Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vaginal Douching

The washing of the VAGINA cavity or surface with a solution. Agents or drugs can be added to the irrigation solution.

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Abstract

The washing of the VAGINA cavity or surface with a solution. Agents or drugs can be added to the irrigation solution.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Vaginal Irrigation
  • Vaginal Lavage
  • Douching, Vaginal
  • Irrigation, Vaginal
  • Lavage, Vaginal

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

for postcoital douching use CONTRACEPTION, POSTCOITAL and VAGINAL DOUCHING

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History Note

2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Irrigation (1973-2003)
  • Vagina (1973-2003)

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Tree Number

  1. E05.927w.852

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vaginal Douching. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044364. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044364
  2. Vaginal Douching. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q104900615