Suppositories are a type of medication that is inserted into the body — most commonly the rectum or vagina — where they dissolve and release the medication for absorption. Doctors recommend different ...

Set up in a clean, private space with access to soap and water for handwashing. It’s also helpful to have a liner or menstrual pad in place in your underwear to manage any discharge after insertion. A ...

Suppositories are solid medications you insert into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal infections.

Alprostadil is a medicine that men take for ED (erectile dysfunction). It’s only available by prescription. You can get alprostadil injected directly into the penis. Or you can use it as a suppository ...

The type of suppository you need—rectal, vaginal, or urethral—depends on your condition. Suppositories deliver medications directly into your body to treat conditions like constipation or vaginal ...

Vaginal suppositories are solid, oval-shaped treatments that a person inserts into the vagina using a plastic applicator. They become liquid as they warm to the body’s temperature. A vaginal ...