WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2002: Re: down there cleaning!

Re: down there cleaning!

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 18:40:58 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>I have a general hygiene question: Is it ok to use feminine wipes (which
>I've seen popping everywhere in the market)? I've never had a
>yeast/bacterial infection or an STD of any sort. I occassionally use
>baby wipes, especially during my period, just to clean up a bit when I
>feel the need to freshen up, and I also use them just before visiting my
>gynecologist (as a favor to the both of us) since they come in
>convenient individually wrapped packets. Are feminine wipes any
>different from baby wipes

Probably not.

and is it ok to use them occasionally to keep >things clean? (I understand that if I use them I should choose the
>non-alcohol fragrance-free varieties).
>
>Thanks!

Using them that way probably won't hurt anything. Regular use everyday or more often most likely would lead to something bad.

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