Should the intimate area be cleaned with physiological saline?

Physiological saline has been widely used since ancient times to clean eyes, nose, gargle, throat, and private area. Cleaning the intimate area with physiological saline daily is considered very good. However, obstetricians recommend that you do not make your own saline solution at home. The reason is that we cannot control the salt concentration and the quality of the solution being mixed.

Since ancient times, we have known to use salt water for the purpose of washing wounds, gargling and cleaning the private area to prevent infection. At that time, the user can use the light salinity tasting method to estimate the salt concentration when mixing so that the salt water is not too concentrated or too dilute.
Currently, with developed technologies, scientists have researched and proven that isotonic saline is completely suitable for the physiology of the human body (so called physiological saline). Physiological saline is found to be so safe that it can be used as a solution for intravenous infusion or washing wounds and deep surgical wounds in the body.
Physiological saline is commonly used to clean eyes, nose, gargle, and throat, to take care of the private area every day. Using salt water to clean the intimate area daily is considered suitable and good for the body. However, obstetricians recommend not using homemade saline. Because the concentration cannot be controlled, the quality of the solution can affect the body. Therefore, women should choose pre-mixed products of reputable manufacturers, because when producing the solution, the concentration is carefully measured, monitored and checked for quality.
The general conclusion that salt water should not be used to clean the private area every day because it causes dryness is not correct. We need to understand how salty salt water (hypertonic) causes the drying effect of water absorption, as well as how many times a week to wash. The fact that false information is not clearly posted, misleading consumers, affecting reputable products being circulated on the market. Therefore, when encountering the above information, you should read and learn carefully or ask a professional, especially a doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology to make a wise choice in product consumption.

Currently, the use of physiological saline to clean the private area can help reduce itching, unpleasant odors and this has been applied by many women. This way also helps to support the treatment of gynecological inflammatory diseases at the initial stage. However, not everyone understands and practices salt water hygiene properly. Here are some instructions for women when cleaning the private area with salt water, you should pay attention to follow the following information:
Recommendation: You should not arbitrarily mix saline at home. care and wash the private area, because it will be difficult for women to accurately determine the standard concentration of physiological saline. Moreover, the raw salt used every day contains many impurities, and this can be favorable conditions for inflammation to form more severe.
The following are instructions on how to clean the sensitive area with physiological saline safely:
Step 1: you need to wash the intimate area with clean water Step 2: women then use 0.9% physiological saline to wash outside the vulva area very gently for 1-2 minutes. Note that do not use saline to douche deep inside the vagina and do not soak the private area in salt water. Step 3: Wash the intimate area again with clean water and finally pat dry with a soft towel. Physiological saline has the effect of cleaning the intimate area, but should not be used for this purpose. You should only wash the intimate area with salt water about twice a week, avoid washing too often because it can irritate the private area. In addition, women should pay attention to avoid rubbing, scratching when washing the intimate area with salt water, this will make the damaged skin area painful, stinging and susceptible to bacteria attack.

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