New Treatment For A Difficult Condition (NAPSA)—Learning about a common—and often embarrassing—problem in womencould help you handle it and the effect it has on yourlife. For millions of women, femi- nine odor dramatically impacts self-confidence, self-image and even their desire for intimacy. While a certain amount of feminine odor is part of being a healthy woman, a strong odor may signal a medical condition or other problem. Women should visit their doctor to diagnose common infections treatable with antibiotics, such as bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections. New Treatments But what about odor not caused by a medical issue? Until recently, the condition was difficult to treat, even with common over-the-counter products such as creams or wipes. Fortunately, a recent FDA approval has cleared the way for a new,clinically proven remedy that reduces or eliminates odor not tied to bacterial infection. The patented device uses medical-grade stainless steel and tap water to neutralize odor. Called WaterWorks, the all-natural personal cleansing system was developed by a woman and designed to use in the showeras part of a personal hygiene regimen. Proven Results The device gently cleanses with none of the harsh chemicals or perfume often found in the overthe-counter douching kits that many doctors have long counseled female patients against using. Su vee A newtreatment may help women deal with an all-too-common problem. Unlike traditional douches, the easy-to-use system gently cleanses without upsetting the “good” bac- teria, lactobacilli, that’s so impor- tant to feminine health. Indeed, in a randomized, con- trolled, double-blinded study in reduction or elimination of odor not caused by infection, study participants used WaterWorks and noted a significant reduction or total elimination of odor. Brighter Outlook For Jennifer Berman, M.D., a urologist and internationally renowned expert in the field of female urology and sexual and menopausal health, the clinical study results along with feedback from study participants are great news. She noted that feminine odor can embarrass patients to the point that it negatively affects their professional and personal lives, but that this new treatment may help change that. For more information, visit www.waterworkshealth.com or call (800) 231-4928.
