A 29-year-old female asked:
used tea tree suppository vaginally. exp. light bleeding after first night. 2 days now. haven't used again. should i be worried?
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Unclear: Tree tea oil has no proven benefits through vaginal application. If you feel you are bleeding irregularly schedule a visit for infection testing. It is not likely related to the insertion of this supplement
Answered on Sep 29, 2016
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