How Much Is Too Much
Learn how excessive Progesterone can impact your life in a negative light, and how you can prevent it.
Case #: 1583
Concern：
I have a problem with constant discharge that has lasted for a couple of years. It is really thick and white and sometimes it even has a tint to it. I seem to have it all the time up until the time that I start my period and it will start again as soon as my period is over. I am currently not sexually active so what can be the cause of this?
Discussion：
As women, we go through a lot and so do our bodies. It might seem as if your body is ever changing, and in many ways it is.
Discharging Problems
In order for the vagina to remain healthy, the body must create and utilize a bacterium called doderlein bacillus, which is found in the vaginal tract. This bacteria prevents infection by maintaining a well balanced pH level. It is possible to throw off the pH by washing the vagina too often, or with frequent soaps and detergents. This leaves the vagina highly susceptible to infections.
The way the vagina and reproductive organs operate is detailed and intricate. If one thing goes wrong, it can cause a domino effect for numerous other parts.
Typically, when a woman is experiencing a heavy white discharge that does not include an odor, the problem is attributed to high progesterone levels. This reaction occurs a lot in women who take birth control for long periods of time. The pill is almost entirely based on progesterone, the other ingredient being estrogen. These two ingredients work together to trick the mind into believing that a woman is actually pregnant. Once the brain believes you are with child, it will send a message to ovarian function to shut down.
Progesterone Back Up
The reason why your discharge becomes so heavy and white, is because your liver is not able to keep up with the high amounts of progesterone that runs through your body. The livers job, in this aspect, is to cleanse the body of excessive progesterone and estrogen in order to prevent build-up and left behind residue. When the liver fails to do this your bodies natural reaction is to expel discharge because the cervix becomes overly stimulated from the excessive progesterone.
How To Fix It
Firstly, I would definitely suggest paying close attention to your personal hygiene. Staying away from soaps and shower gel that are heavily fragranced can save you a ton of headaches. I would also recommend switching to cotton underwear, and going commando when you sleep. This will decrease your chances of contracting a yeast infection.
It would also be in your best interest to utilize a natural remedy that includes ingredients such as Mexican Wild Yam, Dong Quia, Mucuna Pruriens, Safflower, and Paeonia Lactiflora. (SEE: Herbal Formula for Vaginal Looseness Restoration) These herbs are great for helping the liver out to cleanse the body of harmful toxins. They will also help to increase better blood circulation, and will greatly improve the transport of hormonal metabolites from the uterus to the cervix.