Douching

Ok ladies I am 5 wks post op. Had my exam today after a LSH and she said I could return to normal things. I was embarrrased to ask about douching. Has anyone had bad experiences with them after post op.

I don't ever douche so I couldn't tell you. Sorry. Hopefully someone can answer your ??

Most gyns recommend against douching, hysterectomy or no hysterectomy ... the vaginal is self-cleaning.

s,
-Linda

Yep, I heard that also: the vagina is a self cleaning oven they say, lol.

But I guess if you want to feel "fresh" you could do maybe a vinegar or baking soda one, or buy some nice summers eve wash, and spray or powder for your panties? I totally understand the needing to feel fresh thing though.

Trouble is, douching flushes away the vagina's natural moisture as well as destroying the helpful bacteria it needs to prevent yeast infections. Really not a good idea unless it has been medically advised.

s,
-Linda

No douching!!! If you have a smell or discharge that's making you want to douche, then tell the dr instead. !!

I agree...douching is not needed.

I don't douch my GYN says NO Douching ever!

My doc also says no douching. I disagreed with him and simply used some warm water in the shower, very gently. Since then, I've had no more of the discharge I was complaining about previously and am much more pleasant to be around.

I'm betting if the doctors had stinky stitches coming out of their nether regions they'd douche with Chanel.

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Originally Posted by SozoSister I'm betting if the doctors had stinky stitches coming out of their nether regions they'd douche with Chanel.

I would hope that they would be smarter than to do that. By the way, the "nothing in the vagina until you're released" rule includes no water - that's why no baths, hot tubs or swimming - and usually we're not released until after the odor has faded and the stitches have disappeared.

s,
-Linda