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Why did it burn after i douched?

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Reaction to solution: You reacted to the solution you used. You might be allergic to it, it was too concentrated, too warm, or some other problem.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/1/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Douching: Heat or irritation. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists recommends AGAINST Douching.

Answered 10/21/2015

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