Vaginal discharge is a natural occurrence in adult women, typically increasing around menstruation. Normally colorless and odorless, abnormal discharge—such as discoloration or foul odor—indicates gynecological issues. Why does abnormal discharge occur?
Causes of Abnormal Discharge
Endometritis and Intrauterine Adhesions
Abnormal discharge is an early symptom of endometritis.The endometrium performs functions including menstruation, reproduction, excretion, and endocrine regulation. Inflammation disrupts these functions, leading to infertility.Tubal inflammation and obstruction rank as the leading cause of inflammatory infertility in women, accounting for one-third of all female infertility cases. Endocrine imbalance Endocrine disorders can also cause abnormal vaginal discharge. Typically, women experience increased, thicker discharge without odor.Women experiencing endocrine imbalance should pay attention to diet, get adequate rest, and avoid adverse effects during pregnancy.Symptoms include grayish discharge, increased volume, pus-like consistency, and foul odor. Prompt medical attention is essential to prevent secondary infections. Malignant Tumors Abnormal discharge resembling rice water or bloody fluid with a foul odor may indicate reproductive organ cancer.
Acute Cervicitis
Increased, purulent, or blood-tinged discharge, often accompanied by lower back pain and abdominal distension, may indicate acute cervicitis.
Dietary Remedies for Abnormal Discharge
Rock Sugar and Winter Melon Seed Soup
Take 30g rock sugar andWash and grind winter melon seeds into powder. Combine with rock sugar in a bowl, pour boiling water over mixture, and simmer gently in a clay pot. Consume twice daily for 5–7 consecutive days. Suitable for damp-heat pattern vaginal discharge; contraindicated for spleen-stomach deficiency-cold or loose stools.
Purslane with Egg White
Take fresh purslane, wash thoroughly, and place in a bowl. Pound into a paste and extract approximately 60ml of juice. Separate 2 raw eggs, discarding the yolks, and mix the egg whites with the purslane juice. Pour boiling water over the mixture and consume once daily. This formula is suitable for damp-heat pattern vaginal discharge. Those with spleen-stomach deficiency should avoid it.
Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Soup
Take 60g Chinese yam, 60g lotus seeds (peeled and cored), and 60g coix seeds. Wash all ingredients, place in an earthenware pot with 500ml water, and simmer until tender. Consume once daily; effects typically appear after 5–7 servings.This formula is suitable for abnormal vaginal discharge caused by spleen-stomach deficiency.