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Effect of salt solution wash versus warm water wash for leucorrhea symptoms among postmenopausal women.

Siva Subramanian N, Sonalben Sendhabhai Nadiya, Sandipkumar Rajeshbhai Patel, Gnanadesigan Ekambaram, Venkateshwaran T, Anuradha M, Dhana Priya G, Rama Lakshmi G, Mahalakshmi B

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Siva Subramanian NDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat - 384315, India.
Sonalben Sendhabhai NadiyaDepartment of Obstetric & Gynacolagil Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat - 384315, India.
Sandipkumar Rajeshbhai PatelDepartment of Biochemistry, Dr.N.D Desai Faculty of Medical Science and Research, Dharamsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Gnanadesigan EkambaramDepartment of Physiology, Nootan Medical College and Research Centre, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat, India.
Venkateshwaran TDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, PPG college of Nursing, Coimbatore, The Tamilnadu DR. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India.
Anuradha MDepartment of Community Health Nursing, KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore, The Tamilnadu DR. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India.
Dhana Priya GDepartment of Medical surgical Nursing, Madurai Apollo college of Nursing, Madurai, The Tamilnadu DR. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India.
Rama Lakshmi GDepartment of community health Nursing, SGRRIM & HS College of Nursing, Shri Gururam Rai University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248001, India.
Mahalakshmi BDepartment of Pediatric Nursing, Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat - 384315, India.

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Abstract

Leucorrhea is a common gynecological concern among postmenopausal women, often resulting from infections, hormonal changes, or hygiene issues. Therefore, it is of interest to compare the effectiveness of salt solution wash versus warm water wash in reducing leucorrhea symptoms. Hence, sixty postmenopausal women were divided equally into two groups for a 7-day intervention. Results showed a significant reduction in symptoms in the salt wash group (p < 0.05), while warm water showed minimal improvement. Demographic factors such as residence, diet and hygiene knowledge were associated with outcomes. Salt wash demonstrated superior antimicrobial and cleansing effects. It offers a cost-effective, accessible hygiene intervention in resource-limited settings.

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Leucorrheapostmenopausal womensalt solution washsymptom reductionvaginal hygienewarm water wash

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PMCPMC12859308

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