2006-09-20 07:03:48 · 15 answers · asked by shaqmc21 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
my dr told me that if you have an infection it could move it up farther and if you douched b4 an apointment it could mask any problem that could be present.
2006-09-20 07:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by sweetiepi 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The vagina is self-cleaning so douching is un-necessary.Regular vaginal douching changes the delicate chemical balance of the vagina and can make a woman more susceptible to infections. Douching can introduce new bacteria into the vagina which can spread up through the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes. Researchers have found that women who douche regularly experience more vaginal irritations and infections such as bacterial vaginosis, and an increased number of sexually transmitted diseases.
Furthermore, regular users of vaginal douches face a 73% greater risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) -- a chronic condition that can lead to infertility, or even death, if left untreated. Bacterial vaginosis and PID can have serious adverse affects on pregnancy including infections in the baby, labor problems, and preterm delivery.
For these reasons, douching is no longer recommended as a safe or healthy way to routinely clean the vagina. The only safe and healthy way to clean the vagina is to let the vagina clean itself. The delicate chemical balance of the vagina is very sensitive and easily disrupted by routine vaginal douching.
2006-09-20 14:16:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My gynecologist explained that our vagina does this naturally. She said douching throws off the PH balance and can cause issues with infection etc.... My doctor said its ok to do it every once in a while but definitely not often. Since she told me that a few years back, I haven't douched and I have not had any problems. There is a thing called a shower/bath/soap that will clean just as well.
2006-09-20 14:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by dayna64 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All healthy vaginas contain some bacteria and other organisms. The normal acidity of the vagina keeps the amount of bacteria down. But douching can change this balance. This makes a woman more prone to vaginal infections. Plus, douching can spread existing vaginal infections up into the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
2006-09-20 14:08:16 · answer #4 · answered by Tyana 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A woman's vagina cleans it's self. Douching is not necessary because when a woman douches, it strips the vagina of ALL the nature lubes, and throws your PH balance off big time. Douching makes the vagina dry also. And who wants have a dry vagina?....not me!
2006-09-20 14:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by CTargrl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not bad for everyone. Some women do it and have no problems. Douching washes away the "good" bacteria in a woman's vagina that helps to keep the proper pH levels.
2006-09-20 14:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
it is not bad if you do it once a month. douching helps keep the balance state of the organism in the vagina to prevent vaginitis and some other infections. if you do douching more than once in a month then that is bad.
2006-09-20 14:15:48 · answer #7 · answered by blue 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
douching sounds scary.
2006-09-20 14:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by wallybelly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because it messes with the normal pH balance of the vagina and leaves you more susceptible to infections.
2006-09-20 14:09:49 · answer #9 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It washes away the bodies natural bacteria fighters.
2006-09-20 14:06:23 · answer #10 · answered by A Friend 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋