HOMEOPATHY FOR LEUCORRHOEA (WHITE DISCHARGE)

Leucorrhoea is secretion of excessive white discharge through the vagina.

Normally an increased secretion is observed during the mid-cycle i.e at about 12th-15th day after the menses & lasts for 3-4 days.

Symptoms

·         This is a normal phenomenon & does not need to be treated if it causes no symptoms, like itching of the private parts or burning while passing urine. However if the symptoms are present or if the discharge continues longer than normal it needs to be treated. 

·         In case of advanced, chronic inflammatory conditions of these organs, it leads to discharge with pus, offensive in odour and colour varying from cream to yellow or light green.

·         In addition to the whitish discharge from the vagina, the patient of Leucorrhoea feels weak and tired. She also suffers from pain in the lumbar region and the calves and a dragging sensation in the abdomen.

• constipation
• frequent headaches 
• intense itching and
• Burning while passing urine

Causes

In virgins, the cause is usually poor personal hygiene,  irritation of the genital organs caused by various factors such as dirt, soiled under garments, intestinal worms and excessive mental stimulation of sex or masturbation.

In sexually active women, it could be due to a 

·         fungal infection acquired during intercourse,

·         Any uterine,cervical or vaginal infection,

·         Retained contraceptives, tampons,

·         Any local applications,

·         General ill-health,

·         Diseases like diabetes &

·         Uncommonly form uterine diseases like fibroids.

Management

Thorough history & examination is a must to trace the cause before treatment can begin. This is an absolutely curable condition with no serious implications for the future.

commonly used homeopathic medicines/remedies for leucorrhoea are: Alumina, Borax, Kreosote, Mag carb, Merc sol, Sepia, Pulsatilla, Medorrhinum, Ammon mur etc.