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Re: I wonder for Water douchingFrom: Joanna (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 19 Nov 2002 08:00:19 -0600 (CST)
At Mon, 18 Nov 2002, Kristy wrote: > >It was created b/c of years of tradition among some women >thinking that they needed help to clean out their vagina but drs >have since learned over the years that douching is not good b/c >it messes up the balance of the vagina. I know that some women >will do it any way though. > >As I told Margo the vagina is capable of cleaning its ownself >out and when we douche we are messing with that balance. > >===== >Kristy :) > There are times when douching is medically indicated - it's prescribed for some cancer patients and sometimes a vinegar and water douche is used to correct a persistent ph problem. Otherwise, there's no reason to douche and it can do more harm than good. So, do it only when your doctor recommends.
-- Joanna
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