Leucorrhoea – Causes, Symptoms & Ayurvedic Treatment for Vaginal Discharge

This discharge is sometimes healthy and it is casual during pregnancy and menstruation as well. Leucorrhoea is not a serious problem among women but it can indicate the presence of illness and infections.

Causes of leucorrhea

• Hormonal Fluctuations- Hormonal changes can be due to pregnancy, menstruation, menopause as well as puberty and these lead to leucorrhea.
• Vaginal Irritation- This discharge could also be a result of vaginal irritation. It can be easily caused by soaps or condoms. Due to this, there is a rise in discharge levels.
• Stress- Stress and Emotional factors can also disturb hormones, which leads to unhealthy vaginal discharge.
• Pregnancy- During pregnancy there is a great imbalance of hormones. This leads to a rise in blood flow to the vagina causing hormonal changes.
• Infections- The vagina is sensitive to infections. These infections are also responsible for surplus vaginal discharge. Some of the common infections are Bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, cervical infections and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Psychological Response- Vaginal discharge can be affected by several psychological reasons. It is all a result of hormonal disturbances. There could be an increase in this white or yellowish discharge before or after menstruation.

Moreover, leucorrhoea is often accompanied by itching and pain. However, It can be diagnosed through our Ayurvedic treatment.