What is douching? This is washing the vagina with various solutions that help cleanse the mucous membrane and improve the microflora, cure inflammatory processes. If everything is normal, this procedure is completely unnecessary, as it is an interference with the natural microflora of the vagina. But for various diseases, douching becomes the main method of treatment.
However, today the topic of our article is a bit narrower. We will not talk about the benefits of this procedure in general, we are only interested in douching with hydrogen peroxide. How does official medicine look at such a procedure, in what case can it be prescribed and what functions does it perform? About this and much more in our article.
Peroxide is the cure for all diseases
Indeed, this is a universal antiseptic, which is widely used in medicine and cosmetology. Priority areas are surgery and gynecology. First of all, the solution gained such popularity because it has antimicrobial properties. It is thisthe fact served to the fact that douching with hydrogen peroxide began to be practiced in gynecology. This antiseptic creates unfavorable conditions for various viruses and pathogenic fungi.
However, patients are often a bit puzzled when they hear about douching with hydrogen peroxide. Everyone has seen how this fluid interacts with the blood, and such a reaction inside the body is not very pleasing to anyone. In fact, this concern is unfounded. Peroxide is an environmentally friendly product that does not cause pain when in contact with mucous membranes. It is also hypoallergenic and non-toxic.
To consult a doctor
It is necessary to pay special attention that douching with hydrogen peroxide can only be prescribed by a doctor. Whatever it seems to you, even if the symptoms completely coincide with those in which the last time the doctor prescribed such a procedure, first at the appointment, and then at the pharmacy. Even rinsing with plain water is not recommended without medical approval, since such an intervention can lead to dysbacteriosis and worsen the condition.
Thrush is not a problem forever
Indeed, it occurs very often and usually does not last long, returning again and again. However, competent treatment will help, if not completely rid you of relapses, then at least reduce their frequency. At the same time, the main means for combating Candida fungus are solutions for irrigating the vagina. Douching with hydrogen peroxide for thrush can be carried out as in a proceduraloffice as well as at home. To do this, you will need a syringe, which can be bought at a pharmacy and boiled.
It is best to perform the procedure at home in the bathroom, having prepared the solution in advance. It should not be hot or cold, the ideal option is room temperature. Be sure to use fresh solution each time.
Perhydrol guarding women's he alth
Douching with hydrogen peroxide for thrush allows you to quickly sanitize the vagina, as the solution has an antiseptic and antimicrobial effect. At home, the solution can be used daily, throughout the course of treatment.
Since not all women know about douching with a solution of hydrogen peroxide, we will tell you more about it, because it has proven itself well in the treatment of thrush. It is widely used by gynecologists, venereologists and dermatologists for the treatment and prevention of various fungal diseases.
Perhydrol inhibits the active growth of the fungus. That is, immunity is at least given a chance to cope with the fungus. Unlike other recommended remedies, peroxide has no side effects. This allows virtually every woman to prescribe 3% hydrogen peroxide douches.
However, here lies the main danger. Having heard that this is an effective remedy for combating a common ailment, women begin to self-medicate. But with the wrong proportions (the ratio of water and peroxide), you can get a burnmucous. This is an uncommon occurrence, but because it is a possibility, modern doctors prefer to prescribe more innocuous remedies.
How peroxide works
Here we deviate a little towards the history of medicine. How did you first come to the fact that perhydrol was used in gynecology as part of the fight against thrush? The fact is that studies have shown the naturalness of this solution for our body. Every woman in the body contains both peroxide and fungal microorganisms Candida. However, the body produces very little peroxide, so if a number of other factors that favor the growth of fungal colonies intervene, it is clearly not enough.
Peroxide is an unstable compound that breaks down into oxygen and water. Oxygen is known for its antiseptic properties and chemically helps kill yeast infections. However, great care must be taken, especially if you decide on your own initiative to douche with hydrogen peroxide. Reviews indicate that excess concentration leads to burns and pain. Especially often this occurs if the area affected by the fungal infection is already very inflamed or the infection is quite serious.
Preliminary diagnosis
The appearance of leucorrhoea is not always a sign of thrush, so it is extremely important to first determine the cause of their appearance. Douching with peroxidehydrogen according to Neumyvakin involves preventive and therapeutic procedures, however, gynecologists strongly do not recommend carrying out such a procedure unnecessarily.
Peroxide in its pure form is only suitable for external use. A whole solution for douching is not used, since mucosal burns can be obtained. Remember that uncontrolled douching can disrupt the vaginal environment and cause thrush itself.
Basic rules
We will tell you how to proceed if the doctor has prescribed douching with hydrogen peroxide. The proportions are average, on the recommendation of a specialist, the solution may be weaker or more concentrated. So let's move on to the rules:
- First of all, you need boiled water. You should not take risks and draw water from a hot tap, its quality is very doubtful. It is much better to pour water from the kettle into the jar in advance and wait.
- Pharmacists sell various peroxide solutions, as well as perhydrol tablets for self-preparation. However, 3% peroxide is ideal for this procedure.
- 1 tablespoon of 3% solution is consumed per liter of boiled water.
- You should not carry out the procedure too often, in the hope of defeating your illness as soon as possible. Once a day is enough.
- The treatment process will be long enough. If only peroxide is used, then the course lasts from 14 days to a month.
Preparing a working solution
Before we go any further, welet's dwell a little more on how to dilute hydrogen peroxide for douching. Boiled water should cool to 40 degrees, the water should feel pleasantly warm to the touch. Depending on the doctor's prescription, you need to add 1 tablespoon of peroxide to it.
It is necessary to prepare a syringe or a pear by boiling it thoroughly and cooling it on a sterile napkin. Douching with hydrogen peroxide (3 percent) helps to normalize the conditions for the vital activity of beneficial bacteria. In turn, they control the reproduction of fungal microorganisms.
This procedure helps very well if the vaginal microflora is disturbed and beneficial bacteria are no longer able to stop the reproduction of pathogenic microflora. In this case, as soon as the clinical symptoms disappear, you should immediately stop performing the procedure. However, we must remember that it is impossible to completely cure thrush with peroxide alone; in addition, gynecologists prescribe antifungal therapy and other drugs at their discretion.
Procedure technique
Easier when you do it in the treatment room. There, the doctor will control the entire process from beginning to end. However, you can do it at home on your own. To do this, you need to prepare a solution and a syringe, napkins and go to the bathroom. Before the procedure, it is necessary to rinse the genitals with water, lubricate the entrance to the vagina and the spout of the douche with petroleum jelly. The syringe should be inserted no deeper than 7 cm. Douching itself is performed no longer than 15 minutes. The solution is injected very slowly. After it is completed, you can againrinse the genitals with plain water and pat dry with a clean tissue.
Contraindications
Quite often the question arises as to whether douching with hydrogen peroxide can be used for erosion and other diseases of the female reproductive system. Only a doctor can answer these questions after an examination, so do not take risks. Erosion is a violation of the integrity of the mucous membrane, that is, an ulcer. Her treatment should be comprehensive. As a cauterization, the doctor can also choose hydrogen peroxide, but this procedure will be performed under the supervision of a doctor, on a gynecological chair.
Before prescribing a treatment for yourself, remember that this procedure has contraindications that must be considered. These include:
- Cervical erosion.
- Inflammatory diseases not associated with thrush. Although at first glance they may have similar symptoms.
- Postoperative period.
- Menstruation.
- Pregnancy and postpartum. Again, there may be exceptions if poorly healing sutures are required.
Instead of a conclusion
It needs to be emphasized again that using hydrogen peroxide water should not be the only way to treat thrush. This is a complex disease, therefore, a balanced diet, the exclusion of simple carbohydrates and the obligatory use of yogurt will affect recovery. Stress and lack of normal sleep also contribute to the activation of fungal diseases,so check your schedule. It is very important to follow the rules of personal hygiene, do not wear synthetic and too tight underwear, and take a shower on time.
