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Vaginal discharge is the most common complaint among all women.
It is the fluid that is produced by the glands in the lining of the vagina and the cervix.
A small amount of vaginal discharge, which is milky white and clear with no odor, is usually normal.
The secretion of vaginal discharge which flows out of the vagina every day helps to maintain your vagina healthy and clean.
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Causes of Vaginal Discharge
Abnormal vaginal discharge may cause with the inflammation of vagina, usually known as vaginitis, which occurs due to an infection or irritation by a chemical. It mostly occurs in young girls with a discharge that may contain blood due to a foreign object in the vagina.
Yellow vaginal discharge treatment
There are many ways to treat yellow vaginal discharge. However, before any treatment, one should know the exact cause. If it is due to some infection, proper antibiotic course is to be advised. In any case of yellow vaginal discharge, one should be very careful and should keep area clean and dry. In Ayurveda, such discharges are generally due to malfunctioning of the reproductive organs and hence they are to be treated accordingly.
Bath tub containing some medicated decoction may be useful in treating yellow vaginal discharge. The decoction of those potential herbs includes Ashoka, Lodra, Amalaki, Patola, Neem, Shigru etc. The decoction can be made by having leaves of those herbs and then boiling them in adequate amount of plain, fresh water. When the content turns half, the decoction is removed. It is again then poured into the bath tub water. A woman suffering from yellow vaginal discharge should immerse her body up to the neck and should stay in that position for about 15-20 minutes. Practicing this twice a day may help in getting rid of local infections.
Internal medications may include Ashokarishta, Lodrasava, Arogyavardhini Vati etc. Avoiding contaminated food, drinks and restricting the diet with fresh fruit juices, dark green leafy vegetables may aid in getting rid of yellow vaginal discharge. Also, one should be careful while indulging into sexual intercourse and should take care of any infection. Safe sex (using contraception, especially condoms) is very useful in preventing and treating yellow vaginal discharge.
One should stop using any chemically made solution to wash that area. Also, masturbation is highly contraindicated while undergoing yellow vaginal discharge. Such acts may trigger the infection and may turn the case from bad to worse.
Home Care of Vaginal Discharge
To help prevent and treat vaginal discharge:
1. Keep your genital area clean and dry.
2. Do not douche. While many women feel cleaner if they douche after menstruation or intercourse, it may actually worsen vaginal discharge because it removes healthy bacteria lining the vagina that are there to protect you from infection. It can also lead to infection in the uterus and fallopian tubes, and is never recommended.
3. Use an over-the-counter yeast infection treatment cream or vaginal suppository, IF you know that you have a yeast infection.
4. Eat yogurt with live cultures or take Lactobacillus acidophilus tablets when you are on antibiotics to avoid a yeast infection.
5. Use condoms to avoid catching or spreading sexually transmitted diseases.
6. Avoid using feminine hygiene sprays, fragrances, or powders in the genital area.
7. Avoid wearing extremely tight-fitting pants or shorts, which may cause irritation.
8. Wear cotton underwear or cotton-crotch pantyhose. Avoid underwear made of silk or nylon, because these materials are not very absorbent and restrict air flow. This can increase sweating in the genital area, which can cause irritation.
9. Use pads and not tampons.
10. Keep your blood sugar levels under good control if you have diabetes.
