Can Vaginal Douching Help Get Rid of Vaginal Odor?
While douching may seem to stop vaginal odor it is really just covering it up. Inevitably the odor will return and often will just get worse over time. Vaginal odor is our bodies way of telling you that there is a problem and you should consult a gynecologist immediately to rule out any serious infections or diseases. Is Vaginal Douching Safe? Ask any woman’s health professional if vaginal douching is safe and you will get a resounding “NO”. Using douches on a regular basis alters the pH balance within the vagina and can increase the chance of a woman getting infections. Douches introduce bacteria to the vagina that can quickly spread to the cervix, uterus and even up to the fallopian tubes. Research proves that when a woman douches on a regular basis, she has more irritations of the vagina, infections and also more occurrences of STDs. Also she has a much greater chance of developing pelvic inflammatory disease which is a chronic condition that can cause serious infertility problems a
