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VAGINAL DISCHARGE

Discharge is the fluid or semi fluid substance that flows out of the body through natural or abnormal openings.

Discharge is composed of cells and secretions from body organs/ cavities/ linings. When the discharge is of infective origin it would also contain microbial cells, and even neoplastic cells.
Vaginal discharge is the effluent from the vagina. it could be normal or abnormal.

Normal vaginal discharge is produced almost every day of the menstrual cycle (there are dry days), and its characteristics vary with the cycle. The most usual normal discharge is odourless, colourless-to-whitish, and does not itch. However it turns yellowish when it contacts air, giving the characteristic stain on female underwear. During ovulation it becomes more and like raw egg white, immediately before menstruation it may have a dark reddish tinge. In pregnancy, the vaginal discharge is copious, thick and whitish. It does not itch.

Abnormal vaginal discharge is produced in response to disease, e.g infection. Abnormal discharge could have the following characteristics;
✅ Yellow,
✅ creamy,
✅ brown,
✅ pink,
✅ watery,
✅ greenish,
✅ grayish,
✅ smelly.

Other symptoms associated with abnormal vaginal discharge include; �itching,
�burning/soreness especially during urination,
�lower abdominal pain,
� genital ulcers and swellings,
�Painful sexual intercourse,
�fever,
� vomiting, �menstrual irregularity, �abnormal bleeding.


Causes of abnormal vaginal discharge could be infections or other conditions. Infections could be sexually transmitted (STI) or not. Common STIs include;
gonorrhea, Chlamydia and trichomonas.
Non STIs are candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis. Other causes are allergic reaction to underwear, sanitary pad or tampons, foreign bodies in the genital tract and growths (cancerous and non-cancerous).

Treatment would be according to cause. All cases of abnormal vaginal discharge are best treated early and by a Medical Doctor to avoid complications such as spread of infection, pelvic abscess, painful menstruation or sexual intercourse and infertility/ sub fertility. Avoid chemists or self medication.

Prevention; Good personal and vaginal hygiene, protected sex, early diagnosis and treatment.


In conclusion, as regards abnormal vaginal discharge, time is of great essence, otherwise the girl child or lady could be maimed, possibly for life. Take appropriate action to preserve your reproductive health now!

Note that swissgarde Natural antioxidants such as Aloe power, buchu power, immune booster, Africa potato and super cider would prevent and help clear infections. But please always run a test to know the right medication to use its very important. �
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