A member asked:

Could douching immediately following intercourse act as contraception?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Padmavati Garvey answered

No: No it cannot work as an effective form of birth control. In addition douching can cause vaginal infections.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 10/16/2011

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The right answer: Is to use protection for each and every act of vaginal intercourse. Douching after the fact will do nothing to prevent pregnancy.

Dr Nguyen agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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A member asked:

Could douching immediately following intercourse act as contraception?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Padmavati Garvey answered

Dr Brown agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Nguyen agreed

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