Jan 19, 2015 · Douching is washing or cleaning out the vagina with water or other mixtures of fluids. Most douches are sold in stores as prepackaged mixes of water and vinegar, baking …

Results: Vaginal douching is a common practice for almost one-third of women in the United States. Douching is associated with adverse preg-nancy outcomes including ectopic …

Douching is not mandatory and we don't routinely recommend douching if you are doing well and are having no symptoms or concerns. There are no clear guidelines regarding douching and …

Risks of STI's & Pregnancy Vaginal douching is associated with higher occurrences of vaginal infection Vaginal douching is not an effective contraception to prevent pregnancy What does …

While the direct causal relationship between douching and Gonococcal infection may require further investigation, it is plausible that douching practices may contribute to an increased …

Frequent douching is not indicated, because of the increased risk of spread of infection, and because of the disruption to normal vaginal flora.

Examining the importance of vaginal douching contributes to public health initiatives, helps identify trends and patterns of douching related health issues thus leading to more effective prevention …