Ayurvedic Management of Leucorrhoea (Shweta Pradara): A Case Report with Correlation to Contemporary Gynecological Disorders
Author : Dr. Ravindra Udapure
Abstract :
Background: Leucorrhoea is a common gynecological complaint characterized by excessive vaginal discharge, which may be physiological or associated with infectious, inflammatory, or other gynecological conditions. In Ayurveda, excessive whitish vaginal discharge is commonly described as Shweta Pradara. Its assessment may involve Kapha Dosha and other relevant Ayurvedic clinical parameters. However, Shweta Pradara does not correspond to a single contemporary diagnosis, making appropriate gynecological evaluation essential.
Objective: To describe the Ayurvedic assessment of Shweta Pradara and correlate its clinical presentation with contemporary gynecological disorders, emphasizing differential diagnosis, individualized management, and clinical outcome assessment.
Case presentation: An illustrative 28-year-old married woman, G2P2L2, presented with excessive whitish vaginal discharge for four months, persistent vaginal wetness, and unpleasant odor for one month. The illustrative examination recorded thin, homogeneous discharge. Investigations included vaginal pH of 5.5, a positive amine odor test, and clue cells on saline microscopy, findings compatible with bacterial vaginosis when interpreted in the appropriate clinical context. The Ayurvedic assessment considered Shweta Pradara with possible Kapha predominance.
Intervention: The proposed management framework included cause-specific contemporary treatment, individualized Ayurvedic assessment, genital hygiene counseling, and structured follow-up. The exact Ayurvedic formulations, doses, duration, and concurrent treatments must be documented from the actual patient record.
Outcome: A numerical follow-up framework is presented to demonstrate how symptom severity and treatment response may be recorded. The clinical measurements and outcomes in this illustrative manuscript are hypothetical and do not represent a verified patient response.
Conclusion: Shweta Pradara provides a traditional clinical framework for describing excessive whitish vaginal discharge. Integrating Ayurvedic assessment with appropriate gynecological investigations may support individualized care. However, the underlying cause must be identified, and the effectiveness of specific Ayurvedic interventions requires further clinical evaluation.
Keywords :
Shweta Pradara, leucorrhoea, Kapha Dosha, vaginal discharge, bacterial vaginosis, Ayurveda, gynecology, integrative medicine.
