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  1. Vaginitis - self-care 
    ... Pat the area dry, don't rub. Avoid douching. Douching may worsen vaginitis symptoms because it removes healthy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000566.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Bacterial vaginosis - aftercare 
    ... using a condom when you have sex. Not douching. Douching removes the healthy bacteria in your vagina that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000687.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Vaginal yeast infection 
    ... not hot, bath may help your symptoms. Avoid douching. Although many women feel cleaner if they douche ... period or intercourse, it may worsen vaginal discharge. Douching removes healthy bacteria lining the vagina that protect ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001511.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Birth control and family planning 
    ... It can be enough to cause a pregnancy. Douching shortly after sex is not likely to work. ... their way past the cervix within 90 seconds. Douching is never recommended because it can cause infections ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001946.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. STI Myths & Facts Quiz 
    ... you are older, and having only one partner. Douching can help protect you from HIV. The correct answer is myth. Douching can make you more likely to get HIV. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/001949_14.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Cone biopsy 
    ... week. For about 4 to 6 weeks avoid: Douching (douching should never be done) Sexual intercourse Using tampons ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003910.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Uterine artery embolization - discharge 
    ... how long you should avoid using tampons or douching. You may resume a normal, healthy diet when ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000161.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Hysterectomy - abdominal - discharge 
    ... for 6 weeks after your surgery. This includes douching and tampons. Do not take a bath or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000275.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hysterectomy - vaginal - discharge 
    ... the first 8 to 12 weeks. This includes douching or using tampons. Do not start having sexual ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000285.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Hysterectomy - laparoscopic - discharge 
    ... the first 8 to 12 weeks. This includes douching and tampons. Do not have sexual intercourse for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000276.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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