2006-11-10 15:59:06 · 5 answers · asked by ubetalkin 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, doctors say a woman should not douche. A healthy vagina has a particular pH balance and a particular mixture of flora that keep it clean-smelling, non-discharging, and non-itching. Douching, even with the mild vinegar-water mixture that is the basis of commercial douches, messes this all up. Just keep the outside clean with mild soap and water, and you will be fine.
2006-11-10 16:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by MissA 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Studies show woman who douche increase their chances of pelvic inflammatory disease by 73%. The douche forces water and into the cavity. Any bacteria present will be pushed up there, too! The vagina cleans itself with vaginal secretions.
2006-11-11 00:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by luvpink 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They do say that women shouldnt douche. I think its not very healthy.
2006-11-11 00:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally your body knows know to take care of itself just fine, doing things that are technically not natural for it is not always a good thing...
2006-11-11 00:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard this to, I don't know if it is true or not
2006-11-11 00:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ice Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋