Question 1

which spermcide is best to use gel jelly or foam?

Accepted Answer

Either: They both have the same efficacy, so it is a matter of your personal preference.

Question 2

again 18 gel for women, i'd there any side effects ? i want to use please advice

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Unknown: This product has not been studied in the us, and is not regulated by the fda. Its ingredients include vitamin e, aloe vera, and pomegranate extract.
If the vaginal tract has lost tightness after childbirth, these anatomical changes cannot be corrected without surgery. If the vaginal mucosa has thinned (usually in the absence of estrogen), then estrogen creams can correct that.
See your doctor.

Question 3

i have red dots on my back.can someone tell me which gel should i use to make those dots dissapear?

Accepted Answer

: The only way a treatment can be recommended is to know what the problem is. You need to have the “red dots” looked at by a doctor before any treatment can be prescribed. So, see your doctor or a dermatologist for evaluation so that it can be diagnosed and then a treatment recommended. Good luck to you!

Question 4

to compensate for high shbg (causes low free t) use 1testim gel daily. usually raises total t from about 550 to 690. last month total t =1100. error?

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Not error: When using a testosterone gel, your testosterone level will vary depending on when the blood sample is drawn in relation to when you put on the gel.  Levels peak about 4-6 hrs after putting on the gel.  A level of 1100 would not be unusual if drawn at the peak.

Question 5

can you use metro gel after expirration?

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Yes: If the package seems ok , especially if unopened, it will retain its effectiveness beyond the expiration date.

Question 6

my metrodonizale gel says it expired on 5/17 its 11/17 can i still use it?

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Probably OK, but...: Drug expiration dates are very conservative. Drugs are not necessarily less effective or have increased risk of side effects after the expiration date. It's just that they haven't been tested beyond that date. But unless stored unsafely (e.g. an especially hot area, like in a car on hot days), they usually are fine. However, for a new infection, best not to self treat. See a doctor to confirm.

Question 7

is is safe to use menthol gel on babies?

Accepted Answer

No: Ingesting (putting it on the mouth) menthol can be poisonous and even fatal in some cases. 
There have been even reports of infants developing respiratory difficulty and turning blue with the application of menthol containing products near the baby's face/ nose (like vapor rub).
Please consult with your pcp if you are planning to use it in another area of your child's body (i will not recommend).

Question 8

is okay to use oral gel  while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Below: Here is the latest FDA recommendations:

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether benzocaine topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

Question 9

how shall i use epiduo gel if i wear makeup?

Accepted Answer

Epiduo: Take your makeup off when you apply epiduo at night. In the morning you can apply makeup over the epiduo

Question 10

how are you supposed to use zicam cold remedy gel swabs?

Accepted Answer

Don't use at all!: The fda has reported cases of anosmia (loss of sense of smell) with the use of zicam.
So i would recommend not using them at all.

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Again 18 gel for women, i'd there any side effects ? i want to use please advice

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I have red dots on my back.can someone tell me which gel should i use to make those dots dissapear?

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To compensate for high shbg (causes low free t) use 1testim gel daily. usually raises total t from about 550 to 690. last month total t =1100. error?

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Can you use metro gel after expirration?

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My metrodonizale gel says it expired on 5/17 its 11/17 can i still use it?

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Is okay to use oral gel while pregnant?

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