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

TL;DR

A study found that washing with a salt solution is more effective than warm water in reducing leucorrhea symptoms in postmenopausal women.

Contribution

The study introduces a cost-effective and accessible hygiene intervention using salt solution for managing leucorrhea in resource-limited settings.

Findings

The salt solution wash significantly reduced leucorrhea symptoms compared to warm water (p < 0.05).

Salt wash showed superior antimicrobial and cleansing effects.

Demographic factors like residence, diet, and hygiene knowledge influenced outcomes.

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.