hmmm

[the-marionette.livejournal.com]

Been meaning to post this question for a while. A comment in another entry here just reminded me.

I've heard that douching is really not a good idea. Anyone here have any more information about why it isn't a good idea?

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[jenx.livejournal.com]

It washes out the good bacteria that keeps the pH balance correct, making you prone to infections.

[the-marionette.livejournal.com]

Heh, and all these douche commercials advertise that they are pH balanced etc etc

[scottobear.livejournal.com]

There are even more serious complications which can arise from douching. Raising the pressure in the vagina during douching can force bacteria through the cervix, which normally serves as a barrier to infection, into the uterus or the fallopian tubes where they can cause infection. Infection in the tubes, which is called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can be very severe; and even if mild, risks scarring the tubes possibly leading to infertility or ectopic pregnancy. Douching after unprotected intercourse in an attempt to avoid sexually transmitted diseases is useless and may contribute to the severity of chlamydia or gonorrhea by pushing the bacteria up through the cervix into the uterus.

The practice of douching during pregnancy can be particularly dangerous, since it risks introducing bacteria into the pregnant uterus, which is very vulnerable to infection. Infection of the amniotic fluid can result, and this will always lead to premature labor with the delivery of a premature and probably severely infected infant. If the infection occurs early in pregnancy, then a miscarriage may be the result.

[the-marionette.livejournal.com]

That's a lotta reasons and all of them really bad. Thanks :)

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

quite welcome. happy to provide info!

[hissyfit.livejournal.com]

yay, scotto. thanks so much for being such a great ally in women's health and for creating this community. you rock!

[gigglinggorgon.livejournal.com]

*adds her applause*

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[scottobear.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Thank you for such kind words, and for being a nifty lj'er in your own right. :)

[zitronenhai.livejournal.com]

I gather that it throws off the natural balance in your uterus, and can cause yeast or bacterial infections.

[missjessyjessy.livejournal.com]

vinegar + water = salad dressing. not vagina dressing.....pass the croutons.

[adamantplatypus.livejournal.com]

*ROTFLMAO*

[missjessyjessy.livejournal.com]

tee hee...well it's true!