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Misty (In) on 07/25/2016:
Baking soda will negatively affect vaginal pH. The vagina should be an acidic environment. Baking soda will make the vagina more alkaline, making it a great breeding ground for bacteria and yeast.
I am 65 suffering terribly of Atrophic vaginitis. I tried douching with Soda Bicarbonate and it works!!! After 5 days the symptoms diminished slowly. Thank you for your advice.
Gr0m1t (Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia) on 11/25/2012:
Douching with Bicarb of Soda may be a remedy for vaginal dryness.
I heard about someone who cured herself of cervical cancer by douching with bicarbonate of soda solution for 20 mins daily. As I was having problems getting a PAP smear because of vaginal atropy, I started douching with bi-carb. I didn't do the whole 20 mins, just douched. Within a couple of weeks, I was able to have a smear test with no problem and it continued to improve with the douching.
I am a sample of one, so there are no guarantees. Would be interested in others' experiences.
