okay so time of the month again....not going so well. thought it was over, ended up not being true. im sure its happened to all of us at some point. my concern is...since it got all over me 9do to not knowing it was finished.) of course it got sticky, doscomforting, and blah. i came home took a bath, rinsed off. i have burning sensations every now and then and it itches a bit. makes me think perhaps yeast infection. umm so i bought some cleansing wipes, and summer's eve feminine bath wash. it says for external use only, however i put it in 9u know where) to c;ean it all out and make sure it wasnt sticky, wasnt gross, wasnt ...u know. just trying to get it all cleansed and not worry about this **** anymore. i really hate periods, im sure every girl does. i am a very paranoid person. i dont get why it says for external use only when its a intimate feminie wash. this just really woreries me since i got inside the private area with it. is this bad? please help
2006-08-28 17:20:57 · 18 answers · asked by kburgess1984 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It just washes away your body's natural bacteria, putting you at increase risk of infection. You'll probably be fine, just don't do it again.
2006-08-28 17:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by legallyblond2day 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it too much hon. My advice to you though, is not to do this again. The American College of Obstetrician-Gynecologists recommends that women do not douche, because douching causes sloughing off of cells within the vagina and can disturb the delicate Ph as well as destroying some of the bacteria that are needed to keep the overgrowth of yeast cells in check. The vagina cleans itself, and actually during the time of a woman's period, it is the cleanest. However, with your thoughts in mind about the "messiness", just clean yourself externally with soap and water, and you should be fine. Try to stay away from those products that are intimate feminine washes. They aren't necessary and the harsh products and heavy perfumes that they contain can cause irritation in the delicate tissues of your vaginal area. I have recommended to patients in the past, as well as my own daughters that a pantyliner should be worn for the first day or so after they think thier period has ended, because sometimes a day or so will pass and then surprise! It just keeps things from getting too messy. Hope this helps.
2006-08-28 17:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by brendalyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people are allergic to all those "feminine wash and/or spray" products. Actually my doctor told me years ago that they are bad for women as they wash away the natural lubricant provided by nature for women that protects women from all sorts of problems. If you bathe regularly, you don't need to use any of that stuff. If you have a yeast infection, either try a medicated douche first and if that doesn't work, see your doctor.
2006-08-28 17:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's for external use because of all the perfums and chemicals in it. If you didn't have a yeast infection before, you probably do now. It's a very sensitive area, and putting it internally will upset the ph balance. It will flush itself out on its own. It may have caused a yeast infection though.
2006-08-28 17:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow the directions and don't try to totally disinfect inside yourself. You will end up getting a yeast infection or a urinary track infection because you will be killing all the "good" bacteria which regulate things in there. You can cause some serious problems by being hyper-hygenic. Cleanse thoroughly on the outside and try to relax and let mother nature do her thing on the inside.
2006-08-28 17:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by shycello 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a product made just for yeast infections Get them at any pharmacy). Those other things will make it worse. Also don't take baths with bubble bath or any added stuff because that throws off the PH balance in your area. Don't use wipes either. Just clean with water. Drink a ton of water- that helps. good luck!!!
2006-08-28 17:26:29 · answer #6 · answered by weswe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to the dr if you think you might have a yeast infection, they have creams for that. you can also try vag. douch but dont use it to often cuz it can mess up your ph balance. talk with your gyno if this is a common prob
2006-08-28 17:26:11 · answer #7 · answered by jobugg257 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
our vaginas don't need chemicals put inside them thats why it says external use only....if it still itches then its best to see a doctor to make sure you havent got an infection
2006-08-28 17:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by lippygloss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its ok, youl be fine, but the next time it say external use only ,,, follow the diresctions, lol, it says that becuase that area is really sesitive , you could burn or iritate it more, =using it where it doent belong, think about it it says dont put in your eye, would you then go and put it in your eye??, no you wouldnt , think about it that way, only put it where it belongs, or you could be at the risk of hurting yourself.
2006-08-28 17:26:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmmmm i think u should go and c a doctor could be a yeast infection it sure does sound like it
2006-08-28 17:26:46 · answer #10 · answered by Maliboo562 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋