Seriously? Taking the advice from my doctor, im supposed to trash after 4th shot. He says there will be a bit left, but because of contamination(???) he wants me to switch vials every 4th shot.

Like, is that the real reason? Because it physically hurts to throw this away, knowing how much i and others have worked to get this stuff in the first place, and how many sisters cant access it 😭

Also really seems like a waste of time and resources. Like people had to make this, and that required time effort and money. Are we cool with throwing away the results of so much progress and effort?

Idk, its hitting me now that i have to toss one, these are all questions i have that my doctor will probly hear next time i go in 😂😂

PS. My nails look bad, its been a really rough month, dont talk about it 😂

  • Echo (they/she)@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Psst… You don’t! Shelf life is at minimum 1 year if kept in a cool dry environment. I typically get my refill each month but use each vile for twice the stated length - thus building a decent personal backlog. Dont store a used vile for long-term, but rather use each vile fully until you move to the next most recently prescribed. Given the current state of affairs it doesn’t hurt to hold a small backup for yourself or to support other girls during anticipated hardships <3.

    • brookedSmile@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
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      3 days ago

      Thats what ive been reading! Some people use every last drop which feels nicer to the process of making the stuff. My partner (nurse) also says shed keep using just sanitize after use and watch discoloration or cloudiness or anything floating in it or gathered at the bottom, as well as storing properly. Its hard to disagree with