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Is it safe to take optibac probiotics and kefir before/following prolapse surgery and fibroid removal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probiotics: Probiotics and Kefir should not interfere with surgery. If you are taking these to attempt to solve a particular problem then that problem should be addressed by your surgeon first before trying home remedies.

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Answered 7/2/2018

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