Dr. Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries

No. It is not beneficial to use Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries during your period, as menstrual blood raises the vaginal pH and would counteract the acidifying effect of the lactic acid. Start the pessaries after your period has finished. If you have already started a course when your period begins, stop using Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries and continue once your period has ended.

Yes. For women who are prone to recurrent bacterial infections, in particular the recurring "fishy" smelling discharge associated with bacterial vaginosis that tends to flare after sex or menstruation, using Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries can help to prevent the infection from returning by keeping the vaginal environment in its natural acidic range.

For ongoing prevention, one pessary can be used two to three times a week over a longer period. Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries are well tolerated and are suitable for long-term use.

Alongside maintaining a healthy vaginal pH, a balanced gut microbiome can also help support the body's natural flora. Our pharmacists recommend taking OneVit Probiotics Complex, which may help support a healthy balance of bacteria and, in turn, the natural defences that help reduce the risk of recurrent infections.

No. Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries are not a treatment for an active vaginal infection. They do not contain any antibiotic or antifungal ingredients, so they will not clear an existing episode of bacterial vaginosis or thrush. Their role is to help maintain the natural vaginal pH and to help prevent infections from recurring in women who are prone to them.

If you have an active infection, or if you are experiencing symptoms such as an unusual discharge, an unpleasant odour, or itching or burning for the first time, speak to a pharmacist or your GP so that the cause can be identified and treated appropriately. Because bacterial vaginosis and thrush are treated differently, it can help to know which one you have. Canestest is a self-test that helps identify whether your symptoms are more likely to be caused by bacterial vaginosis or thrush.

If thrush has been confirmed, our range of thrush treatments includes oral capsules such as Fluconazole and cream treatments such as Clotrimazole 1%. Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries can then be used to supplement that treatment and to help support the vaginal environment afterwards.

Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries are typically well tolerated and can be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. However, pregnant women who have vaginal symptoms are advised to speak to their doctor first, so that the cause of the symptoms can be checked.

Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries are generally well tolerated. As the pessaries are highly soluble, they commonly cause an increased watery discharge, which is why a panty liner is recommended. In rare cases, mild local irritation such as a temporary redness, burning or itching can occur, and very rarely an allergic reaction, including a severe allergic reaction, may develop.

If your symptoms worsen, or do not improve within 8 days, stop using the pessaries and speak to a pharmacist or your GP.

Do not use Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries if you are hypersensitive to any of their ingredients, and do not use them immediately after childbirth.

In addition, they should not be used during your period. If you currently have a vaginal infection, speak to a doctor before use so that your symptoms can be diagnosed and treated appropriately.

The active ingredients in Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries are lactic acid and sodium lactate. The other ingredients are the pessary base materials macrogol 1500 and macrogol 6000.

Each pessary contains 167mg of lactic acid and 100mg of sodium lactate solution, corresponding to a total of 190mg of water-free lactic acid. The pessaries are free from preservatives, colourants, fragrances and animal-derived substances. For full information, always read the Patient Information Leaflet supplied with the product.

The Dr Wolff's V-san range includes several different products for intimate health, and it is important to choose the one that matches your needs:

• V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries help maintain the natural vaginal pH and help prevent recurrent vaginal infections.
• V-san Moisturising Cream and V-san Moisturising Cremolum pessaries are designed to relieve vaginal dryness rather than to support pH.

If your main concern is recurrent infection and maintaining a healthy vaginal pH, Dr Wolff's V-san Lactic Acid Pessaries are the relevant product in the range. If your main concern is vaginal dryness, one of the moisturising products such as V-san Moisturising Cream may be more suitable for you.