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A member asked:
So if i am on my period but i use a douch will it stop my bleeding for a few hours???
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No: No, it will not stop your period. It will clean out your vagina, but douching is not recommended at any time, as it causes an imbalance it the normal bacterial flora of the vagina, and increases the risk of getting a pelvic infection.
Answered 2/21/2015
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