ize the circulation of the blood, and the regular action
of the bowels should be promoted by the use of those articles of diet
which contribute to this end. Relieve the mind of responsibility, keep
the skin clean, and enrich the blood with tonics and alteratives. For
the latter purpose, use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and "Golden
Medical Discovery." If these remedies fail, seek professional advice. A
careful regulation of the habits, strict attention to the requirements
of the system, and the use of tonic medicines, will very frequently
render the employment of a physician unnecessary

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LEUCORRHEA.

("WHITES.")

Leucorrhea is the symptomatic manifestation of some uterine or vaginal
affection, vulgarly called "whites." We say _symptomatic_, for the white
or yellowish discharge, which we term leucorrhea, is not a disease, but
a symptom of some uterine or vaginal disorder. We call it a _white_
discharge to distinguish it from the menses and uterine hemorrhages. It
varies, however, in color and consistency from a white, glairy mucus to
a yellow or greenish, purulent, fetid matter. Sometimes it has a curdled
appearance, at others, it is of the consistency of cream. Leucorrhea is
the most common symptom of uterine derangement, and there are few
females who are not affected by it at some period of life. It may
originate either in the vagina or uterus, and it is accordingly termed
either vaginal or uterine leucorrhea. The nature of leucorrhea is
analogous to that of nasal catarrh. In a healthy state, the lining
membrane of the genital organs secretes sufficient mucus to moisten
them; but, if the mucous membrane is temporarily congested or inflamed,
the secretion becomes profuse, irritating, and offensive. Vaginal and
uterine leucorrhea are essentially different in character, the former
being an acid, and the latter an alkaline secretion, and, while the
first is a creamy, purulent fluid, the latter is thick and ropy, like
the white of an egg. In fact, the latter discharge is rich in albuminous
matter and blood-corpuscles, hence, its great debilitating effect upon
the system, and, if not promptly arrested it is likely to produce
_vaginitis, pruritus vulvce_, or _vulvitis_.

VAGINITIS is indicated by intense inflammation of the mucous membrane of
the vagina. When this affection is present the patient experiences a
sense of burning heat, aching and weight in the region of