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vinegar douche
Vinegar has been used for centuries now, as an effective astringent and antiseptic. In the earlier day, vinegar was used to treat coughs and clean wounds. However, today vinegar is used for several other purposes. It is not only used for housekeeping and cleaning purposes, but can also be effective in reducing infections and inflammations. A mild form of vinegar can be mixed with water, to make an excellent vinegar douche that treats different types of vaginal problems, right from dryness or infections to vaginitis. Several good brands of a vinegar douche are easily available at most leading store and pharmacies. Alternately, you could also prepare your own vinegar douche at home and administer it, with the help of a douchebag or a bulb syringe.
While frequent douching is not really necessary for good vaginal health, there are many women who feel much cleaner when they douche themselves, especially after indulging in sexual activity, using public washrooms or after they finish their menstrual cycle. If you are one of those women, you need to make sure that you prepare your vinegar douche appropriately. Experts recommend using no more than one or two tablespoons of white vinegar, to each quart of water. However, in case your skin is more sensitive, or if you use douching as a regular part of your healthcare process, it may be best for you to prepare a milder vinegar douche.
Using a vinegar douche is a very common remedy in the treatment of vaginitis. This is a condition that occurs because of a yeast infection, in the vagina. Vinegar is highly acidic in nature and when it is used in the form of a vinegar douche, it creates an acidic environment which is usually inhospitable to vaginal yeast. Prepare your douche using vinegar and water and use it for around 12 to 15 days. In case the problem does not improve, or the pain exists even after two weeks of using a vinegar douche regularly, it may be best to consult a doctor. Women who are in the menopausal state often experience the problem of vaginal dryness, which leads to severe itching. Using a homemade vinegar douche would provide relief from the itchiness and dryness, to a great extent. The vinegar also helps to restore the natural pH in the vagina.
In case a vinegar douche is not used properly, it can aggravate the infection and discomfort. Therefore, make sure you know how to prepare and use the douche in the right manner, before you try it out.
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