Can women with brown vaginal discharge use Sophora flavescens gel?

Women should not blindly use Sophora flavescens gel when experiencing brown vaginal discharge. Sophora flavescens gel is indicated for specific gynecological inflammations, whereas brown discharge may arise from various causes. Using medication without proper diagnosis may mask the underlying condition or worsen symptoms. If brown discharge persists, increases in volume, or is accompanied by discomfort, prompt medical evaluation is recommended to determine the cause.

Brown discharge may result from multiple factors, such as ovulation bleeding, cervicitis, endometritis, uterine fibroids, and others, each requiring different treatment approaches. Sophora flavescens gel is primarily used as an adjunctive treatment for inflammatory conditions like trichomonal vaginitis and vulvovaginal candidiasis, and is ineffective against non-inflammatory causes of brown discharge.

Sophora flavescens gel is a vaginal preparation. Its use without identifying the underlying cause may disrupt the normal vaginal flora, increase local irritation, and particularly, if the brown discharge originates from intrauterine pathology, topical vaginal treatment cannot reach the lesion site and may delay the diagnosis and treatment of the primary disease.

In daily life, maintain external genital cleanliness and dryness, wear cotton and breathable underwear, and avoid using irritating cleansers for vaginal douching. Refrain from sexual intercourse when brown discharge occurs to reduce infection risk. Maintain a light diet, minimize intake of spicy and cold foods, and support overall reproductive health.