This article was co-authored by Rebecca Levy-Gantt, MPT, DO and by wikiHow staff writer, Jessica Gibson. Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist running a private practice based in Napa, California. Dr. Levy-Gantt specializes in menopause, peri-menopause and hormonal management, including bio-Identical and compounded hormone treatments and alternative treatments. She is also a Nationally Certified Menopause Practitioner and is on the national listing of physicians who specialize in menopausal management. She received a Masters of Physical Therapy from Boston University and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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At some point, you may need to insert a vaginal cream. Doctors prescribe vaginal creams to treat a number of conditions like bacterial or yeast infections. Vaginal creams are also used during menopause and post-menopause to deliver hormones and treat symptoms. Or, your doctor might recommend vaginal creams to lubricate and moisturize your vagina. Fortunately, applying a vaginal cream is simple, regardless of why you need it.