Vaginal Douche (Douching) (cont.)
In this Article
 Should I douche to get rid of vaginal discharge, pain, itching, or burning?No. You should never douche to try to get rid of vaginal odor, discharge, pain, itching, or burning. Douching will only cover up odor and make other problems worse. It's very important to call your doctor right away if you have:
These may be signs of an infection, especially one that may be sexually transmitted. Do not douche before seeing your doctor. This can make it hard for the doctor to figure out what's wrong. Can douching after sex prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?Can douching after sex prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? No. It's a myth that douching after sex can prevent STIs. The only sure way to prevent STIs is to not have sex. If you do have sex, the best way to prevent STIs is to practice safer sex:
Can douching after sex stop me from getting pregnant?No. Douching does not prevent pregnancy. It should never be used for birth control. Patient CommentsViewers share their comments
Vaginal Douche (Douching) - Side Effects
Question: Have you experienced side effects from vaginal douching?
|
Suggested Reading on Douching (Vaginal Douche) by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
13 articles-
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI In Adults)
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the kidney, ureter, bladder, and/or urethra. Not everyone with a UTI has symptoms. Common symptoms include
-
Bacterial Vaginosis
- Bacterial vaginosis is an abnormal vaginal condition that is characterized by vaginal discharge resulting from an overgrowth of normal bacteria in the
-
Yeast Infection
- Yeast vaginitis is a yeast infection of the vagina. Symptoms include itching, burning, soreness, pain during intercourse and urination, and vaginal discharge.
-
Ectopic Pregnancy
- An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy located outside the inner lining of the uterus. The majority of ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube. Symptoms
-
Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) usually is caused from bacteria that have spread from the bladder from a UTI (urinary tract infection), poor hygiene,
-
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the most common and serious complication of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), aside from AIDS, among women. The
-
Vaginitis
- Vaginitis is any type of vaginal infection or inflammation. The six most common types of vaginitis are Candida (yeast infections), bacterial vaginosis,
-
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women (STDs)
- Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that are transmitted during any type of sexual exposure, including intercourse (vaginal or anal),
-
Infertility
- Infertility is the diminished ability to conceive a child. The primary cause of infertility in men is a sperm disorder. In women, the primary cause of
-
Vaginal Bleeding
- Normal vaginal bleeding (menorrhea) occurs through the process of menstruation. Abnormal vaginal bleeding in women who are ovulating regularly most commonly
-
Birth Control (Types and Options)
- There are a number of different methods of birth control to include: barrier methods, IUDs, hormonal methods, natural methods, and surgical sterilization.
-
Pregnancy Planning
- Pregnancy planning is important to help prevent exposure of the mother and fetus to potentially harmful medications and substances during the early days,
-
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Pregnancy (STDs)
- When you are pregnant, many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be especially harmful to you and your baby. These STDs include herpes, HIV/AIDS, genital
-
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI In Adults)
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
2 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
2 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
2 articles -
Health News
2 articles -
Health Features
2 articles
Women's Health Newsletter
Sign up to stay informed with the latest women's health-related updates on MedicineNet delivered to your inbox FREE!
BONUS! Get a Free PDF Women's Health Report when you sign up!
