LEUCORRHOEA AND HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

Types

1. Physiologic leucorrhoea

It is not a major issue but is to be resolved as soon as possible. It can be a natural defence mechanism that the vagina uses to maintain its chemical balance, as well as to preserve the flexibility of the vaginal tissue. The term "physiologic leucorrhoea" is used to refer to leucorrhoea due to oestrogen stimulation.

Leucorrhoea may occur normally during pregnancy. This is caused by increased blood flow to the vagina due to increased oestrogen. Female infants may have leucorrhoea for a short time after birth due to their in-uterine exposure to oestrogen.

2. Inflammatory leucorrhoea

It may also result from inflammation or congestion of the vaginal mucosa. In cases where it is yellowish or gives off an odour, a doctor should be consulted since it could be a sign of several disease processes, including an organic bacterial infection (aerobic vaginitis) or STD.

After delivery, leucorrhoea accompanied by backache and foul-smelling lochia (post-partum vaginal discharge, containing blood, mucus, and placental tissue) may suggest the failure of involution (the uterus returning to pre-pregnancy size) due to infection. A number of investigation such as wet smear, Gram stain, culture, pap smear and biopsy are suggested to diagnose the condition.

3. Parasitic leucorrhoea

Leucorrhoea is also caused by trichomonads, a group of parasitic protozoan, specifically Trichomonas vaginalis. Common symptoms of this disease are burning sensation, itching and discharge of frothy substance, thick, white or yellow mucous.

Causes

The most common conditions that might result into leucorrhoea include the following:

• Pregnancy, premenstrual or menstrual periods and congestion of the uterus.
• Infection of female genital organs.
• Irritation due to mechanical factors such as use of chemical contraceptives, intrauterine devices, etc.
• Emotional causes such as stress, anxiety, work pressure and sexual anxiety.
• Hormonal irregularities.
• Errors in diet, excessive use of stimulants, e.g., tea, coffee, alcohol and smoking.
• Medical conditions such as anaemia, tuberculosis etc.

Diet

Foods to be taken

• Healthy fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cranberries, oranges, lemons, black plums, okra, leafy greens, onions, brown rice, yogurt, as well as healthy herbs and spices such as ginger, garlic, and coriander.
• Increase intake of fruits, vegetables and salads.
• Increase liquids in the diet, such as water, soup, milk and juice. These help to flush out the toxins.

Foods to be avoid:

• Some of the foods that should be eliminated from healthy leucorrhoea recipes include eggs, meat, bread, mushrooms, sweets and any other food items that have been fermented.
• Avoid heavy, oily, fried, spicy, and sour foods.
• Tea, coffee, alcohol, aerated drinks, and non-vegetarian food should also be avoided.
• Sugar must be avoided if there is profuse discharge.
• Alcohol must be totally avoided.

Yoga and Exercise

1. Do stress bursting exercises regularly. 
2. Go on a walk or jog early morning. If the body is stress-free, its resistance to diseases is alleviated.
3. Regular practice of Surya Namaskara, Bhujangasana, Makarasana is also beneficial.

Homoeopathic Treatment of Leucorrhoea

Homoeopathy offers best treatment without any side effects, commonly used medicines are Dr.Reckeweg's BC 13, Alumina, Calcarea carb, Graphites, Kreosotum, Lilium tig, Natrum mur, Pulsatilla, Sabina, Secale cor, Sepia, Sulphur and Trillium pen etc. which can be taken as per symptoms of individual patient.