Leucorrhea

Leucorrhea (or whites) is a fairly common problem faced by women of all ages. The main symptom is a yellowish white, thick vaginal which may sometimes be accompanied with a foul smell. It could be a symptom of non-specific vaginitis, or occur independently, due to hormonal or dietary issues. Most often, it goes away as soon as the imbalance is cleared, or the trigger factor rectified, but there are measure you can take to help avert it or at best manage it effectively to avoid embarrassing or awkward situations.

White, or Yellowish White vaginal discharge, which could be accompanied by foul smell. Other symptoms may include headache, nausea, bloating, stomach ache and fatigue. Since Leucorrhea mainly occurs due to hormonal imbalances (excessive load of estrogen on the reproductive system), symptoms related to hormonal imbalances, such as mood swings, anxiety, menstrual irregularities, etc could be evident. Women during pregnancy or ovulation may observe vaginal discharge, mostly due to an estrogen overload. Leucorrhea symptoms in adolescent girls is likely to occur, during the beginning of their menses.

The primary cause of Leucorrhea is increased blood flow in the vaginal walls due to an estrogen overload. But, it might also be indicative of a yeast infection or other conditions such as: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chronic cervical infections, Uterine cancer, Hormonal imbalances, Inflammation in vaginal walls, Psychosomatic Leucorrhea – Caused by distress, trauma or psychological syndromes that trigger a defensive mechanism causing hormonal imbalances or changes in the biochemistry of the intra-vaginal environment.

Two of the most Infectious parasites that most notorious for causing leucorrhea are Trichomas vaginalis and Candida albicans. Other fungal and yeast infections also trigger similar characteristic symptoms. If the discharge varies in viscosity or is more frequent or pronounced, it is most likely due to an infectious agent, and it would be a good idea to think about getting tested.

There is no specific treatment for leucorrhea, other than antibiotics (Nyastin, Povidone, etc) and hormone balancers, mostly estrogen blockers. Moreover women are advised to keep their vaginal environment clean, use an herbal or non-synthetic douche and avoid wearing tight underclothing (sticking to cottons is probably best). If your symptoms worsen, or persist indeterminably, you should consult with a doctor.

According to Ayurveda, Leucorrhea occurs due to a rise in the Kapha (Potential energy) of the body, which inhibits flow of nutrient plasma in vaginal cells. An increase in Kapha also bears down on the Pitta (Fire Energy), causing the vaginal membranes to purge. This imbalance is sought to be fixed by raising the digestive fire of the body and ridding the body from accumulated toxins. VedHerbs therapeutic treatment for Leucorrhea consists of: An Ayurvedic formulation of herbs and botanical extracts, to help rebalance your internal environment and balance the secretion of progesterone and estrogen. A homeopathic combination that helps boost immunity, making your vaginal environment inhospitable for pathogenic organisms Rejuvenating herbs, that help your reproductive system recover and normalize It is best advised to speak with a doctor before starting on this herbal treatment kit. You could either log onto chat with one of our Doctors, or email us at doctor@vedherbs.com to set up a (free) online consultation.