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Re: Vagisil Talc Free Feminine Powder -Safe to use?

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:56:57 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Tara wrote: >
>I have heard many times that it is best not to use feminine deodorant
>sprays because they upset that natural flora of the vagina, but Vagisil
>makes a powder (talc free)that is made of corn starch and backing soda
>that claims to neutralize odors and eliminate odor causing bacteria. Is
>this safe to use? Will using it lead to vaginal infections or
>irritations. Thanks for your advice!

Some might say it is ok to use, but my gynos have always told me to not use anything with deodorant(s) in them (powder, soaps, pads, tampons, bubble bath). Hope this helped some.

--
Amy





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