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Does douching with baking soda help yeast infections?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Yes: Many women find it helpful. Some pharmacies sell ready made baking soda vaginal douches. Otherwise 1 - 2 tablespoons of baking soda miked in about 4 cups of warm water in a douche bag is good inexpensive mixture.

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Answered 8/29/2019

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