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I had an iud inserted recently, and i knew that i would be spotting. valentines is coming up and i didn't think the blood would be brown, so i was wondering if i could douche with water just once or twice or use a boric-acid suppository?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Never douche: it rarely if ever has any health benefits and often is harmful, because it alters normal vaginal bacteria and can increase the risk of various infections. And it isn't necessary to "clean" the vagina. Also there is no obvious need to treat with boric acid. Continued spotting probably isn't a serious problem, but ask your gyn if you have any continuing concern. Good luck.

Answered 2/9/2023

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