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Re: Douche products??!!

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Sep 2000 08:53:19 -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! : )

Never ever douche with water. The vagina is acid in nature and water will wsh out the acid and make the vagina susceptible to infections. As a rule douching is seldom if ever indicated. If you feel you must douche the use 1 part vinegar and 4 parts water. vinegar is an acid soultion and will help protect the vagina.

RDB 

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG


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