title: Vaginal douching. Pros, cons, and proper technique.
abstract: Vaginal douching is not necessary in routine feminine hygiene. When performed infrequently it is not harmful, but frequent douching may lead to recurrent vaginitis and mucosal irritation or ulceration. Douching should not be performed during pregnancy.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*