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Leucorrhoea is commonly known as "white discharge." Ayurveda refers leucorrhoea to Swetpradra. The word means excessive white discharge. It is believed to be caused by aggravation or vitiation of Kapha Dosha. This commonly occurs in patients who are weak, emaciated, and anemic. Most women experience a certain amount of vaginal secretion, which is the body's natural way of cleansing, lubrication, and guarding the vagina against the infections.
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Tips 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.
Infections are treated with antibiotics. Often just one dose of antibiotics by mouth is enough. Alternatively, you may use vaginal cream forms of antibiotics, especially if you have significant side effects from taking antibiotics by mouth. Also, the vaginal cream can be more soothing for the inflamed, sore vaginal lining. If you are diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis, you may be prescribed an antibiotic called metronidazole (Flagyl). If your doctor suspects you have a
sexually transmitted disease based on your history and physical exam, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics administered by injection and by mouth in the office before the tests results can confirm the diagnosis.
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If you have recurrent yeast infections and recognize the symptoms, you may use over-the-counter antifungal creams first without a prescription. If your symptoms do not improve, you should see your health-care provider for an exam to confirm the diagnosis and make a change in treatment.
Atrophic vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) may develop with hormonal changes, for example, after pregnancy or while on birth-control pills. More commonly, it occurs during or after menopause. After menopause, hormone-replacement therapy may be administered by mouth or vaginally. Vaginal administration exposes you to lower levels of hormones. For mild cases, using a water-based lubricant may be enough. If you take birth-control pills, changing the type or strength of pill may help to get rid of atrophic vaginitis.
Sexual partners do not have to be treated unless you are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease, or you experience recurrent infections and no other factor is making you prone to infection. If your sexual partner experiences a new discharge or discomfort when urinating or during intercourse, he or she should be evaluated by a health-care provider.
