Is excessive vaginal discharge a problem for you?

Leucorrhea is a vaginal secretion in women, consisting of white or transparent mucus that exudes from the uterine lining and lubricates the vagina; the amount is small and it has no special odor.

Under normal circumstances, the quality and quantity of vaginal discharge vary according to the menstrual cycle. After menstruation, a small amount of white discharge is normal; during ovulation, the discharge is abundant, transparent, and slightly sticky like egg whites, which are all normal manifestations.

"Leukorrhea disorder" refers to a significant increase or decrease in vaginal discharge, accompanied by changes in color, texture, and odor. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by local itching or even pain.

Women who generally suffer from vaginal discharge are mostly affected by 【excessive leucorrhea】. In the scope of traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that "all vaginal discharges are symptoms of dampness," categorized by five colors: white, yellow, red, green, and black, which serve as key points for pathogenesis and diagnosis. The main pathogenesis types include:

1.       Spleen Deficiency with Dampness – White vaginal discharge, thin and watery like mucus

2.       Kidney Yang Deficiency – Continuous thin white discharge, clear and watery in texture

3.       Yin Deficiency with Dampness – white or yellow vaginal discharge, thick texture with odor, burning and itching

4.       Damp-heat sinking downward – leucorrhea is yellow, thick and sticky with a foul odor, purulent or like tofu dregs

5.       Heat toxin accumulation – vaginal discharge is greenish or reddish, sticky in texture, foul-smelling, with abdominal pain or fever

In addition to the factor of internal "dampness obstruction," the local hygiene of the vagina also directly affects the condition of vaginal discharge.

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