Give White Discharge a red signal!

Color and odor of white discharge may vary with time of the menstrual cycle

We don't give a thought to the white discharge, and feel it normal. But, excessive discharge may be a red signal to you.

White discharge before or after menstruation is normal. It acts as a gatekeeper to our reproductive system. They keep the vagina sanitized by carrying out the dead tissues and preventing them from infections. Vaginal discharge is thin and watery or thick and cloudy in appearance. Brown, red, or black vaginal discharge also occurs at the end of their menstrual periods in some women. Vaginal discharge returns to normal after ovulation which is regulated by natural hormones.

Color and odor of white discharge may vary with time of the menstrual cycle. There will be heavy discharge during ovulation, breastfeeding or when you are sexual aroused. They are not the red signal unless the smell and quantity vary from the usual accompanied by itching or burning sensation.

Women experience thick and whitish or yellowish colour discharge from the vagina which is normally experienced during puberty, or when sexual organs are under developing process in women.

Vaginal discharge is semi-fluid sticky substance which is made up of a mix of vaginal secretions and cervical mucus.

There are more than 25% of women who consult gynecologists complaining about excessive discharge of white fluid.

Reasons for excessive white discharge-

Variations in the balance of vaginal bacteria may cause changes in the texture of white discharge, smell , and quantity.

Hormonal imbalance especially of estrogen is the major cause for the excess of vaginal white discharge.

Secondary sexual characteristics also play an important role. Estrogen is the main hormone which regulates body functions in females.

In severe cases, estrogen imbalance may cause sterility.

Here are some reasons which upset this balance-

1. Birth control pills
2. Cervical cancer
3. Vaginal vaginosis, common in pregnant women.
4. Diabetes
5. Antibiotic or steroid use
6. Yeast infection
7. Pelvic infection after surgery
8. Vaginitis, itching around vaginal region
9. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
10. Trichomoniasis
11. Vaginal Atrophy

Untreated excessive white discharge may lead to-

1. Ovarian cyst
2. Cancer

1. Bacterial infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea that mainly occurs due to unprotected sexual contact
2. Vaginal Atrophy
3. Certain single-celled parasites that happen to be transmitted during unprotected sex as they are known to cause Trichomoniasis.
4. Candida
5. Pathologies that have happened in the cervix.

Remedies for white discharge-

1. Greek yogurt-

Yogurts are probiotics which contain Lactobacillus acidophilus. This live bacterium helps to maintain the healthy environment in your vagina. Imbalanced growth of bacteria can be regulated by Lactobacillus Acidophilus.

Plain Greek Yogurt is a home remedy and should not be consumed if contain added sugar as it tiger the growth of Candida Yeast.

2. Oil of Oregano-

Oregano is something you can find in your grocery stores. Oil of Oregano is used essentially to treat the fungal infection. It contains thymol and Carvacrol which are powerful antifungal. It is a natural blood thinner and should be avoided if you take some blood thinning medication or you have blood clotting issues.

Oil of Oregano should not be taken orally instead, should be inhaled as the part of aromatherapy.

3. Coconut oil-

Coconut oil os derived from the flesh of coconut and have anti-fungal properties. Coconut oil is effective in treating C. Albicans fungus, making this a best home remedy for fungal infections. You can apply coconut oil straight on the wound.

4. Apple Cidar Vinegar

This is the most popular home remedy for treating fungal infections. Using apple cidar vinegar while bathing by adding the it into lukewarm water and soaking it for 20 minutes could be beneficial in eliminating harmful microorganisms including yeast.

Also, you can include apple cidar vinegar into your diet.

5. Vitamin C-

Vitamin C is a strong immunity booster and a strong immunity can bring and maintain the balance in the body. Vitamin C also has anti-microbal property which helps in killing the overgrowth of candida. Vitamin C is recommended to be taken orally rather than applying it directly on the vagina.

6. Ayurvedic remedy-

Powerful goodness of rare and certified Ayurvedic herbs and extracts like, Ashoka, Daruharidra, Guduchi, Jeereka, Lodhra, etc. is very effective in treating the root cause of excessive white discharge. It provides relief from itching and burning sensation caused by the infection. It also promotes timely ovulation which can get disturbed due to infections. Namyaa Shwetkanika is one of such product which is totally ayurvedic and contains the ingredients that are effective in treating excessive white discharge.

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