Posted: 03/18/07 - 13:11 Post subject: Preparation H treating hemorrhoids during period
Can I use Preparation H wipe and ointment treating hemorrhoids during my period? Is that safe? My period was delayed (first time) about 20 days, even though it came yesterday finally. Is hemorrhoids a possible reason for my period delay? I'm 27.
Prep H constricts blood flow around the anus. One can imagine that excessive use of prep H suppositories might also affect blood flow to the uterus.
In any case, my doctor said that Prep H does not actually shrink hemorrhoids. It has been my experience as well that prep H provides some topical relief, but doesn't really do anything fundamental. Sitz baths are good, and they have been clinically shown to work.
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