How to Control Vaginal Discharge

Female vaginal discharge is fairly normal, but some women’s have a heavier discharge which fluctuates around their monthly menstrual cycle.

Here are various ways to control vaginal discharge:

a. Wear cotton underwear because it will help you absorb moisture and because “cotton breathes,” it will allow air to circulate down there.

b. Do not douche all the time and because doing this on a normal basis will only alter the pH balance of the vagina.

c. Do not use vaginal deodorants and sprays; yes, these products will make your womanly area smell nice but they usually cause irritation.

d. Always use un-scented tissue/toilet paper because perfumes can cause irritation and actually increase vaginal discharge

e. See your physician if you notice that your vaginal discharge is becoming heavier than usual because this could be a sign of infection.

f. Change your brand of oral contraceptives if you notice that your vaginal discharge has unexpectedly increased when you started taking them.

g. Wash your vagina with anti-bacteria soap and doing this will keep your vagina clean and control discharge.

Discharges Caused By Infection

Women often experience discharges that are caused vaginal infections. There are three most common vaginal infections that affect women, namely:

Bacterial Vaginosis: the cause of this infection is not known, it usually affects women who have multiple sex partners or who receive oral sex. The symptoms of this infection include:-

• Increased vaginal discharge

• Vaginal discharge is followed by itchiness, soreness or rash

• Burning sensation on the skin during urination

• Cottage cheese-like discharge.

Trichomoniasis: a one-celled protozoan organism is recognized to cause this infection. This infection is mostly spread through sexual contact it can also be spread through wet towels and bathing suits from one person to another. The symptoms of trichomoniasis are:-

• increased amount of (pungent) discharge

• Constant urination
• swelling of the vagina

• Itchiness


Yeast Infection: this is the most general infection that affects women; it is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is caused by superfluity of yeast which caused by the change in the pH balance of the vagina. The symptoms of yeast infection are:-

• Increased amount of vaginal discharge

• Itchiness, burning sensation in the vaginal area and redness

• Cottage cheese-like discharge

because yeast infection is not sexually transmitted, there are foods that you eat that actually cause you to have yeast infection. Foods like these should be avoided: -

• Red meat

• Breads

• Processed foods

• Mushrooms

• Fermented food products

these foods contain yeast which can cause yeast infection.

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