Is Douching Safe?
The news today brings up the old question about douching. Is it safe? Some say yes, some say no. Some want you to feel fresh as a daisy in May. So, here is a bit from the news article at About.com The link to read the rest is below.
“Is Douching Healthy? Simply stated, the answer is “No.”
“According to a study published by the American Journal of Public Health, douching may reduce a womanâs chance of becoming pregnant during a particular month by approximately thirty percent.
“Regular vaginal douching changes the delicate chemical balance of the vagina and can make a woman more susceptible to infections. Douching can introduce new bacteria into the vagina which can spread up through the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes. Researchers have found that women who douche regularly experience more vaginal irritations and infections such as bacterial vaginosis, and an increased number of sexually transmitted diseases.”
Read the rest at: http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/azhealthtopics/a/vagdouching.htm
