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Anne-Marie.  This is the Yes site where you will find all the information you need.  
https://www.yesyesyes.org/ ;

Site has extensive information.  Once again, any questions you have contact them via the site.  They answer very quickly. Suex

Hi Anne-Marie.  Welcome. You probably need to go on to the website for information.  There is so much available information on their site.  You can also communicate with them via email.  They will answer any questions you have. Water based is generally for frequent use such as daily moisturiser.  Oil based is for intimate moments.  I hope that helps. Friends on this site for maintenance and moisturising opt to purchase individual water-based pre-filled applicators as it is quick and easy.  Can be expensive though if using every 2nd or 3rd day.  We find it cheaper if buying in bulk. They also sell large tubes but getting it internally can be messy.  There are applicators you can get to fill yourself.  It all comes down to cost and personal choice and you can make your choices once you peruse the site to see what is available and how much they cost.  I have not spoken to Greenorganic yet.  It may well be they don't have stock of what you want and have to get from England anyway.  I wouldn't imagine they would have too much stock as this product is not known in this country. 

Paula, if you are reading this I just come back from my GP.  We hopped on the Yes site in her rooms and I showed her the important immediate information.  I also gave her a couple of samples and product information leaflet.  She was absolutely delighted to know these products exist. She too has been very dismayed at what has been the choice for women here on chemist shelves.  She has a Pharmacy located in her practice so she is going to talk to head Pharmacist about talking to Green Organic for supply for the shelves.  

However, because there is no Aust Govt subsidy it may well be cheaper for us to continue to purchase direct from England website.  It takes about 3 weeks to arrive.

Well, at least one Medico knows of it's existance. She is a networker and attends lots of Seminars. Hopefully, the word will spread and other women will eventually have access to these great products.

Suexx

Thank you Suzie. This post came at the right time for me. I have checked it out on the green organic site. I asked them a question, what is the difference between oil based and water based. 
Anne-Marie

Hi Suzie, just wanted to add that I've used Yes as well and it is a great product, it's a shame it's not more readily available here. Important discussion though as it is an issue that plagues many of us xx

Replense gave me UTIs as well.  When I started researching I found Replense has quite a reputation for UTIs.  However, it is the product doctors recommend, either that or Vagisil, because they are the only products readily availabe here. Doctors have no idea certified organic alternatives available and unfortunately, looks likely never will.  It pays to do one's own research!  I have appointment with my GP this morning and will show her Yes products.  She is a very switched on doctor with a large network and she does netowrk, so she will appreciate the info.  Hopefully, down the track more doctors will come to know about these alternatives for their patients.  Suexx

Exactly, replens gave me UTI's!!! I was using the water based but on Pams recommendations tried the VM. it is also waterbased but even better 
Paula x

Hi Paula, I will check out VM.  I found Replens a terrible product which is why I went looking overseas in the first place.  You have to be careful using products like Replens as they contain parabens.  Suex

Ladies, I have used many products and find YES by far the most superior.  It is a bit pricy but if you buy in bulk it is a bit cheaper.  It is way cheaper and a far superior product (in my opinion)than replens.  They have a new product called VM  and I think it is amazing.
Thanks Susie and the policy team for all your efforts helping women find these products.
Paula x

Hi Kathy. I apologise, I only mentioned the matter had been raised with BCNA so it would not be re-raised. 

When I discovered Yes organic products were listed on England's NHS available on script I thought why not us? Not knowing where to turn I asked if BCNA could have general discussion around it at next meeting (April?) with breast cancer medico's so medical profession were at least aware of it and they could offer their views. And if the product could be readily available in Aust.  I can't remember asking if BCNA would make submissions to PBAC.   

I appreciate the work BCNA did researching cost of our general prescriptions in Australia.  

After quickly perusing England's NHS site they have a very generous scheme over there.  Prescriptions are free for anyone over 60 so explains the cost/benefit of having these products available on script in England. It would have been nice to have had some kind of Govt subsidy here but happy to put this discussion to bed.

Once again thank you for all your hard work.

Sue