- 1. Yellowish discharge
- 2. White discharge
- 3. Grayish discharge
- 4. Yellow-green discharge
- 5. Brown discharge
- Home remedies options
Each type of discharge may indicate a different situation, ranging from the woman's physiological secretion to more severe inflammation, however, in most cases, the discharge indicates the presence of some vaginal infection. Therefore, treatment is usually done with antibiotic or antifungal remedies, such as Metronidazole, Clindamycin, Miconazole or Fluconazole, for example, in cream, ointment or tablet, which must be purchased at the pharmacy with the respective prescription.
These remedies should be indicated by the gynecologist, and if the woman notices that there is a vaginal discharge, she should make an appointment to identify which microorganism is causing this symptom and indicate the most appropriate remedy. Usually the gynecologist can identify the agent responsible for the infection only by evaluating the symptoms, however, he can recommend the performance of more specific tests to confirm the diagnosis.
The discharge is an increase in vaginal flow, which can appear with different characteristics, such as transparent, white, yellow, green or brown stains, in addition to having more fluid or pasty consistencies, having varying odors and being accompanied by other symptoms such as itching and ache. Better understand what each color of vaginal discharge means.
In general, the most common vaginal discharge can be treated as follows:
1. Yellowish discharge
The yellowish discharge, with a smell similar to that of rotten fish, may be indicative of bacterial vaginosis. In addition to the yellowish discharge with a bad smell, the woman may still experience burning sensation when urinating and an intensification of the smell after intimate contact.
Recommended remedies: In the case of yellowish discharge, the gynecologist may recommend the use of:
- Metronidazole 500 mg 12 / 12h oral use, for 7 consecutive days; Metronidazole gel 0.75%, intravaginal use, for 5 nights; Clindamycin cream 2% intravaginal use, for 7 nights.
It is important that treatment is done according to medical advice and is not interrupted even with the improvement of symptoms.
2. White discharge
The presence of white discharge, similar to curdled milk, with or without smell, associated with intense itching and burning when urinating may be indicative of candidiasis, which is an infection caused by fungi of the genus Candida that are part of the woman's vaginal microbiota.
Recommended remedies: If the diagnosis of candidiasis is made, the gynecologist may recommend the use of some antifungals, such as:
- Clotrimazole cream 2%, intravaginal use for 7-14 nights; Cream nystatin, intravaginal use for 14 nights; Fluconazole 150 mg oral use, single dose.
It is important that the treatment is not discontinued even after the symptoms improve, as there may be a return to the abnormal proliferation of fungi.
3. Grayish discharge
The gray, abundant, foamy and smelly discharge may be indicative of trichomoniasis, which is an infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis .
Recommended remedies: If the presence of Trichomonas is verified through urine exam, the gynecologist can indicate:
- Metronidazole 2g oral use, single dose; Tinidazole 2g oral use, single dose; Secnidazole 2g oral use, single dose.
4. Yellow-green discharge
The presence of yellowish-green discharge with a bad smell associated with bleeding and ador when urinating and in intimate contact, may be a sign of infection by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is a bacterium responsible for Gonorrhea, which is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI).
Recommended remedies: It is important that the diagnosis of gonorrhea is made quickly so that treatment is also started and complications are prevented. After diagnosis, the gynecologist can indicate the use of:
- Ciprofloxacin 500 mg, oral use, in a single dose; Ceftriaxone 1g, intramuscular use, single dose.
The treatment must be done by both the woman and the partner, as it is an STI, the bacteria can be transmitted from one person to another during unprotected sexual intercourse. In addition, it is very important that treatment is carried out following medical guidelines, because otherwise there may be development of resistance mechanisms by the bacteria, making treatment more difficult and favoring the appearance of complications.
5. Brown discharge
Like the yellowish-green discharge, the brown discharge may also be related to gonorrhea. However, it is also possible that there is brown discharge in the days following the end of the menstrual cycle, which is not a cause for concern. Learn about other causes of brown discharge.
Recommended remedies: The presence of brown discharge is usually not a cause for concern, however when accompanied by symptoms, it is important that the gynecologist make the diagnosis so that the most appropriate treatment can be started. Usually the treatment for brown discharge caused by bacteria is done with the use of Azithromycin or Ciprofloxacin in a single dose or for 7 to 10 days, according to the medical recommendation.
Home remedies options
Home remedies should not replace the doctor's instructions, however, they can be used in conjunction with remedies to accelerate healing and decrease symptoms, in addition to being a good option to prevent infections.
Some options include:
- Make a sitz bath with guava leaf tea, twice a day, useful to combat the discharge from Trichomoniasis and Candidiasis; Wash the intimate area with sweet broom tea with guava, drying with a clean, soft cloth for 1 week; Invest in a natural diet, based on fruits and vegetables, avoiding the consumption of industrialized foods as much as possible.
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