Is it healthy to douche after your period??? I usually like to do that after i come off my cycle so i can be?

Question

cleaner. Is this okay or not??

Answer 1

Yes, just once a month should be ok, just try to replace the good bacteria you might lose with yogurt or sweet acidopholus milk. Sucks being a girl sometimes.

Answer 2

Douching After Period

Answer 3

I used to douche with plain water about once per month, and after a few years I noticed a peculiar odor. My gynecologist said it was a bacterial infection, and that type of infection appears in women who douche too much, or who have certain types of hormonal fluctuations. I stopped douching, and after a few months the odor went away. Don't douche right after your period. The opening to the uterus is still open right afterward and you can get a serious bacterial infection.

If you scrub the external genitalia thoroughly during and after your period you should be as fresh as ever when your period stops. The bacterial balance and PH in the vagina is delicate and is designed to keep you clean on it's own. Douching is not worth the risk of infection.

Answer 4

Douches are actually not good for you. The body's natural liquids are sufficient to cleaning the vagina. Cleaning these liquids out can break down the body's resistance against infections.
Regular showers to clean the outside of the body is sufficient for cleaning the period mess.
While I'm on the subject, whether you know this or not, douching should not be done after sex to clean out the semen. Rather than washing the sperm out to avoid pregnancy, it could actually push it further up inside, causing a shorter path for those little buggers to find the egg.

Answer 5

Douching is NOT necessary. The vagina is a self-cleaning organ. Think about it...were there douches in the old days? NO! It is a bizarre ritual that women undergo for "cleanliness" sake - but honestly, there is no need. Furthermore, douching actually washes away all the beneficial bacteria that live in your vaginal canal, leaving you open to things like yeast infections. Unless your doctor advises it (as in prescribes douching for medicinal reasons) there is no reason for it!

Answer 6

But will my period come back on if I douche the same day it go off?

Answer 7

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One infection is a Urinary Tract Infection...... "Most of the adults suffer from this infection due to a bacteria called "Escherchia coli" the bacteria is abound in the lower large intestine, around anus and genitals from there it may pass through the opening of urethra. Sexual intercourse can initiate UTI in some women, and use of diaphragm is said to be one of the causes. Especially, condoms with spermicidal foam might start the growth of E. coli in the vagina, which may enter the urethra. "... Another is a yeast infection: " When Juanita was diagnosed with strep throat, her doctor prescribed an antibiotic to treat the infection. Juanita started to feel better soon after she took the medication — the pain in her throat subsided and her temperature returned to normal. But then she noticed an unusual discharge in her underwear. To make things worse, her vaginal area felt very itchy. Juanita told her mom what was going on, and her mom took her back to the doctor's office. There, Juanita found out she had a yeast infection. Although she'd had been nervous about seeing a doctor for such a personal reason, she was relieved to find out that diagnosing and treating a yeast infection is simple and painless. What Is a Yeast Infection? A yeast infection, also known as candidiasis (pronounced: can-dih-die-uh-sis), is the name for a common infection caused by a type of yeast-like fungus called candida. Yeast infections usually occur in warm, moist parts of the body, such as the mouth and moist areas of skin. When they cause an infection in the vagina, it is known as vulvovaginal candidiasis. Candida can overgrow for many reasons. Stress, pregnancy, and illnesses that affect the immune system may allow yeast to multiply, as can certain medicines. These include some birth control pills and steroids. Or if you're taking antibiotics, such as for strep throat, the antibiotics can kill "good" bacteria that also live in the body and normally keep the growth of candida in the vagina in check. Yeast also can flourish if a girl's blood sugar is high. Girls who have diabetes that isn't controlled are at a higher risk for yeast infections. Many girls find that yeast infections tend to show up right before they get their periods because of the hormonal changes that come with the menstrual cycle. Clothing (especially underwear) that is too tight or made of materials like nylon that trap heat and moisture might lead to yeast infections because yeast can thrive in this type of environment. And douching and using scented sanitary products can upset the healthy balance of bacteria in the vagina and make yeast infections more likely. Yeast infections can happen to any girl, and they're not related to having sex — although they occasionally can be spread from one sexual partner to the other. This is quite rare, though, and the partner of someone who has a yeast infection does not automatically have to be treated. Yeast infections that are spread through sex are not considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A doctor won't be able to tell how you got a yeast infection, but will be able to tell you if you really have one, and if so, how to treat it. What Are the Symptoms of a Yeast Infection? Common signs and symptoms of yeast infections include: itching and irritation in the vagina redness, swelling, or itching of the vulva (the folds of skin outside the vagina) a thick, white discharge that can look like cottage cheese and is usually odorless, although it might smell like bread or yeast pain or burning when urinating or during sex If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor or gynecologist. It's easy to confuse the symptoms of a yeast infection with those of some STDs and other vaginal infections. Your doctor can give you the right diagnosis. Do Guys Get Yeast Infections? Obviously, guys don't get vaginal yeast infections. But balanitis (pronounced: bal-uh-nie-tis), an infection of the head of the penis, can be caused by the same candida that causes infections in girls. Guys who have diabetes are more prone to this infection. A guy who gets balanitis may not have any symptoms or the tip of the penis may become red and sore or itchy. Some guys might have a slight discharge as well. Guys who are not circumcised need to take extra care to clean properly beneath their foreskins. The warm, moist folds of the foreskin are the perfect environment for yeast infections to thrive. Keeping the area clean and dry may help prevent an infection, but if symptoms do show up, a trip to the doctor will solve the problem."

Answer 8

It is actually very dangerous to douche at all. It causes a break down in the normal bacteria of the vagina and can cause severe infections and in some cases can cause cancer. If you must douche at all it is suggested to use plain water. Ask your obgyn to tell you the risks involved.

Answer 9

Some doctors dont advocate douching and some do. I think its more of a personal decision and if it makes you feel better than okay. I just wouldnt do it often.

Answer 10

Excuse me but did you know that some stupid *** man came up with doucheing because he thought women were gross? Did you also know that it causes several medical issues down there? Did you also know that your body was made the way it was because it works that way and you shouldn't try to f it up?