Vaginal Discharge: Common Causes


This most commonest complaints among women seeking medical care. There is usually a little discharge secreted by the vagina just to keep it moist and this is considered normal, but the case of excessive discharge is always considered a problem. During mentration, a woman needs to take more measures to ensure her private area is clean. However, douching and other such practices are actually more dangerous than helpful. The process may introduce harmful
organisms into the vagina and care infections, or kill off the good micro-organsims needed to keep the balance.

1) Some reasons vaginal discharge may increased and still be considered normal with no reason for alarm are:
( When a woman is pregnant, When a woman is ovulating, When a woman is sexually excited, The period just before a women menstrates, When a woman is using contraceptive pills)

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2) Infections may affect any area of the vagina, even the deeper parts and may cause various signs, including itching, discoloured discharge, pain, sores and fever. Some of the commonest micro-monsters cause gonorrhea, candida and chlamydia. A lot of the micro-organisms that cause infections are sexually transmitted, while some are picked up by sharing toilets.

3)  Some illnesses and disease may directly or indirectly cause increased vaginal discharge. Conditions like diabetes and HIV can cause increased secretions.


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4) Inserting things into the vagina is another way to cause it to greatly increase dischage. Things like tampons when not regularly changed may lead to vaginal discharge and even infections.

5) Bad hygienic practices are also a very common cause of vaginal discharge. The type of underwear worn has also been implicated in the increase of vaginal discharge. Cotton panties are said to be best, with nylon, polyester and other non-absorbing panties increasing heat, humidity and micro-organism growth in the private area.

6) Excess vaginal discharge can also be a side effect of using antibiotics, especially when they are abused and not prescribed by a doctor.

Any woman experiencing voluminous discharge needs to see a gynaecology. Self medication does way more harm than good.

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