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Question
30 Jul 2007
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douching before ivf
I was told by MY DR that I have some bacteria in the vagina and this was established through a test.
He recommended that I douche and also prescribed anti-biotics.
Pls advise if it is safe to douche before IVF or should I not douche at all.
I want to do ivf within a 2-3 months ,but worried this may be a problem if I douche and If I dnt douche the bacteria may still exist when im doing ivf.
Im thinking of changing my DR to moving to your clinic as well.
pls advise .
He recommended that I douche and also prescribed anti-biotics.
Pls advise if it is safe to douche before IVF or should I not douche at all.
I want to do ivf within a 2-3 months ,but worried this may be a problem if I douche and If I dnt douche the bacteria may still exist when im doing ivf.
Im thinking of changing my DR to moving to your clinic as well.
pls advise .
Fertility expert
Dear Patient
Douching and the use of topical or systemic antibiotics should not negatively alter the outcome of an IVF program
Douching and the use of topical or systemic antibiotics should not negatively alter the outcome of an IVF program
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