Significance of Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharge is a common gynecological symptom that varies in consistency, color, and odor, often indicating underlying health issues. This fluid, expelled from the vagina, may be normal or indicative of conditions like infections, cervical erosion, or hormonal changes, and can sometimes be labeled as "Shweta Pradara" in Ayurveda, characterized by a whitish hue. When abnormal, vaginal discharge can signal more serious health concerns, necessitating evaluation and diagnosis in a gynecological context.
Synonyms: Vaginal secretion, Vaginal fluid, Discharge, Leukorrhea, Secretion
In Dutch: Vaginale afscheiding; In Finnish: ·¡³¾Ã¤³Ù¾±²Ô±¹³Ü´Ç³Ù´Ç; In Spanish: Secreción vaginal
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Hindu concept of 'Vaginal Discharge'
In Hinduism, vaginal discharge symbolizes health concerns, specifically a fetid secretion linked to uterine conditions like Gulma, or variations in color and consistency, reflecting broader gynecological issues affecting women's wellbeing.
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Any discharge from the vagina, which can vary in color and consistency, often indicating underlying gynecic issues.[1]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) A fetid, water-like secretion associated with a Gulma formed due to the accumulation of blood in the uterus.[2]
The concept of Vaginal Discharge in scientific sources
Vaginal Discharge is identified as abnormal fluid leakage from the vagina, serving as a crucial symptom in the assessment of patients with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, according to regional sources.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is the fluid that comes from the vagina, which can be a symptom of a medical condition.[3] (2) Fluid that exits the vagina, which, when abnormal in color or smell, can be a symptom of conditions such as yeast infections.[4]