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Im 36 weeks pregnant i had a speculum test done yesterday but they used a lubricant on the plastic tool is the lubricant safe?
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Yes, Safe: The lubricant is safe. It is usually a water soluble gel that comes out of a clean tube of gel. Best wishes!
Answered 2/5/2017
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