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Whiskers
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January 18, 2020, 11:32:19 AM »
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.
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Tinkerbell
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January 18, 2020, 01:26:37 PM »
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?
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CLKD
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January 18, 2020, 02:22:27 PM »
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!
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January 18, 2020, 02:30:22 PM »
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!
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CLKD
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January 18, 2020, 02:35:41 PM »
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
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Whiskers
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January 18, 2020, 02:42:58 PM »
No doubt that Ovestin makes life comfy again!
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CLKD
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January 18, 2020, 04:03:15 PM »
It has done for me. As well as Nurofen when symptoms niggle.
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January 18, 2020, 05:30:39 PM »
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.
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