What are the causes of white discharge, and can Ayurveda help regulate it naturally? - #16865

For the last few months, I’ve been experiencing an increase in white discharge, and I don’t know if it’s normal or something I should be worried about. Some days, the white discharge is thin and watery, while other times, it feels thicker and more noticeable. It doesn’t always have an odor, but sometimes I feel slight discomfort, especially before my periods. I don’t have itching or burning, so I don’t think it’s a yeast infection, but I still feel like something is off. I did some research and found out that white discharge causes can vary a lot. Some articles say it’s completely normal due to hormonal fluctuations, but others mention infections, stress, or even diet as potential white discharge causes. Now I’m really confused because I don’t know how to tell the difference between normal and abnormal white discharge. A doctor I visited told me it’s probably just a hormonal thing and that I shouldn’t worry, but I don’t feel convinced. My diet hasn’t changed much, but I’ve been under a lot of stress lately due to work. Could stress be one of the white discharge causes? I also noticed that whenever I eat too much sugar or junk food, the white discharge seems to increase. Could my diet be making it worse? I’ve started looking into Ayurveda because I read that it focuses on balancing the body rather than just treating symptoms. I came across herbs like lodhra, shatavari, and ashoka, which are supposed to help with female reproductive health. Can these really help control white discharge naturally? Do I need to take them in a specific form, like tea or powder? Also, does Ayurveda suggest any specific lifestyle changes to fix the root cause? Should I be avoiding certain foods or eating at specific times? I also drink a lot of coffee—could that be making my white discharge worse? If anyone here has dealt with excessive white discharge and treated it naturally with Ayurveda, I’d love to hear your experience. Did you see results quickly, or did it take a long time? Should I be doing anything else along with herbal treatments, like yoga or meditation? I really don’t want to go on medication unless I absolutely have to. So, if Ayurveda offers a long-term, natural way to balance my hormones and reduce white discharge, I’d prefer to try that first. I just don’t know where to start. Has anyone successfully treated excessive white discharge with Ayurveda? If so, what worked best for you? Any advice or personal experiences would be really helpful.