Vaginal discharge is a white fluid secreted from the female vagina. It serves as a barometer of a woman's health; abnormal discharge indicates potential disease invasion. What factors cause abnormal vaginal discharge?
Causes of Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
1. Excessive use of cleansing solutions.Frequent vaginal rinsing, especially with cleansers, reduces lactobacilli, disrupting the vaginal microecological balance and causing dysbiosis. 2. Long-term use of sanitary pads. Prolonged use of sanitary pads restricts airflow. Combined with abundant vaginal discharge, this often keeps the vulva moist, irritating the local skin. This disrupts vaginal balance and increases infection risk.
3. Atrophic vaginitis. A small number of women develop this condition due to bilateral ovarian removal, early menopause, or postmenopause. Gradual estrogen deficiency causes the vaginal walls to thin and weaken, making them susceptible to bacterial infections and inflammation, resulting in increased discharge.
4. Malignant tumors. Increased vaginal discharge resembling rice-washing water or bloody fluid with a foul odor may indicate malignant tumors in the reproductive organs.
Remedies for Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
Ginkgo Biloba Soy Milk Soup
Crush 10 ginkgo nuts (pits and skins removed), add to soy milk, and simmer until cooked. Consume once daily for several consecutive days to see results. Suitable for early-stage cases with increased discharge. Note: Ginkgo contains toxins; ensure thorough cooking and avoid prolonged use.
Purslane with Egg White
Wash fresh purslane, place in a bowl, and mash thoroughly with a pestle. Extract approximately 60ml of juice. Separate 2 raw eggs, discarding the yolks, and mix the whites with the purslane juice. Pour boiling water over the mixture and consume once daily. This remedy is suitable for damp-heat patterns but should be avoided by those with spleen-stomach deficiency.
Chinese Yam and Lotus Seed Soup
Ingredients: 60g Chinese yam, 60g lotus seeds, 60g coix seeds.
Preparation: Take 60g Chinese yam, 60g lotus seeds, and 60g coix seeds.Wash the Chinese yam, lotus seeds (peeled and cored), and coix seeds. Place all ingredients in an earthenware pot, add 500ml water, and simmer until cooked. Take once daily. Effects are typically seen after 5-7 doses. This formula is suitable for abnormal vaginal discharge caused by spleen-stomach deficiency.