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8 reasons why using a vaginal douche is not a good idea

Planning to try one to keep your vagina clean and healthy, read this first.
By Debjani Arora Last updated on: January 29, 2018 7:59 pm
Tags: Gonorrhea  Vagina  Vaginal Disharge  Bacterial infections  Vaginal infection  Vaginal hygiene  
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Reasons why using a vaginal douche is not a good idea

Vaginal douching is the process of cleaning the vagina internally by using a liquid solution. It is either done for hygiene purposes or aesthetic reasons. Some women believe that it can also help to prevent infections and STDs when used during menstruation or after sex. But studies done between the years 1965 to 2002 where researchers tried to explore the benefits of douching, suggest it is not a healthy practice. Here are few reasons why you should think twice before opting for douche

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It disturbs the healthy pH balance of the vagina area

It disturbs the healthy pH balance of the vagina area: The vaginal environment is composed primarily of lactobacilli (bacteria) which produce hydrogen peroxide that protects the area from the invasion of harmful bacteria. It keeps the pH balance of the area low which keeps bad bacteria or other pathogens at bay that could give rise to infections. Studies show that douching the vaginal area even once a month can disrupt this balance and lead to infections.

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