Women only please!

Post by **Hails** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:09 pm

Ok, want to find out a few things before I leave...

Can I buy tampons there easily enough? I've heard a lot of asian women don't use them, but then there is also a 7-11...

Have you found a good doctor you trust for smear tests? I always have abnormal ones so need to keep on top of this.

Contraceptive pills? I use the brand Estelle as it keeps my skin clear also, should I try and bring a supply with me?

Thrush medication (just in case!)?

Cold sore cream/suppressant?

Ok the above list sounds just gross but I want to be prepared for anything!!!!!

Post by **linktolinh** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:31 pm

Can I buy tampons there easily enough? I've heard a lot of asian women don't use them, but then there is also a 7-11...

As I can recall no tampons in 7-11, I normally get them from Robinson stores.

Have you found a good doctor you trust for smear tests? I always have abnormal ones so need to keep on top of this.

Bumurag Hospital soi Nana in BKK is the place I used. I don't have any clue in HH

Sorry I can not help much. Maybe you should open this topic for our guys as well, they seems know everything he he or they can check up with their wife for u.

Cheers,

Post by **Hails** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 3:35 pm

Thanks anyway link, and I'm sure if the boys want to say something they'll ignore my Girls Only anyway!!!

Post by **Dara** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:06 pm

Hails - sorry, but I don't have the info that you need. My Brit lady friend who lives in HH goes to Bkk for her medical and dental needs - I imagine for her shopping also. On the bright side, Bkk is really not that far away.....

Post by **Hails** » Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:00 pm

Actually thats true Dara, BKK would be good for all these supplies

Post by **linktolinh** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:52 am

hi hi error

Post by **DawnHRD** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 4:47 pm

Tampons can be bought here - either in Boots or (I think) Watsons or even the photo shop/supermarket opposite Pizza Corner (Royal Print??) on Damnern Kasem Road. As for your particular brand of pill, not sure, but many can be bought (without prescription) from the local pharmacies.

Smear tests, I always use Bumrungrad too. Not sure if anyone in Hua Hin does them (maybe San Paulo?), but I know that the hospital near Big C in Petchaburi is supposed to be very good with "women's things" and is only an hour away, compared to BKK's 2 and a half hours.

Post by **gaijin** » Tue Oct 18, 2005 10:30 pm

Last time we were in HH my wife ran out of a presciption medicine. San Paulo did not carry what my wife uses, but were able to get it in from Bangkok fairly quickly. On that trip, I ended up fairly ill, and we had to get San Paulo to do a home visit. One doctor and 2 nurses promptly turned up. I thought they did a 1st class job. I know that San Paulo tends to get a bit of negative reaction from the ex pats, but so far we have been happy with them and will go back should the need arise.

Post by **Hails** » Wed Oct 19, 2005 3:32 pm

Thanks guys

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