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Does vaginal douching or washing with water after intercourse will increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy?
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No, but: This activity will not increase the risk of ectopic, but it will increase the risk of recurrent, bothersome vaginal infections such as yeast infections.
Answered 9/28/2016
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