Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Vaginal douching. Pros, cons, and proper technique.

E A Zbella, L A Nemec, M Vermesh

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Uterine necrosis after uterine artery embolization for leiomyoma.

    Obstetrics and gynecology·2001
    Same author

    Full term delivery following cryopreservation of human embryos for 7. 5 years.

    Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·1999
    Same author

    Microsurgical reanastomosis--cost considerations.

    Fertility and sterility·1998
    Same author

    Case reports--Spam or ham?

    Fertility and sterility·1998
    Same author

    A cohort study comparing laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy and extrafascial hysterectomy.

    The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists·1995
    Same author

    The multicentre transcervical balloon tuboplasty study: conclusions and comparison to alternative technologies.

    Human reproduction (Oxford, England)·1993

    Vaginal douching is not essential for feminine hygiene. Frequent douching can cause recurrent vaginitis, irritation, or ulceration, and should be avoided during pregnancy.

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Women's Health
    • Vaginal Health

    Background:

    • Routine vaginal douching is a common practice for feminine hygiene.
    • The necessity and safety of vaginal douching require careful consideration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the necessity of vaginal douching in routine feminine hygiene.
    • To assess the potential adverse effects of vaginal douching.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on vaginal douching practices and outcomes.
    • Analysis of clinical data regarding vaginal health and douching frequency.

    Main Results:

    • Vaginal douching is not a necessary component of routine feminine hygiene.
    • Infrequent douching poses minimal harm.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Frequent douching is associated with recurrent vaginitis, mucosal irritation, and ulceration.

    • Conclusions:

    • Vaginal douching is not recommended for routine feminine hygiene.
    • Women should be advised against frequent douching due to potential health risks.
    • Douching is contraindicated during pregnancy.