AN AYURVEDIC APPROACH OF TREATMENT MODALITIES FOR SWETA PRADARA W.S.R. TO LEUCORRHOEA

Abstract

Leucorrhoea is common condition faced by many women across the world, though usually it is not a cause for serious concern, it is better to seek treatment to avoid complications. Leucorrhoea is white, greenish or a slightly yellow discharge from the vagina. Almost all women experience vaginal discharge, which is white and odourless, and this is a natural function of the body to maintain a healthy vagina and flush out harmful micro-organisms, but if there is any infection, the discharge changes colour. Leucorrhoea in pregnancy is common. It is normal in adolescent girls and may sometimes be evident in new born girls too. It may be due to infections from Bacteria, Yeast or other Microorganisms. Sexually Transmitted Diseases like Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia may also cause this condition. Common causes like Menstrual Cycle, Emotional Stress, Nutrition status, Pregnancy, Uses of Medication (Including Birth Control Pills and Sex arousal), These all causes affect the Vaginal environment i.e. pH of Vagina (Normal Vaginal pH is between 3.8 to 4.5, within this range, it helps to keep Bacterial and Fungal infections at Bay, Lactobacilli Bacteria live in the Vagina and secrets Lactic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide, which give the Vagina its acidic pH level. Vaginal pH level can change throughout person life), it may notice increased Wetness and clear thick discharge around mid -cycle. The pH balance of Vagina fluctuates during the cycle and is the least acidic on the days just prior to and during Menstruation. Infection, Therefore, are most common at this time. In Ayurveda literature, Leucorrhoea is not mentioned as disease entity, however white vaginal discharge is quoted as a symptom in multiple Gynaecological problems, sometimes this symptom is so severe that it overshadows actual disease and women seek for treatment of only this symptom. This condition is called as ‘Sweta Pradara’ described as condition characterized with white vaginal discharge not associated with pain, burning sensation and discomfort, thus it seems to as Leucorrhoea.