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If you’re questioning whether you truly require scented or specialized soaps, washes, wipes, lotions or creams to maintain healthy feminine hygiene, you're not alone. But are these feminine hygiene products worth all the hype? “The vagina is a self-cleaning area, and if you upset the balance of normal bacteria by using scented products, you can actually change the pH and cause other issues like bacterial vaginosis (BV) to develop,” said Amy Wetter, M.D., an OBGYN at Northside Women Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. When cleaning the exterior areas, such as the vulva, Dr. Wetter recommends keeping it simple. “You should wash your vulva with warm water using a mild soap that is free of dyes and fragrance.”
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