Causes for Leucorrhoea
It can be due to inflammation of the womb following child birth,displacement of the uterus.
The most common causes are vaginal infection and hormonal and metabolic disorders. AYURVEDA considers that leucorrhoea is caused by the vitiation of kapha.It occurs mainly among weak,emaciated and anemic women.
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Displacement of the womb, unhygienic conditions:The other common causes of leucorrhoea are displacement of the womb and unhygienic conditions which attract the bacteria to the genital organs.
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Injury - Injury to the vagina or cervix or womb during childbirth, abortion, or excessive sexual indulgence can cause erosions and infections with discharges.
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Poor hygienic conditions and lack of cleanliness - non hygienic measures, especially during menses, can create infection and cause leucorrhoea.
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Diabetes and anemiacan cause leucorrhoea due to weakened immunity.
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Irritation of IUCD (Intra uterine contraceptive device) can cause pain and discharges.
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Sprays and jellies which are used by males for provoking sexual act and jellies and drugs taken by females to kill sperms to avoid conception can cause leucorrhoea.
The excess vaginal discharge can be due to following reasons: -
1) Physiological reason:
The normal discharge/secretion is expected to increase with rise of hormone level (oestrogen) which is seen- During Puberty, During menstrual cycle, During sexual excitement,Pregnancy.
2) Cervical reason:
Non-infective cervical lesion can cause excessive secretion.
3) Vaginal reason:
When pelvic congestion increase give rise to excessive discharge e.g. uterine prolapse, Chronic pelvic inflammation and use of contraceptive pills.
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