Douching is a therapeutic method for washing the vagina with water or drugs based on it. The essence of the method is to mechanically wash the contents. At the same time (depending on the properties of the drug used), cauterization or toning of the vaginal membrane, as well as a disinfecting or tonic effect, is performed. Douching during pregnancy (second half) and after delivery is not recommended.
Douching at home is considered the most effective among other methods for thrush. In this case, use a syringe for gynecological purposes must be careful. Presses should be smooth. Thus, you can avoid getting into the uterus used in the syringe fluid. Caution should be exercised with the introduction of a syringe. Damage to the vaginal walls leads to very serious bacterial and fungal infections.
Inside the vagina there are constantly regulating the fungal reproduction of bacteria. With violations in the microflora, they are not able to control the rapid reproduction of fungal bacteria. To restore balance in the microflora, you should dilute one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide (three percent recommended) in a glass of water. It should be noted that such douching is performed once a day, for several days, until the symptoms completely cease.
Very effective is a special tea tree oil. Its solution is also used for thrush. For cooking, add one of the same spoonful of oil to one teaspoon of medical (isopropyl) alcohol . The mixture is stored in a special dropper bottle, the cap must be screwed up. For the procedure, ten drops of an existing solution are dissolved in water (in two glasses). It should be noted that such douching is carried out during the week once a day.
To restore the pH in the vagina, an acid solution is used. In this case, a certain neutralization of the development of harmful microorganisms occurs. For its preparation, ordinary (maybe apple) vinegar is used in the amount of two tablespoons and a liter of water. Vinegar can be replaced with freshly squeezed fresh juice of half a lemon with the addition of a teaspoon of C-vitamin. It should be noted that such douching with a softly leaking thrush needs to be done every day, and at a higher intensity it is better to use a combination of douching and other methods.
Herbal infusions are also used as neutralizing solutions for douching. At the same time, herbs have an effect on inflammatory processes, stopping them. As a rule, the infusion is prepared from sage, raspberry leaves or comfrey. The ingredients must be used in equal proportions. The collection in the amount of four tablespoons is poured into boiling water (one liter). Within about twenty (maybe fifteen) minutes, the infusion is brewed. It is cooled to room temperature and filtered. Additionally, you can add vinegar (apple) in the amount of two tablespoons or a quarter of a cup of yogurt or acidophilus powder (tablespoon). It should be noted that such douching with thrush is carried out with different intervals (depending on the manifestation). With a mild course, the procedure is carried out once in two days, with a more intense one, daily.
To carry out the procedure at home, it is better to settle in the bathroom. At the same time, it will be more convenient to lie on your back, and legs should be put on the edges. For douching, as a rule, a rubber bulb is used, which has a special tip, or an irrigator, which is equipped (in addition to the balloon and tip) with a special tube (usually plastic). At the same time, the flow of liquid can be controlled by lowering or raising the cylinder.