Can you use salt water to wash the external genitalia in the early stages of pregnancy?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, during pregnancy, if you have itching in the external genital area, you can use clean water or warm water to rinse. Be careful not to use water that is too hot. It is not recommended to use salt water, as it is highly irritating and may worsen local itching and pain after use. It is advised to avoid using various cleaning solutions indiscriminately to prevent disrupting the bacterial balance.