Effect of vaginal douching on vaginal flora and genital infection
Journal Title: Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association - Year 2020, Vol 21, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: "This study aimed at examining the effect of vaginal douching (VD), which is a traditional and cultural application, on the vaginal flora and genital infections. Material and Methods: This descriptive study included 190 women including those who did or did not perform VD. A questionnaire survey and vaginal sampling were employed. The collected samples were transported within 8 h for laboratory testing. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of vaginal flora. In the VD group, only a few patients reported a history of Sexually Transmitted disease (STD), but none in the non-VD group had STDs (p<0.05). No significant difference in infections was noted. However, there was a significant relationship between the history of infections and VD (p<0.01). Conclusion: Women who performed VD are at risk for vaginal infections. Further studies are warranted in the future for clinical application.
Authors and Affiliations
Rasime Yıldırım, Gülşen Vural, Esra Koçoğlu
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