Watery discharge is a common occurrence in every woman’s life and is essential for maintaining vaginal health. Typically, this discharge is clear and off-white or slightly yellowish. However, if you notice sudden changes in color or odor, it could be a cause for concern. You can address unusual discharge by using home remedies to manage it.
This watery discharge helps keep the vaginal area moist, which is essential for preventing infections and maintaining overall vaginal health. Without it, the vagina can become dry, leading to discomfort during intimacy and increasing the risk of fungal infections.
While watery discharge is generally beneficial, if it becomes thick and has a strong odor, it may indicate an infection or other health issue that requires immediate attention.
### Types of Watery Discharge
Watery discharge varies in color, thickness, and consistency, and understanding these differences can help identify whether they are due to a natural cause or a sign of an infection.
#### White, Yellowish, and Grey Discharge
If your discharge is white, yellowish, or grey and has a fishy odor, it may indicate a vaginal infection, which needs prompt medical attention to prevent the infection from spreading to the reproductive system. Symptoms often include swelling and itching.
#### Green or Yellow Discharge
Thick, smelly, and chunky green or yellow discharge typically signals a bad health condition, often caused by trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection that needs treatment to avoid serious complications.
#### Yellow Cloudy Discharge
Yellow cloudy discharge accompanied by pelvic pain could be a sign of gonorrhea. Early treatment is crucial to stop this discharge and prevent further health issues.
#### Brown or Reddish-Brown Discharge
Brown or reddish-brown discharge may indicate irregular menstrual cycles. While some causes may be benign, others could be serious, like cervical cancer or thyroid issues, especially if accompanied by pelvic pain and bleeding. Immediate medical attention is necessary for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
#### White, Cheesy, and Thick Discharge
This type of discharge is usually due to a yeast infection, often accompanied by swelling and itching around the vulva. Prompt treatment can alleviate these symptoms and prevent further issues.
### Home Remedies for Watery Discharge
If unusual watery discharge is diagnosed as a result of an infection or other health condition, it’s essential to treat it immediately. Here are some effective home remedies:
#### Mango Paste
Mango has cooling and soothing properties. To use, smash a ripe mango into a paste, apply it to the vaginal area, let it dry, and then rinse with fresh water. Using this paste can help alleviate burning and itching.
#### Sandalwood Oil
Warm one tablespoon of sandalwood oil and apply it to the vaginal area several times a week to prevent bacterial growth and address white discharge.
#### Yogurt
Yogurt has cooling and soothing effects and its probiotic properties can fight vaginal infections and reduce white discharge. Apply natural, unflavored yogurt to the external vaginal area, let it dry, and rinse. Repeat several days a week.
#### Baking Soda
Baking soda helps balance the body’s pH levels. Mix baking soda in a glass of water and drink daily, or add it to your bathwater to wash the vaginal area and relieve white discharge symptoms.
#### Garlic
Garlic has antibacterial properties. Prepare a garlic-infused water boil, let it cool, strain, and wash the vaginal area. Repeat nightly for best results.
#### Calendula Flower
Boil calendula flowers in water, strain, and use the water to clean the vaginal area regularly to combat white discharge caused by bacterial infections.
#### Alum
Mix alum powder with water to create a paste and apply it to the vaginal area for 10 minutes, then rinse. Repeat several times a week to address white discharge.
#### Cumin Seeds
Grind cumin seeds, mix with honey to form a paste, and apply it to the vaginal area for 10 minutes before rinsing. Repeat several days a week for relief.
#### Cranberry
Cranberries are beneficial for vaginal health. Consuming cranberries or drinking cranberry juice can help fight infections and reduce white discharge.
#### Turmeric
Mix turmeric powder with garlic cloves and consume daily to relieve burning and itching and reduce white discharge.
#### Betel Nuts
Consume betel nuts directly or mix with crushed rose petals and sugar to make a paste. Apply the paste to the vaginal area for 10 minutes before rinsing.
#### Indian Gooseberry (Amla)
Grind dried amla into a powder and consume two tablespoons mixed with honey daily to treat white discharge.
These home remedies can be effective in treating and managing watery discharge and related vaginal health issues.