Risks of douching
What is a vaginal douche?
A vaginal douche consists of cleaning the inside of the vagina with water , soap, antiseptic products, or using a specific device such as an enema bulb.
Received ideas
To avoid getting pregnant : Some women douche, wrongly believing that this will reduce sperm concentration.
To mask odors: It is normal and natural for the vagina to have a slight odor. On the contrary, an internal enema can cause an imbalance of the vaginal flora and therefore... a stronger odor than normal.
Imbalance of vaginal flora
Douching can change the naturally acidic pH of the vagina . There are bacteria in the vagina that keep the pH below 7, thus limiting vaginal infections, cystitis, and STIs such as bacterial vaginosis or candidiasis.
Irritations & dryness
Frequent use of douches and scented stripping products can irritate the vagina and cause a feeling of dryness. This can make the area more prone to discomfort, itching and irritation.
The risk of ovarian cancer
An American study published in the journal Epidemiology in 2016 shows an increased risk of ovarian cancer in women who regularly douche…
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