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Re: Douche products??!!

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Sep 2000 01:12:01 -0500 (CDT)

At Fri, 29 Sep 2000, Cara wrote: >
>I am 28 and have been having frequent bouts of urinary tract infections
>(UTI) & honeymoon cystitis. One of my Drs. told me that douching
>wasn't good for me--but another (Urologist) told me that I need to find
>a bottle and just use warm water before & after intercourse to help with
>symptoms. I also take a generic for Bactrim--when I remember--before &
>after.
>Where can I find (been to several stores) such a douche bottle to use
>repeatedly instead of buying?? Thanks! : )

As a gyn, I DO NOT recommend frequent douching as it can wash away beneficial bacteria, and may actually increase the risk of vaginal infections 

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA


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