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Do you recommend douching after sexual intercourse as a means to remove sperm, odor and leakage in a menopausal woman?

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Douching: Douching can disrupt the balance of the vaginal environment and irritate the tissues, so it is not recommended.

Dr Rochester agreed

Answered 7/22/2015

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