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I wanted to know when you use a pessary and cream to cure up thrush is the cream just to soothe?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett
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Cream : Usually contains antifungal medicine to treat the thrush. A pessary is most often used to support the vagina and bladder if there is prolapse.
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