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[Whiskers]

Hi guys. I'm a newbie to the forum but hope someone out there might be able to help. I am trying to track down some disposable vaginal applicators that will fit an OVESTIN tube as to keep on cleaning the reusable tube that comes with it is a bit of a nuisance. I can't help but think reusing the same tube is not that hygienic no matter how well you clean it. Thanks for any help you might be able to give.

[Tinkerbell]

I used Ovestin for a year and never got an infection from using the reusable applicator, although agree keep cleaning it is a bit of a pain when you use it daily.
Vagifem uses a disposable applicator, can you change to that?

[CLKD]

Why would one get infection from a piece of plastic? I throw my applicator into the bath and wash with a small bottle brush - bought from Amazon in a set of 10 in different sizes, or buy from a chemist; allow to air dry and re-use.  Better than the applicators going into landfill?

Browse round.  Make notes! 

[Whiskers]

Thanks for your comments. Have just bought eye brow brushes from Amazon which no should help to be able to clean the threaded bit of the applicator. I have been told it is important to make sure that all of that area is clean as a build up of the cream could cause an infection!

[CLKD]

I use my fingers with the applicator held under warm running water.  Job done.  I use the small brush for cleaning the internal tube.  I've used the product for years without problems.

4 me trophy was like razor blades up there 

[Whiskers]

No doubt that Ovestin makes life comfy again!

[CLKD]

It has done for me.  As well as Nurofen when symptoms niggle. 

[Dierdre]

I dont use the applicator, just wash my hands, squeeze a large pea size onto my finger and spread it all around inside and out. I find this better than applying with the applicator that is an awful shape that feels quite sharp, also this way it dont come back out in a blob. Wash my hands, job done.