Vaginal ovules: what are they and what are they for?
If you are using vaginal pessaries for the first time, it is probably because you have an infection. It is okay to have doubts about their use. Here are some of the most common questions we hear about this treatment. But beware: it is important to read the leaflet carefully. information contained inside the package of eggs and ask your doctor for an opinion. Before continuing, we leave you with a video with some curiosities about the vagina.
What are vaginal suppositories?
Surely one of the first questions is: what is a vaginal egg? A vaginal egg is a drug in solid form that is inserted into the vagina to treat infections such as candidiasis. It is shaped like a bullet (or suppost) and can be positioned with the fingers or with an applicator that can accompany the product. The active ingredient contained in it is released into the vagina to treat the existing condition or lesion. It works immediately and usually treatments based on vaginal ovules do not last for a long time. long, just be constant.
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How do vaginal suppositories work?
As we mentioned before, to "take" a vaginal egg it is necessary to insert it into the vagina. The peculiarity of these products is to act directly on the affected area after insertion. What happens after an egg is inserted? The active ingredient inside is released into the vagina to do its job. It is possible that a small part of the treatment will be expelled through the vaginal canal, as it is based on vegetable oil, so it is best to use a panty liner or a sanitary napkin to avoid staining.
One of the advantages of this treatment is that by acting directly on the problem and not having to go through the intestinal tract or the bloodstream, its effectiveness against infections is greater.
How to insert the vaginal suppositories?
Before starting, you need to wash your hands thoroughly. At this point take an egg and remove its wrapping. If the type of egg you have chosen includes an applicator, you need to insert the egg in the final hole of the applicator. If you are a beginner, sit on the bidet, with your legs apart and folded. .
Carefully insert the egg with the applicator or with your fingers, as far as possible.
If using an applicator, press to release the egg into the vagina and remove the applicator.
At the end of the operation it is necessary to wash your hands thoroughly.
Who can use them and why should they do it?
Vaginal ovules are a real internal cosmetic, which can be used by both menopausal women and very young women to fight ailments such as infections, vaginitis, dryness or to rejuvenate the tissues. As we have seen, their use is quite simple, it will be enough to train a minimum and above all to be constant with the therapy prescribed by the doctor to avoid contraindications.
In any case, what you have to keep in mind is that it is a drug and you must not overdo it or invent do-it-yourself treatments.
Other useful tips for using vaginal suppositories correctly
- Pregnant women should not insert the eggs into the vagina with the applicator, but with the fingers.
- It is important to complete the treatment recommended by the gynecologist to be effective.
- If you have to use the egg during your period, you won't be able to use tampons or a menstrual cup.
- Vaginal suppositories can affect the structure of condoms and thus reduce their effectiveness. Read the package insert to find out if this is true.
- If you are using more than the prescribed dose, it is best to tell your doctor.
- They must never be used after the expiration date indicated on the package.
- They must be stored in a cool and dry place.
- Like all medicines, vaginal suppositories must be kept out of the reach of children.
