Dr. Promise Sefogah, a leading obstetrician, gynecologist, and fertility expert, has revealed that putting herbs, antiseptics, and some unapproved vaginal wash into the vagina can pose serious risks to a person’s health.
Speaking on the topic, Vaginal Discharge on Health with Patricia, Dr. Sefogah emphasized that the vagina is a self-cleaning organ with a delicate balance of natural bacteria and acidity that helps maintain its health. Introducing foreign substances, such as herbs or other objects, can disrupt this balance and lead to various complications, including:
Infections: The vagina has a natural microbiome that helps protect against infections. Introducing foreign objects can disrupt this balance, making the area more susceptible to bacterial or fungal overgrowth.
Irritation: Herbs or other substances may cause irritation to the delicate tissues of the vagina, leading to inflammation, itching, or discomfort.
Disruption of pH balance: The vagina maintains a specific pH balance that is crucial for its health. Introducing foreign substances can disrupt this balance, making the environment less hostile to harmful microorganisms.
“The thing about vaginal discharge is that, to the woman, you cannot tell exactly what it is. You cannot downplay vaginal discharge because it has the tendency to cause havoc if left untreated. From the vagina, the infection can spread up through the cervix, which is the mouth of the womb, get to the womb, and then get to the woman’s tubes. The tubes are very precious, and when they get damaged, the future ability to conceive becomes compromised.”
Watch full interview here