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Need doctor's help! will intimate wash cure the vaginal yeast infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Is that a douche?: If yes, then the answer is no. In fact douching can be a risk factor for getting a yeast infection.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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