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female
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41-50,
anonymous
writes: i am going for a 'girly check-up'..does anyone know if its okay to douche before my appointment? Reply to this Question Share |
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 February 2007): No, do not douche. If you are getting a pap smear done (cervical cancer), then that could give inaccurate test results. Check out the below link:
http://www.drdonnica.com/myths/00000182.htm
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female
reader, anonymous, writes (8 February 2007): No, I don't know, but when I've gone for a gynecological checkup they do give you a wet-wipe to use......I wouldn't douche first, just wash in the normal way with a bath or shower.......or call the nurse and ask her!
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