Patient's question:
Is it okay to occasionally rinse the vagina with clean water (using a)? Will it damage anything inside the vagina?Additionally, I have had a yeast infection and a urinary tract infection in the past. Now, for a few days each month, my vaginal discharge is purulent and itchy. Rinsing it with water makes me feel a bit more comfortable.
Doctor's answer:
It is okay, it is good to clean with warm water frequently. If there is no discomfort, do not use medication. When the vagina is healthy, do not rinse the vagina with clean water or other medications, as this will disrupt the self-cleaning function of the vagina and may instead cause gynecological inflammation. It is sufficient to clean the external genitalia with warm water regularly. The external genitalia need to be washed with clean water every day, but the vagina should never be washed inside. This is because the vagina has its own pH balance that needs to be maintained, and it secretes mucus plugs to prevent external pollution from entering the uterine cavity.