Vaginitis or vaginal infection refers to an inflammation of the vagina. Symptoms like vaginal itching, vaginal discharge, vaginal odor, and pain result in vaginitis. Infectious or non-infectious agents can cause vaginitis. These infections mainly arise from bacteria, yeast (mainly candida albicans) and parasite (usually trichomonas vaginalis which is a sexually transmitted infection). Other STIs (sexually transmitted infections) that can lead to vaginitis are chlamydia and gonorrhea. Non-infectious vaginitis may result from chemical irritation or allergy from the use of sanitary products, vaginal sprays, douches, perfumed soaps, etc. Some risk factors for vaginitis include hormonal changes during pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause or from taking birth control pills, having unprotected sex with a partner who might be having an STI, the use of IUD (intrauterine device), use of a vaginal spray, douches and uncontrolled diabetes.
Homeopathy offers safe, natural, effective treatment for cases of vaginitis. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s self-healing mechanism to fight infection and aid safe recovery. Homeopathic medicines reduce the inflammation of vagina and help resolve symptoms like abnormal vaginal discharge, itching and burning in the vagina, pain during intercourse and painful urination. In modern system of medicine antibiotics, antifungal medicines are given according to the cause that may lead to side effects with long-term use. While homeopathy offers natural recovery from vaginitis without any side effects.
Homeopathy offers complete cure in cases of vaginitis as it treats the root cause behind it. Homeopathy helps here to eradicate the infection from the body by boosting self-healing capacity of the body. Both acute as well as chronic cases of vaginitis respond exceedingly well to natural homeopathic treatment. The acute cases get resolved quickly while chronic ones take a little more time and get cured gradually. With regular course of homeopathic treatment, the chances of recurrence of vaginitis is also minimized.
Homeopathic medicines for vaginitis are selected after taking into account the nature of vaginal discharge and the attending symptoms in every individual case. After this, the potency and dosage of medicine is finalized for each case separately. Hence, it is advised to avoid self-medication and consult a homeopathic physician for correct prescription and dosage. This will yield best results.
Homeopathic medicines for vaginitis are natural and do not contain any chemicals or toxins, hence, are completely safe to use. These do not cause any sort of side effects and ensure natural recovery.
Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Vaginitis
Pulsatilla, Kreosote, Alumina, Natrum Mur, Sepia, Natrum Phos and Merc Sol are the top homeopathic medicines for vaginitis.
1. Pulsatilla – For Vaginitis With Thick Vaginal Discharge
Pulsatilla is a natural homeopathic medicine helpful for vaginitis when vaginal discharge is thick like cream. It is white (like milk) and gets worse on lying down. A burning sensation may be felt in the vagina along with backache.
When to use Pulsatilla?
This medicine proves effective for vaginitis with thick vaginal discharge.
How to use Pulsatilla?
Among its various potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency twice or thrice a day.
2. Kreosote – For Itching In Vagina
Kreosote is a wonderful medicine for itching in the vagina in cases of vaginitis. The itching is quite intense and violent. There may be soreness and burning in the vagina after scratching. The genitals are swollen too. The vaginal discharge may be white or yellow and smell putrid. Standing and walking worsens the discharge. Weakness may appear along with the discharge. There is a frequent urge to urinate.
When to use Kreosote?
Kreosote is an excellent choice of medicine to manage vaginal itching in vaginitis cases.
How to use Kreosote?
Kreosote 30C can be taken one to two times a day.
3. Alumina – For Vaginitis With Burning in Vagina
Alumina offers great help to manage burning in the vagina due to vaginitis. The vaginal discharge may get worse during the daytime and may be transparent or light yellow. It is also highly acrid, corrosive, and excoriating. Cold washing tends to relieve the symptoms. In some cases, stitching and throbbing pain in the vagina is also felt.
When to use Alumina?
Alumina is a useful medicine for vaginitis with marked burning in the vagina along with discharge.
How to use Alumina?
It is advised to use Alumina once a day in 30C potency.
4. Natrum Mur – For Vaginitis with White Vaginal Discharge
Natrum Mur works well for vaginitis cases with white vaginal discharge. The discharge is thick and profuse and tends to get worse at night. It tends to be acrid and is attended with itching and a smarting pain in the genitals. General weakness may also be present.
When to use Natrum Mur?
This medicine is beneficial to manage white-colored vaginal discharge.
How to use Natrum Mur?
Natrum Mur gives best results in 6X potency that can be taken twice or thrice a day.
5. Sepia – For Vaginitis With Vaginal Discharge And Painful Coition
Sepia is a well-indicated remedy for vaginitis with vaginal discharge and painful coition. In cases where Sepia works effectively, the vaginal discharge is clear, watery or yellowish-greenish. It may also be blood-stained. It gets worse after urinating. The discharge is excoriating with severe vaginal itching and burning pain. It may also have a fetid odor. Along with the above features, there is an increased frequency of urination.
When to use Sepia?
Sepia should be opted for cases of vaginitis to manage complaints of painful coition and clear or yellow-green vaginal discharge.
How to use Sepia?
Its use is mostly preferred in 30C potency once a day.
6. Natrum Phos – For Sour-Smelling Vaginal Discharge in Vaginitis
Natrum Phos is indicated for sour-smelling vaginal discharge in cases of vaginitis. The discharge from the vagina may be creamy or watery, and often honey-colored. It is often acidic.
When to use Natrum Phos?
Natrum Phos is a suitable medicine for cases of vaginitis with sour-smelling vaginal discharge.
How to use Natrum Phos?
This medicine can be used in 6X potency two to three times a day.
7. Merc Sol – For Yellowish or Greenish Vaginal Discharge in Vaginitis
Merc Sol is a homeopathic medicine used to treat vaginitis with yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge. The problem may aggravate during night. The discharge may be blood-stained, corrosive and itchy, leading to scratching. Scratching is often followed by burning. A smarting sensation in genitals is also present. The genitals may also be swollen. Pain, itching, and burning during urination in the genitals upon contact with urine is also present.
When to use Merc Sol?
Use of Merc Sol is suggested to manage yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge in cases of vaginitis.
How to use Merc Sol?
It proves to be the most effective in 30C power that can be taken once or twice a day.
Symptoms of Vaginitis
The symptoms of vaginitis include abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, and burning in the vagina, pain during intercourse or urination, and slight bleeding from the vagina. The type of discharge varies as per the reason. The discharge from the vagina in cases of vaginitis may be white, grey, yellow-green, thick like cottage cheese, and foul or fish-like in odor.
