Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and rectum. They can become enlarged and irritated, causing pain and discomfort. Suppositories are a solid preparation of medicine meant to ...

Medicine can get into your body in a few different ways. You can swallow a pill, drink a liquid, or get a shot. A suppository is another way to deliver a drug. It's a small, round or cone-shaped ...

The type of suppository you need—rectal, vaginal, or urethral—depends on your condition. Suppositories deliver medications directly into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal ...

Vaginal suppositories are solid, oval-shaped treatments that a person inserts into the vagina using a plastic applicator. They become liquid as they warm to the body’s temperature. A vaginal ...

Pretty much every adult woman has dealt with the annoying itchiness and discomfort that comes with yeast infections and other vaginal infections. If you're constantly getting over-the-counter or ...

Suppositories are a type of medication that is inserted into the body — most commonly the rectum or vagina — where they dissolve and release the medication for absorption. Doctors recommend different ...

Maybe you massage CBD into your muscles, or let a droplet of oil dribble into your mouth. But have you ever gotten your CBD by inserting it anally or vaginally? For a number of reasons, ranging from ...

Boric acid has long been used to treat vaginal issues, but whether it works is yet to determined. Here’s what experts have to say about how to deal with vagina infections, itching, and odor. “Boric ...

When Kayla Keegan, 32, was 6 weeks pregnant, her doctor prescribed oral progesterone pills. After just a day of taking them, she was unbearably tired and nauseous. Her doctor then suggested she try ...

Boric acid suppositories (BAS) are a TikTok trend for improving vaginal taste among other claims. However, BAS should only be used to treat certain conditions and misuse could be dangerous. When used ...

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