Additional advice
Additional advice
There are some simple do’s and don’ts you can recommend for helping to maintain a healthy vaginal microbiome.1,2 You can advise customers:
Do:
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Use water to wash the genital area
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Have showers instead of baths
Don’t:
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Use perfumed soaps, bubble bath, shampoo or shower gel in the bath
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Use vaginal deodorants, washes or douches
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Put antiseptic liquids in the bath
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Use strong detergents to wash underwear
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Wear tight clothes or synthetic underwear
References
1. Bacterial vaginosis. NHS. 2022. Online at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/
2. Toft. C. 6 contributors to bacterial vaginosis. Mayo Clinic Health System. 2019. Online at: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/6-contributors-to-bacterialvaginosis#:~:text=Wearing%20nylon%20underwear%20or%20tight%20yoga%20pants%20can,vaginal%20area%2C%20which%20can%20cause%20increased%20bacteria%20growth