Kapanlagi.com - For women, excessive vaginal discharge is one of the health problems that often causes discomfort. This is because excessive vaginal discharge can make the vaginal area moist and sometimes cause an unpleasant odor. However, it turns out that there are several foods that can cause excessive vaginal discharge that need to be consumed with caution to avoid worsening the condition.
Vaginal discharge is a normal condition that commonly occurs in women. However, unfortunately, this condition can be considered abnormal if it occurs excessively and causes an unpleasant odor. In fact, several other abnormal vaginal discharge conditions can experience changes in color and different textures than usual.
Some factors that cause excessive vaginal discharge can occur due to hormonal changes such as stress or before the menstrual cycle. Not only that, there are also several foods that can cause excessive vaginal discharge and often contribute to this feminine problem. Therefore, it is very important to know the foods that can cause excessive vaginal discharge and need to be consumed with caution.
So what are the foods that can cause excessive vaginal discharge?
The foods that can cause excessive vaginal discharge are summarized in the points below. So that it can make every woman who experiences excessive vaginal discharge always pay attention to consuming this food in order to normalize the vaginal area. Here are x foods that cause excessive vaginal discharge sourced from halodocs.id, glamour.com, everydaywellness.org and buzzfeed.com.
1. Various Types of Onions
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One of the foods that cause excessive vaginal discharge that needs to be considered in consumption is various types of onions. As it is known, onions have a strong pungent aroma. Where these onions are claimed to make the vaginal area smell.
This unpleasant odor is also closely related to the problem of excessive vaginal discharge experienced by some women. Not only that, quoting from buzzfeed.com, a doctor named D.C., Djinge Lindsay, MD, MPH, revealed that food that can cause sweating is one of the factors that cause unpleasant odor in the vaginal area. This is possible, including various types of onions that can also increase sweat production.
2. Asparagus
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Excessive white discharge-causing foods that need to be considered for consumption next is asparagus. Asparagus itself is known to be a type of food ingredient that can also cause sweat and result in urine odor.
Therefore, asparagus is also claimed to make the female area and excessive white discharge have an unpleasant odor. Therefore, consumption of this food needs to be limited if experiencing excessive white discharge.
3. Sweet Foods
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Sweet foods are indeed quite popular among various groups and very tempting to consume. However, the consumption of these sweet foods needs to be considered when experiencing excessive white discharge. Because excessive white discharge-causing foods can come from sweet or high-sugar foods.
Even several studies have revealed that about 75 percent of women are likely to be vulnerable to yeast infections due to the consumption of foods containing yeast. In this case, it can be found in several sweet foods or foods with too much sugar such as bread and cheese. Not only that, sweet foods are also very vulnerable to diabetes patients. Therefore, there needs to be a limitation on sugar or sweet food consumption to avoid excess.
4. Fried Foods
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Excessive vaginal discharge can also be caused by various types of fried foods. Fried foods are not only bad for the vaginal area but can also have an impact on overall health, especially due to high oil content which can affect cholesterol and blood pressure.
These fried foods can be one of the causes of increased risk of bacterial growth and resulting excessive vaginal discharge. Therefore, consumption should be taken into account to maintain a healthy balance in the body.
5. Pineapple
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Another food that can cause excessive vaginal discharge is pineapple. Although there is no scientific evidence regarding pineapple causing excessive vaginal discharge, consumption should be taken into account to avoid excessive discharge. Some claims suggest that consuming large amounts of pineapple can increase excessive vaginal discharge.
6. Coffee
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Coffee is also one of the types of drinks with a strong and sharp smell. Just like onions and asparagus, coffee can also cause unpleasant odor in the genital area. This unpleasant odor is closely related to vaginal discharge, which is often a common problem for women.
Not only that, this caffeine-rich coffee can make someone urinate more frequently. This can potentially cause the genital area to become damp, which also contributes to the unpleasant odor and excessive vaginal discharge.
7. Cheese
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Cheese is one of the foods that is quite popular among various groups. However, it is known that cheese can also be a cause of excessive vaginal discharge in women. This condition can occur if cheese is consumed excessively, which can cause the excessive discharge to occur from its normal state. Not only that, according to everydaywellness.org, cheese is also known to disrupt the bacteria in the genital area and may cause fungal infections.
8. Cucumber
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Cucumber is a food that is known to cause excessive vaginal discharge in women. This is because cucumbers contain substances that can increase estrogen hormone levels, which can lead to excessive discharge. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to cucumber consumption, especially when experiencing excessive vaginal discharge.
So those are 8 foods that can cause excessive vaginal discharge and need to be consumed with caution. In addition, some women may show different reactions to some of the foods mentioned above. Therefore, if you experience excessive vaginal discharge for a long period of time, it is recommended to immediately contact the nearest healthcare facility to receive appropriate treatment.
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