To use two douche's in one morning? I am not finding any logic on this one!!?

Question

I have a 15 year old step-daughter, and this morning she used two douche's.. I asked her why and she told me her odor was bothering her! She has a body odor that comes off her body.. I guess she's had it since she was small. She wears extra strength deoderant and body spray... and for all intensive purposes it keeps it at bay. But, if she had this awful odor.. wouldn't the rest of us smell it when she would walk by??

I told her we would get some feminine spray.. is there some kind of alternitive I could get her to use... garlic capsules or fish oil capsules... as I had heard they do something on the inside of the body to control or totally eliminate odor. Our doctor has nothing to offer, so please don't suggest that.

This is bugging me.. I can't wrap my brain around it... and please no sick comments... I need serious answers only.

Thank You!

Answer 1

I honestly think you should take her to a Endocrinologist and a Gynocologist. Is it possible that she just THINKS she has bad personal odor and it's not really that bad? In the mean time Douching is NOT SAFE please show her this and get her to stop.

Is douching safe?
Most doctors and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) suggest that women steer clear of douching. All healthy vaginas contain some bacteria and other organisms called the vaginal flora. The normal acidity of the vagina keeps the amount of bacteria down. But douching can change this delicate balance. This may make a woman more prone to vaginal infections. Plus, douching can spread existing vaginal infections up into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.

What are the dangers linked to douching?
Research shows that women who douche regularly have more health problems than women who do not. Doctors are still unsure whether douching causes these problems. Douching may simply be more common in groups of women who tend to have these issues. Health problems linked to douching include:

vaginal irritation,
vaginal infections called bacterial vaginosis or BV,
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman's uterus, fallopian tubes and/or ovaries. It is caused by bacteria that travel from a woman's vagina and cervix up into her reproductive organs. If left untreated, PID can cause fertility problems (difficulties getting pregnant). PID also boosts a woman's chances of ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus). Some STDs, BV, and PID can all lead to serious problems during pregnancy. These include infection in the baby, problems with labor, and early delivery.

Should I douche to clean inside my vagina?
No. Doctors and the ACOG suggest women avoid douching completely. Most experts believe that douching increases a woman's chances of infection. The only time a woman should douche is when her doctor recommends it.

What is the best way to clean my vagina?
Most doctors say that it is best to let your vagina clean itself. The vagina cleans itself naturally by producing mucous. Women do not need to douche to wash away blood, semen, or vaginal discharge. The vagina gets rid of it alone. Also, it is important to note that even healthy, clean vaginas may have a mild odor.

Regular washing with warm water and mild soap during baths and showers will keep the outside of the vagina clean and healthy. Doctors suggest women avoid scented tampons, pad, powders and sprays. These products may increase a woman's chances of getting vaginal infections.

My vagina has a terrible odor, can douching help?
No. Douching will only cover up the smell. It will not make it go away. If your vagina has a bad odor, you should call your doctor right away. It could be a sign of a bacterial infection, urinary tract infection, STD or a more serious problem.

Should I douche to get rid of vaginal discharge, pain, itching, or burning?
No. Douching may even make these problems worse. It is very important to call your doctor right away if you have:

vaginal discharge with a bad smell
thick, white or yellowish-green discharge with or without a smell
burning, redness, and swelling of the vagina or the area around it
pain when urinating
pain or discomfort during sex
These may be signs of a bacterial infection, yeast infection, urinary tract infection, or STD. Do not douche before seeing your doctor. This can make it hard for the doctor to figure out what is wrong.

Can douching after sex prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
No. This is a myth. The only way to completely prevent STDs is to not have sex. But practicing safer sex will dramatically decrease your risk of getting these diseases. You can greatly reduce your chances of getting an STD in the following ways:

using latex condoms or female condoms every time you have sex
avoiding contact with sores on the penis or vagina
preventing the exchange of semen, blood, and vaginal secretions
Can douching after sex stop me from getting pregnant?
No. Douching does not prevent pregnancy and should never be used as a means of birth control. Actually, douching may make it easier to get pregnant by pushing the sperm further up into the vagina and cervix.

Can douching hurt my chances of having a healthy pregnancy?
It may. Limited research shows that douching may make it more difficult for a woman to get pregnant. In women trying to get pregnant, those who douched more than once a week took the longest to get pregnant.

Studies also show that douching may boost a woman's chance of ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg attaches to the inside of the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. If left untreated, ectopic pregnancy can be life-threatening. It can also make it difficult for a woman to get pregnant in the future.

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Answer 2

she could be using the douche to masturbate.Do you know what a yeast infection smells like-- rising bread about to go bad. That can be treated with an otc from your pharmacy. or she may have a psych thing : some girls think they are fat, others think they are ugly, some are sows..Julia Roberts thought she was the ugliest girl in her high school.... She wasn't ever ugly.. No stinky dietary suppliment will take away what she is smelling, If you are giving her suppliments stop it, they never help anything except to get you poorer, unless your Dr ordered it.. Try a normal balanced diet, normal aerobic and wt bearing exercise regimin. If she has some rare or wierd fungal infection sweating will work it out or make it manifest, if she smells worse after workout, you can adress that..

Answer 3

WOW!

first of all, douching is bad!!! (this might be the cause of her problem)

bottom line: she needs air... tell her to wear 100% cotton undies. no plastic or pleather or what ever the heck these kids now A days wear...
ask her to shower at night and wash her pvts with Summer's Eve personal wash, and also to use it every time she showers... no soaps or anything else...
Tell her she should sleep in boxers (men's boxers are great!!! roomier and comfortable) this will allow her to air out, much like we do to out house when we cook stuff and smoke it.

*the female reproductive system has a natural balance of bacteria and yeast. There two are good for you, and need to be left alone. douching throws this off balance A.K.A your PH (leading to yeast infections, itching, and overactive bacteria that leads to odors and discomfort)

Sprays and powders and all of that other stuff is not good either, they mask the smell, but they don't treat it.

again, nothing but frequent showers (water), summer's eve, and tons of breeze.

also, please reassure her. she is very young and can fester insecurities about this, and it might keep her from future relationships and such.

Good luck!

Answer 4

Sounds like she either has a serious oder problem, or a serious problem with her natural oder. Most docters agree that douching is unhealthy because it removes the natural fluids that protect the vagina, douching should only be done sparringly. Douching can actually make the oder worse because it removes the natural acidic fluid that protects against bacteria . If she feels that she has a really bad problem with oders it could be a medical condition, or even if its not there are various options her docter can discuss with her about.

Answer 5

some girls, especially younger ones, are just overly self conscious about the way they smell. other people may not even be able to smell it, but she can. i have a friend who swears up and down that she has horrible odor, but no one can ever smell it.

Answer 6

i use noroforms- (unscented) it helps alot. and dont get fem. spray. eve soap is good also