Can I use a douche if I have lesions?

Question

I have precancerous lesions on my cervix that I'll be undergoing surgery for. The problem is, they are causing so issues leaving me not feeling so 'fresh' down there. It sucks that I have to deal with the pain and the worry...but now this. I just want to feel better...down there. Even if it's just 'fresher'.

Answer 1

Douches are not a good idea even if you are perfectly healthy. They can irritate the natural bacteria of the vagina and they serve no real purpose. They often are used by women who don' really like their vaginas and their natural smell. Befriend your gentials as they are, with your natural beauty and individualtiy and stop using this procedure. Douches are not used in Europe - only in the US - and they are more of a myth than a real treatment.

Answer 2

Yikes! Sorry to hear you have to go through something like that!
Hope the surgery works out for you.
I think you just have to stick it out with being a little uncomfortable.
Doctors don't recommend douching even when someone is healthy 110%. I seem to remember something about creating an imbalance in that delicate environment.
Who knows what other damage you could create by douching.
Maybe some kind sitz bath with some plain bath salts or some vinegar or some thing mild would help...maybe look into that if that would help.
Take care and good luck!

Answer 3

Regardless of wanting to feel "fresher", douching is never a good idea. In the process of douching, bacteria is actually pushed back up into your vagina which can cause unpleasant infections. Ask a doctor and they will tell you to never douche.

All I know that could help you is to eat a lot of yogurt, as the live, natural cultures found in it help maintain the yeast balance in your vagina.

Answer 4

I wouldn't recommend douching at all. Doctors say that is removes your natural lubrication which can cause infections and it also puts bacteria back inside of you.

I would recommend baths with vinegar maybe.

Sorry and good luck.