Effectiveness of Salt Solution Wash Versus Warm Water Wash on Leucorrhoea Among Post Menopausal Women at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai

Leucorrhoea is abnormal vaginal discharge due to bacteria, fungi, and parasites that may be whitish, yellowish, reddish, and blackish in colour. A comparative study to assess the effect of salt solution wash Versus warm water wash on leucorrhoea among post menopausal women at Madurai. The study used a True experimental (Pre test Post test) research design among 60 (30 intervention group I and 30 intervention group II) post menopausal women who were selected by Probability sampling (simple random - lottery method) technique. Salt solution wash was given for intervention group I and warm water wash was given for intervention group II twice a day for three days and assessed by modified leucorrhoea assessment scale. Conclusion: The study concluded that salt solution wash was effective in reducing leucorrhoea (p=0.00001) among post menopausal women in intervention group I.