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Re: MENOPAUSE: Estring removal
From: amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:40:06 -0500 (CDT)
I am having the same problem. I can feel mine, but can't get my finger
hooked into it enough to pull it out. I would love to find a safe
removal instrument.
I'm going to have to go back to the gyno to get it out, and will ask if
there is such an instrument to use. Will let you know. Good luck.
At Thu, 11 Oct 2007, deborah108 wrote:
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>My husband has tried and can't reach it. Relaxing hasn't worked. I
>called Pfizer but they had no suggestions other than reading me the
>instruction booklet. I've also emailed a medical products manufacturer
>looking for something. No answer yet. Thanks for your suggestions.
>
>At Thu, 11 Oct 2007, Pat Sonnenstuhl wrote:
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>>I suppose you've tried lubricating it, which could be productive our
>>counterproductive. Also, bearing down/pushing out to help push it more
>>forward so that you can reach it. Also, relaxing your pelvic floor
>>muscles where you can feel it. I know with diaphragms there are
>>removers, but I would be nervous with the Esring, as you could perforate
>>something. The other option is to have a friend help you remove it. I
>>know that is awfully personal, but it would save you a trip to your
>>gyno...
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>>At Thu, 11 Oct 2007, deborah108 wrote:
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>>>I cannot reach far enough to remove my Estring. I've tried all the
>>>suggestions from my dr. but cannot get a secure hold to pull it out.
>>>Has anyone found an instrument or device that could enable me to remove
>>>it by myself? I have to go to the dr. every 3 months for her to do it.
>>
>>--
>>Pat Sonnenstuhl, CNM, CHT
>>
>>Hypnosis for Healing and HypnoFertility Therapy
>>http://home.comcast.net/~prebirthhealth/hypnosisforhealing.htm
>>http://home.comcast.net/~prebirthhealth/birthcounseling.htm
>>
--
Amy
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