IMPORTANT: The above "Yes" replies indicate that steaming is contraindicated. It is not safe and could result in negative side effects such as the onset of bleeding or a miscarriage. Steaming should not be performed at this time.
WHEN STEAMS SHOULD BE AVOIDED:
- If you are pregnant or there is a possibility of pregnancy
- During or after ovulation if you are trying to conceive
- During menstruation
- Fresh spotting or spontaneous bleeding
- With any open wounds, sores, blisters or stitches
- If you have a genital/vaginal or rectal infection or fever
- Piercings will need to be removed
- Birth control implant (Nexplanon, Implanon)
- Infection with burning
- Tubal Coagulation
Caution: If you have an IUD, Yoni steams help release matter from the uterus. They are on the caution list but no longer contraindicated.