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Re: I am TTC, should I douche?
From: Victoria (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 5 May 2002 07:56:43 -0500 (CDT)
If you are concerned about mucous levels, have you looked into the
Robitussin idea? Try a search of this forum. There has been a lot of
discussion about Robitussin helping with mucous production. It might be
worth at least reading about.
At Sat, 4 May 2002, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
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>At Wed, 1 May 2002, Kristina wrote:
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>>I recently read this:
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>>"a helpful tip to become pregnant is to use a baking soda douche at
>>least one hour before intercourse at the time of ovulation. This makes
>>the vagina alkaline, which is ideal for the sperm."
>>
>>I've always heard that douching isn't very good, but I don't always have
>>a lot of fertile mucus. Would this help the sperm live longer inside
>>me?
>Kristina
>
>I would advise against this. You may wash out normal bacteria or other
>substances that would help you conceive
>
>--
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
>Pregnancy and Birth Section
>Private Practice
>New Orleans, La.
>
>*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
>
>*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
>not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
>health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
>of a physician-patient relationship.
>
--
Victoria
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