Baking Soda Douche?????

Titi · Nov 6th, 2009, 19:17 PM

Has anyone tried this???

My therapist told me that after ttc for a very long time they had testing done that determined all his sperm were alive when leaving but were dying before making it into the cervix b/c his wife was too "acidic" in there.
The first suggestion was that she douche with baking soda (its alkalizing)& water for 30 min. to 1 hr before sex and they tried and got pregnant the first time. I have been ttc#1 10 months no luck, wanted to try that this cycle but DH didn't think it sounded like a good idea-and our primary care doctor said he'd never heard of that and also wouldn't reccomend it as it can lead to infection or messing up natural PH levels down there.

chefamy1122 · Nov 6th, 2009, 19:24 PM

I have this problem - my acid level is off the charts and my fertility specialist suggested the exact same thing after my post coital test showed that I killed all of DH's swimmers. He also suggested lots of Tums or Rolaids as well as a low acid diet...cutting out vinegar, tomato, citrus, etc

I have done some research and have found that some woman have been able to neutralize the acidic level in their body by taking acidophilus.

B/c I have other fertility issues, this has not worked for me, but I would say do a little bit more research and maybe it is worth a shot

WannaB · Nov 6th, 2009, 19:26 PM

Ive never heard of it, Im an acidic person by nature, I can turn silver to black in seconds!, and I have manage to conceive and deliver healthy babies! Both were girls, leading me to believe that I might kill off the boy sperm because I tend to be more acidic, but none the less sperm still survive in me! I tend to agree you dont want to be messing with the natural ph of your lady bits and have heard that doucheing is not recommended if you are ttc.

Titi · Nov 6th, 2009, 19:29 PM

Thanks Chefamy1122,

DH says we can give it a try next cycle if BFN this one as we've really pulled out all the stops this time!!
Must be very hard at 3 years-coming up on 1 has been rough enough.
I will send lots of prayers your way!!!

chefamy1122 · Nov 6th, 2009, 19:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WannaB

Ive never heard of it, Im an acidic person by nature, I can turn silver to black in seconds!, and I have manage to conceive and deliver healthy babies! Both were girls, leading me to believe that I might kill off the boy sperm because I tend to be more acidic, but none the less sperm still survive in me! I tend to agree you dont want to be messing with the natural ph of your lady bits and have heard that doucheing is not recommended if you are ttc.

I had heard this too, and questioned my dr about this when he suggested that I make a baking soda douche. He said that this true when it comes to most pre-made douches, but that homemade douches with purified water and baking soda had worked for other woman that he had treated and they were able to conceive.

chefamy1122 · Nov 6th, 2009, 19:37 PM

One more thing - if you have not had a post coital test yet, I would suggest getting one done. They will be able to tell you if a baking soda douche would be beneficial or not

Titi · Nov 6th, 2009, 19:42 PM

Thank you! We haven't had any testing yet. Were originally waiting for 12 month mark but at 11 I am ready to get the ball rolling. We first have a prescription for for DH to get a seman analysis done in the next couple of weeks & see what that says.

jodie4805 · Feb 13th, 2010, 08:16 AM

My mom used this after having problems TTC & had my brother straight away. I really want a girl, but am getting so desperate that I am considering giving this a go,

Titi · Feb 13th, 2010, 09:04 AM

me too! I did try one cycle though,,,,,, and nothing.

ablacketer · Feb 13th, 2010, 13:31 PM

hmm, I bet you would have to use preseed after the douche to replace the ewcm you are washing away. Its worth a go!

Nov 6th, 2009, 19:17 PM	#1
Titi On a break (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida, US Posts: 5,625	Baking Soda Douche????? Has anyone tried this??? My therapist told me that after ttc for a very long time they had testing done that determined all his sperm were alive when leaving but were dying before making it into the cervix b/c his wife was too "acidic" in there. The first suggestion was that she douche with baking soda (its alkalizing)& water for 30 min. to 1 hr before sex and they tried and got pregnant the first time. I have been ttc#1 10 months no luck, wanted to try that this cycle but DH didn't think it sounded like a good idea-and our primary care doctor said he'd never heard of that and also wouldn't reccomend it as it can lead to infection or messing up natural PH levels down there.

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Nov 6th, 2009, 19:24 PM	#2
chefamy1122 Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA... USA Posts: 2,401	I have this problem - my acid level is off the charts and my fertility specialist suggested the exact same thing after my post coital test showed that I killed all of DH's swimmers. He also suggested lots of Tums or Rolaids as well as a low acid diet...cutting out vinegar, tomato, citrus, etc I have done some research and have found that some woman have been able to neutralize the acidic level in their body by taking acidophilus. B/c I have other fertility issues, this has not worked for me, but I would say do a little bit more research and maybe it is worth a shot

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Nov 6th, 2009, 19:26 PM	#3
WannaB Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 5,415	Ive never heard of it, Im an acidic person by nature, I can turn silver to black in seconds!, and I have manage to conceive and deliver healthy babies! Both were girls, leading me to believe that I might kill off the boy sperm because I tend to be more acidic, but none the less sperm still survive in me! I tend to agree you dont want to be messing with the natural ph of your lady bits and have heard that doucheing is not recommended if you are ttc.

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Nov 6th, 2009, 19:29 PM	#4
Titi On a break (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida, US Posts: 5,625	Thanks Chefamy1122, DH says we can give it a try next cycle if BFN this one as we've really pulled out all the stops this time!! Must be very hard at 3 years-coming up on 1 has been rough enough. I will send lots of prayers your way!!!

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Nov 6th, 2009, 19:37 PM	#6
chefamy1122 Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA... USA Posts: 2,401	One more thing - if you have not had a post coital test yet, I would suggest getting one done. They will be able to tell you if a baking soda douche would be beneficial or not

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Nov 6th, 2009, 19:42 PM	#7
Titi On a break (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida, US Posts: 5,625	Thank you! We haven't had any testing yet. Were originally waiting for 12 month mark but at 11 I am ready to get the ball rolling. We first have a prescription for for DH to get a seman analysis done in the next couple of weeks & see what that says.

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Feb 13th, 2010, 08:16 AM	#8
jodie4805 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Coventry Posts: 319	My mom used this after having problems TTC & had my brother straight away. I really want a girl, but am getting so desperate that I am considering giving this a go,

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Feb 13th, 2010, 09:04 AM	#9
Titi On a break (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida, US Posts: 5,625	me too! I did try one cycle though,,,,,, and nothing.

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Feb 13th, 2010, 13:31 PM	#10
ablacketer Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cape May New Jersey Posts: 1,929	hmm, I bet you would have to use preseed after the douche to replace the ewcm you are washing away. Its worth a go!

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