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Vaginal douching

Known as: douche vaginal, Vaginal Irrigation, Douching, Vaginal 
A procedure in which a stream of liquid is introduced into a body cavity, most commonly the vagina, for medical or hygienic reasons.
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Human defensins and cytokines in vaginal lavage fluid of women with bacterial vaginosis
Review
2005
Review
2005
Vaginal Douching, Condom Use, and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Chinese Female Sex Workers
Background and Objective: Vaginal douching has been hypothesized to increase a woman's risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Cytokines as Adjuvants for the Induction of Anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus Peptide Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgA Antibodies in Serum and Mucosal Secretions after Nasal Immunization
ABSTRACT Safe and potent new adjuvants are needed for vaccines that are administered to mucosal surfaces. This study was… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Vaginal lavage with chlorhexidine during labour to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission: clinical trial in Mombasa, Kenya
ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of vaginal lavage with diluted chlorhexidine on mother-to child transmission of HIV (MTCT) in a… 
2001
2001
Factors associated with nucleic acids related to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 in cervico‐vaginal secretions
Objective To assess HIV‐related nucleic acids in cervico‐vaginal secretions and the factors associated with them. 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Nasal douching as a valuable adjunct in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis.
The effect of nasal douching in 40 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis was tested, and two different preparations compared: 19… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Physiologic regulation of postovulatory neutrophil migration into vagina in mice by a C-X-C chemokine(s).
Leukocytes, particularly neutrophils, infiltrate into female genital organs after ovulation in both humans and mice. In mice, a… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Comparative analysis of methods for collection and measurement of immunoglobulins in cervical and vaginal secretions of women.
Highly Cited
1972
Highly Cited
1972
Serum levels of prolactin, luteinizing hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone during pregnancy in the rat.
Groups of mated and nonmated female rats were decapitated at 0800, 1200, 1600, and 2000 hours on the day of estrus. In the mated… 
Highly Cited
1969
Highly Cited
1969
Birth control knowledge and attitudes among unmarried pregnant adolescents: a preliminary report.
In a preliminary report 169 unmarried adolescents predominantly black 85% in their middle teens registering for prenatal services… 
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