Rub either the top or the leaves of Amaranth in a cup of water. Filter this water and have it two times a day.
- Have 2 grams of Amalaki powder, with sugar or honey. It is effective in curing leucorrhea.
Ayurvedic & Yoga Guidelines :
- Pushyanuga Churna about three grams twice daily with milk, along with 20 ml of Ashokaarishtha, gives good results.
- Maintain good health fitness condition.
- complete rest is necessary. Make it easy with Anulom Vilom Pranayam (alternate breathing).
- Make some necessary alternation in food. Avoid fried, hot, and spicy foods, pickles, maida, and its products. Reduce sugar, fermented foods, mushrooms, pastries, sweets, cheese, puddings and alcohol. Take plenty of fresh curds.
- Vaginal area should be cleaned by washing it 1-2 times daily with plenty of water. Make it dry afterwards, using your own towels.
- Always wipe your anus after defecation from the front to back, to prevent infection from stools entering your vagina.
- Wear clean cotton panties and change out of wet clothes immediately.
- During your periods, use a good quality pads instead of tampons.
- Both you and your partner should wash hands and genitals before and after intercourse.
- Use a condom for sexual intercourse.
- Do not scratch, as the fungus may get under your nails and spread.
- Drink at least 10-15 glasses of water daily and include plenty of green-leafy vegetables and salads in your diet.
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