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  1. #1
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    Mar 2010
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    Yeah, but it could cause over growths of other nasties, like thrush, down there, and after seeing what it does to hands, I would hate to think what it would do to your vaginal lining.

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    Feb 2011
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    yes but the Antibiotics does that too? the douche solution is no where near as strong as the hand wash solution and there is likely to be only 2 douches. I havent actually seen dermatitis or a reaction from a single chlorhex exposure- it is usually contact dermatitis from repeated exposure. I also have to have chlorhex for surgical disinfection as im allergic to iodine solution and I have never had an issue with it. Its really is an each to their own situation. To me I have done a massive amount of research and have a degree relevant to understanding it all. the studies have proven chlorhex is just as effective as the antibiotics but does not carry the need for IV injection, does not enter my blood stream or my babies, it doesnt wipe out all of my bodily flora. The use of IV antibiotics for GBS reduction was based on a now proven flawed study, however as it is so ingrained in medical practice standards and due to new ethical standards and the rarity of GBS complications it is virtually impossible for a study to be large enough to convince medical practitioners that Chlorhex is more beneficial, even though the standard they use showed much less evidence.