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Can Douching Lead To Disturbances In The Normal Flora Of The Vagina?
Question: I have notice that the past week I have a heavy darker discharge then normal, but I also have used a douche here more lately than usual could I have cause an imbalance in the flora of the vagina and developed a bladder and kidney infection, it started light brown and now it off white and cottage cheese like no odor or pain developed slight ting of blood very light
Brief Answer:
Vaginal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Douching can lead to disturbances in he normal flora of vagina, leading to vaginal infection, especially bacterial vaginosis or candidiasis.
Cottage cheese discharge with slight bleeding is more suggestive of candidiasis.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined internally to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Vaginal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Douching can lead to disturbances in he normal flora of vagina, leading to vaginal infection, especially bacterial vaginosis or candidiasis.
Cottage cheese discharge with slight bleeding is more suggestive of candidiasis.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist to get properly examined internally to confirm the diagnosis and get appropriate treatment timely.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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