2006-08-09 10:39:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
you shoul douche right when your period is finished
2006-08-09 16:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule, it's better not to douche unless you're using a formula prescribed for a specific condition. The reason is that douching tends to upset the normal pH balance of your vagina, which can cause dryness, itching, unpleasant odor, or irritation & may lead to yeast, trichomonas, or other imbalances. The vagina is self-cleansing and as with all body systems, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"!
That said, many women douche right after their period just to freshen things up a bit. Personally I don't unless I have a hot date! For a postmenstrual douche, use a plain vinegar/water or salt water formula which will maintain healthy pH levels. Definitely avoid anything with perfume or fragrance, and don't use a medicated douche like Betadine unless your healthcare provider says to. Also, douching during the menses is not recommended, so be sure your flow is completely over.
So, the short answer is no, once a month is not harmful as long as you're using a mild, pH balanced solution.
2006-08-09 11:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by YamiNoSensei 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Is It Bad To Douche
2016-10-06 01:17:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's bad to douche in general.
2006-08-09 10:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by mtngrl7500 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
douching is bad for you.try sitting in some hot water.this should help get funky bacteria out.i learned this in a cna class.douching could lead to rinsing out the good bacteria as well as the bad ones and that could leave you with some problems.
2006-08-09 10:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by 0000000000000000000000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. That's not too often. Just be careful not to over do it because you can kill off the natural flora in the vaginal tract and get a yeast infection.
2006-08-09 10:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by tbo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no way. its good to douche. i just use water though. i dont use soaps or anything cuz that makes u itch.
its gross if u dont cuz u smell. haha
2006-08-09 14:07:58 · answer #7 · answered by tangerine9561 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your clean you should not have to douche.
2006-08-09 10:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by leisureeric 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
need to get a deusch. clean that sh*t out. shouldn't happen. nasty
2016-03-16 23:50:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my doc says it is not necessary but i have to after my period to feel fresh
2006-08-09 10:42:51 · answer #10 · answered by lisathebestone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋