Leucorrhoea - Overview
Leucorrhoea is a
thick, whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge. It is the most commonly
experienced condition of women of reproductive age. Women experiencing vaginal
discharge, at first instance, feel very embarrassed and worried as to why they
are suffering from this problem. Though majority of the women fear and think of
it as a disease, usually it is a sign of just an infection. It is normal to
experience vaginal discharge few days before menarche (before a woman starts on
her periods for the first time), just before periods and during a sexual
fantasy or sexual stimulation. Some amount of discharge is normal and essential
for vaginal lubrication. However, the amount of discharge may increase due to
vaginal infections and may come and go from time to time.
This condition can
be quite embarrassing if characterized by foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
Leucorrhoea can often be a pointer to various gynaecological conditions and
infertility, and hence requires evaluation and treatment.