Can the irrigator be used every day?

Irrigators are not recommended for daily use. The female vagina has a self-cleaning function. Frequent washing may destroy the balance of flora and increase the risk of infection.

In a healthy state, there are a variety of beneficial bacteria in the vagina, which can maintain an acidic environment and inhibit the reproduction of harmful bacteria. Daily cleaning requires just washing the vulva with warm water. Excessive use of douches may wash away protective secretions, resulting in a decrease in lactobacilli. Long-term and frequent douching may cause vaginal dryness, itching, and even bacterial vaginosis or candida infection. Some women mistakenly believe that douching can prevent gynecological diseases, but in fact it may be counterproductive.

Under special circumstances, the irrigator can be used for a short period of time under the guidance of a doctor. When treating refractory vaginitis, the doctor may prescribe medicinal rinses to accompany the treatment. The course of treatment usually does not exceed 7 days. After surgery or delivery, you need to follow the doctor's advice for professional flushing care. At this time, you need to use sterile saline instead of ordinary water. In postmenopausal women, the vaginal resistance is weakened due to the decrease in estrogen, and excessive douching may aggravate the symptoms of atrophic vaginitis.

For daily care, you should choose a weakly acidic lotion with a pH of 4-4.5 and use it no more than 2-3 times a week. When abnormal discharge, odor or itching occurs, you should seek medical treatment in time instead of flushing yourself. When using an irrigator, please note that the water temperature is close to body temperature, the rinsing pressure should not be too high, and the rinsing head needs to be disinfected and replaced regularly. Douching is not recommended during menstruation, before and after sexual intercourse, and within 2 hours after vaginal medication. Pregnant women should avoid douching at will.