Can douching cause miscarriages

Answer 1

No. But douching should never be done whether you are pregnant or not. You make it easier to get infections by disrupting the natural bacteria flora in the vagina. And then you might have a miscarriage. Douching is not needed. The vagina is self cleaning.

Answer 2

Not usually. However, some kinds of solutions used for vaginal douches can alter the pH (acidity) of the vagina; and sometimes that can create conditions that allow infection. Some infections can be a contributing factor in miscarriages. Consult with your health care professional before using vaginal douches, especially during pregnancy.

Related Note:

Vaginal douches are usually not necessary, unless there is a medical condition that your health care professional is treating. They can contribute to infections by changing the pH, kill the normal flora, and can cause vaginal inflammation and allergic reactions. The fragrances and other ingredients in the commercial douche solutions can be irritating to vaginal tissue. Use only douches that the doctor prescribes or recommends for your symptoms; most gynecologists recommend avoiding over-the-counter vaginal douches.

Douches used as a means to clean Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or sperm after unprotected sex are ineffective. You must use proper protection during sex; douches can not protect you afterward from pregnancy or STDs.

Vaginal douches are not necessary for hygiene, even after menstruation. Your body is able to clean itself much better anyway, and without adding irritants or risking infection. Never use douches to try to remove bad or unusual odors from the vagina, that is an indication of a problem, and you should see your doctor if you have this symptom.

Answer 3

Douching is not recommended, especially during pregnancy. Douching itself may not make you miscarry, but pregnant or not, the use of douches can up your risk for infection by ridding your vagina of normal flora, also known as good bacteria. These good bacteria are crucial because without them you are more prone to various infections. Being pregnant already means that you're immune system isn't quite up to par, since your body is working so hard on creating new life, especially in the first trimester when the most crucial developments are being made. Taking the risk of using a douche could result in an infection, which in turn could cause a miscarriage.