Abstract

*Dr. Shahin Shaikh

ABSTRACT

Shwetapradar i.e. Leucorrhoea, also known as vaginal discharge is one of the major problems encountered in gynecological practice. It is a very common condition that has been experienced by most women of all ages especially in child bearing or reproductive age. It may be due to various causes like pelvic inflammatory disease, fungal infections, cervicitis, anemia, diabetesetc. Thedisease mainly has complaints like yonigatstrav, yonikandu, yonishula, katishula. Usually, it’s a nonpathological symptom secondary to inflammatory conditions of vagina or cervix and wants no medical interventions but it is significant if it is profuse, foul smelling, changed in itscolor and consistency and blood stained. The white discharge is, however caused by the presence of infection in any of these tissues and a variety of other factors. Bhahya andabhyantar chikitsa are described in Ayurveda. In Ayurveda, metal-based preparations, that is, bhasmas are indicated for the treatment of several gynecological diseases.