What is the effect of washing the vulva with baking soda?

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, rinsing the vulva has the effect of changing the pH of the vagina and inhibiting the growth of mold. Sodium bicarbonate douche is mainly used for fungal infections caused by vaginitis, because the fungus in the acidic environment is conducive to growth, through the external use of sodium bicarbonate douche vulva, so that the vaginal environment into an alkaline, the formation of the environment is not easy to grow, there is a certain inhibition of the growth of mold effect. Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid, the use of vulvar douche has certain indications, not all vaginitis can use sodium bicarbonate to douche the vulva. Sodium bicarbonate to flush the vulva should not be used for a long time, long-term use will destroy the normal environment of the vagina, and may even cause vaginal infections. Sodium bicarbonate can cause urinary urgency, frequent urination, edema, muscle pain and other adverse reactions, allergic to sodium bicarbonate should be prohibited. If you need to use drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, not blindly use drugs, so as not to cause adverse consequences.