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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Pixielilac on June 02, 2022, 10:09:44 PM

Title: How Do You Clean the Applicator?
Post by: Pixielilac on June 02, 2022, 10:09:44 PM

What do you use to wash the applicator if you are using Ovestin or an estriol cream?
I was using a tiny bit of anti bac hand soap and warm water with a good rinse but think it’s a bit harsh for down there? I tried using my finger but end up with the cream just at the entrance to my vagina  and smeared all over my finger.

Title: Re: How Do You Clean the Applicator?
Post by: Flossieteacake on June 03, 2022, 07:23:49 AM

I use hand soap and rinse it well. I did not think it would be too harsh as the soap is rinsed off.

Title: Re: How Do You Clean the Applicator?
Post by: CLKD on June 03, 2022, 07:30:48 AM

I have a bottle brush from a shop that sells brewery equipment, I think DH bought them on line in a set of 12  :-\. Otherwise, warm water with soap/hand wash and a good rinse; air dry.  In 6 years, no problems.

Title: Re: How Do You Clean the Applicator?
Post by: Lyncola on June 03, 2022, 08:29:24 AM

I use hot water and a straw brush cleaner

Title: Re: How Do You Clean the Applicator?
Post by: Pixielilac on June 03, 2022, 09:35:22 AM

Thankyou everyone for your replies. I’ll carry on using the hand soap, I do air dry them.

Title: Re: How Do You Clean the Applicator?
Post by: CLKD on June 03, 2022, 10:26:28 AM

Is the treatment easing symptoms?