YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for November, 2002: Re: Washing

Re: Washing

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 21 Nov 2002 09:32:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 21 Nov 2002, Anna wrote: >
>Hello,
>Is it O.K for me to wash the inside of my vagina with water? I have had a creamy white discharge forever and always wash before my husband and I make love, if I don't it can get messy and I hate to see all the white stuff all over Him.
>
>I have tried all types of yeast infection creams and pills and even went for a smear test and the doctor said I was fine with nothing to worry about.
>
>How do I get rid of this whit stuff?
>Annie

Douching is not a recommended way of treatment, a culture of the discharge will show the bacteria is guilty of your complaint.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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