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Is vaginal douche with mineral water bad?? or this really helps for fertility or can it be bad??? help

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Don't douche: douche is not helpful for anything. it does NOT help fertility.

Answered 8/15/2014

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