Greenish or yellowish-green discharge when accompanied by unpleasant odor, itching, and burning in the intima may be a sign of trichomoniasis, a vaginal infection, or vulvovaginitis, an inflammation occurring simultaneously in the vulva and vagina.
In most cases, the greenish discharge is almost always accompanied by other symptoms and it is recommended to consult the gynecologist as soon as possible so that it can indicate the best treatment.
Major Causes of Greening
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is a vaginal infection caused by the protozoan Trichomonas Vaginalis which may be sexually transmitted and is therefore considered to be an STD (sexually transmitted disease). This vaginal infection, in addition to causing green discharge, also causes pain during sexual intercourse, unpleasant odor, irritation and genital itching, painful urination and increased urinary frequency. Know all the symptoms that this disease can cause in Trichomoniasis.
Typically, trichomoniasis is treated with the use of antibiotic medicines such as Metronidazole or Tinidazole, which should be taken twice a day for 5-7 days of treatment.
Vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis is an inflammation that occurs simultaneously in the vulva and vagina, with a combination of vulvitis (inflammation of the vulva) and vaginitis (inflammation of the lining of the vagina). This inflammation beyond the Greenish Itch also causes irritation, itching, redness and genital inflammation, unpleasant odor, discomfort or burning sensation when urinating.
Vulvovaginitis can have several causes, as it can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or other parasites or by chemicals found in foams, soaps or perfumes, for example.
Generally, treatment of vulvovaginitis can be done using antibiotics, antifungal or antihistamines, depending on the type and cause of the infection. For example, if vulvovaginitis is being caused by an allergy to some product anti-histamine allergy remedies should be used to treat the problem. Learn more about how this disease is treated in Treatment for vulvovaginitis.
Home Treatment for Greenish Tongue
To complete the treatment, there are some hygiene care and home-made tips that can help when there is green discharge, which include:
- Wash the genital area 2 to 3 times a day with running water and the use of soap is not required. Here are some tips on how to do intimate hygiene by clicking here.
- Bathing with warm water or guava tea to help relieve itching in the genital area. Here's how to prepare a shower using this tea in home remedy for vaginal discharge.
- Avoid wearing tight or tight underwear by betting on cotton underwear.
Any change in vaginal discharge may be a way for the body to warn that there is a problem, so be alert to seek the gynecologist as soon as possible. Learn to identify what each Vaginal Bleeding color means by clicking here.
