A person can make their own hydrogen peroxide douche by mixing hydrogen peroxide with warm water.
Hydrogen peroxide douche generally refers to a combination of peroxide and water that is administered into the vagina using a bottle with a long spout. It is used to treat vaginal infections and is sometimes recommended by natural health practitioners to use instead of antibiotics, but it must be strongly diluted with water. Most formulations recommend between one teaspoon (9.9 ml) of 3% hydrogen peroxide per cup (236.5 ml) of water.
Hydrogen peroxide douche is a combination of hydrogen peroxide and water that is administered into the vagina to treat a vaginal infection.
The use of a hydrogen peroxide douche is generally recommended in the treatment of a bacterial vaginal infection, also known as bacterial vaginosis. This method can also be used to treat vaginal yeast infections, as peroxide has been shown to kill candida, the yeast that causes these infections. The medical community is up for debate about how safe and effective this treatment really is, but many patients and natural health practitioners strongly recommend it. It is especially helpful if other methods of treatment, namely antibiotic medications or creams for inserted yeast infections, have failed to clear the infection.
A bottle of hydrogen peroxide.
Patients can take a hydrogen peroxide douche by mixing the peroxide with warm water. This combination is then inserted into a douche with a nipple attached at one end for insertion into the vagina. You can also purchase over-the-counter douche products to empty out the liquid contents and use the bottle and nozzle included with most kits. If this is done, it is important to thoroughly rinse off any existing fluid before showering.
When administering a hydrogen peroxide vaginal douche, it is important to do so carefully. Women should slowly insert the nipple as far as is comfortable. The bag or bottle must be squeezed very slowly with even pressure so that the liquid flows into the vaginal canal. It is important that air is not forced into the vagina, as this can cause a rare condition known as air embolism. This is more common in pregnant women and those with certain conditions, and can be quite serious.
While using a hydrogen peroxide douche kills any harmful yeast or bacteria, it also kills the beneficial bacteria naturally found in the vagina. This can sometimes lead to secondary infections if the pathogens grow faster than the good bacteria. For this reason, women using this method, in addition to prescribed antibiotics, should take a daily probiotic supplement to replenish the beneficial flora of the vagina. It is best to choose products designed specifically for women’s health. Many health professionals recommend against using hygienic showers altogether.