Hi girls,

just looking for a quick but of advice really - i have tried calling the doctors but they cut me off in the phone system - grrrrr
Also as i am based in America now - i dont know why but i would prefer the help from english girls...

I went for a pap smear on Monday - all very good quick and easy. As this was my predicted OV day also (only by website info - not ov sticks) DH and i Bd on the Tuesday morning

DH is now complaining of thrush symptoms so is using cream - i tried to get him the Diflucan capsule but you cant buy it over the counter here. I now have a lot more CM very white lotiony.. Im not a sufferer of Thrush although i think i may have got it from the doctor using latex gloves and causing an irritation.. kind of something i used to get with condoms..... anyway its not bad for me and i was hoping the increase in CM was a pg sign (prob not now)

What i want to know is - has anyone that has been pregnant before used the internal pessery you can buy over the counter - all the boxes say ask the doctor first !!!! - i think i am 4DPO

RB x

when i was pg i had thrush. i didn't want to risk taking anything so instead a bathed down there in salt water and the infection cleared up in 3 days.
maybe you could try that?
hope ur better soon
xx

thanks girls, i posted in pregnancy as well and a couple of girls had used it so i thinki will. After all at 4dpo as well i still wont of even implanted yet

Its not even bad but i hate being out of wack :LOL:

Actually er hum think i have that prob too. Asked pharmacist and he said you can use the cream but not the pessary, although does say on leaflet you may be able to use it under dr/midwife advice.
Hope yours clears soon.
Filo x

my docs finally called back - i kind of felt like she thought it was a stupid question - she said it was fine to use

flippin TTC lark plays havoc with the mind :LOL:

Next time dr comes near you tellt hem the latex gloves and condoms irritate you, they should have alternative gloves.(I am a nurse with a latex allergy and used to have irritation after condoms too).Good luck for your BFP.

yes i have same problem too and have to use alternative gloves at work and went to dentist other month and they had to hunt to find some(ohe moaned and groaned but found some). Its becoming more common for people to be allergic or sensitive to them nowadays.
Filo x

When I had the emergency c section with my little one it was obviously a latex catheter that they put in cos I was uncomfortable for weeks afterwards.With all the stress I never thought to say something at the time!!!

most hospitals will use latex free now and they realise problem is becoming more common, i know ours are now. If you need a section again ask when you see consultant. When i have mine this time i'll have to have a latex free pack in theatre just in case.
Filo x

I'm on an elderly ward and we have to order them specially if we need them despite the fact that we are supposed to stock them!!!