Vaginal discharge is a natural physiological characteristic for every woman. However, physiological phenomena can sometimes become abnormal. For instance, purulent discharge may indicate an underlying disease requiring prompt treatment. So, what medication should be used for purulent discharge? Generally, medications should not be used indiscriminately. Treatment must be administered under the guidance of a professional physician to achieve optimal therapeutic results.Common causes include trichomoniasis, chronic cervicitis, senile vaginitis, endometritis, uterine cavity effusion, and vaginal foreign bodies—all resulting from purulent bacterial infections.
It typically appears yellow or yellow-green with a fishy odor. Patients with purulent discharge may seek Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, those with mild symptoms can try some folk remedies: 1.Crush 10 ginkgo nuts and mix with boiled soy milk, taken once daily. 2. Decoct 15g white mung bean flowers and drink the decoction once daily. If vaginal discharge increases significantly, flows intermittently like menstrual flow, and exhibits changes in color, consistency, or odor, it is termed abnormal vaginal discharge. Such discharge typically indicates vaginal inflammation.Trichomoniasis infection causes milky-white, frothy discharge with vulvar itching. Yeast infections produce curd-like or cottage cheese-like discharge, also accompanied by vulvar itching. Excessive clear, transparent mucous discharge is commonly seen after estrogen medication (used for menstrual regulation), or due to pelvic congestion from excessive exercise, fatigue, or chronic constipation.
If trichomoniasis or fungal infection is suspected, a vaginal discharge sample should be tested to identify the cause and eliminate the pathogen. For trichomoniasis, metronidazole 0.2g orally three times daily for a 7-day course is recommended. For fungal vaginitis, nystatin tablets 500,000 units orally three times daily for a 7-day course are prescribed. Seek medical attention promptly upon noticing abnormal vaginal discharge.