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Could douching after sex prevent sexually transmitted infections (stis)?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Raj Syal answered

No: It can actually cause the infection to be pushed further into the uterus and tubes causing pelvic inflammatory disease.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 2/25/2012

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably not: Douching has not been shown to be effective for preventing std's.

Dr Swor and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/13/2014

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