vaginal dryness

[novofem]

Any recommendations vaginal moistures ? Doctor advised menopause causes dryness during sex or after, I got urine infection after due to being dry :(

What do you use? Google advised moistures are best please help

Vagifem, get it on prescription. You usually have a 10 day daily course and then twice a week.

Bumping for you.

I never found one that helped much, they all seem to sting me. :-(

YES vaginal moisturiser is good. I use Vaseline externally for labial dryness. It’s awful.

@Toilenstripes

YES vaginal moisturiser is good. I use Vaseline externally for labial dryness. It’s awful.

I read there are internal use moistures...

The Estradiol vaginal ring (on prescription) is very good but if you want a moisturiser then something like Sylk might be worth a try.

@novofem Moisturisers don't reverse the changes of menopause and probably won't be enough. Bit surprised your dr didn't offer you vaginal estrogen- cream or a tiny tablet (to insert.) Moisturisers or lubricants make things more wet, but that's all.
Vagifem and Ovestin are prescribed vaginal treatments. You use them every day for 14 days, then 2-3 times a week forever, as if you stop the dryness comes back. They are safe and not classed as HRT.

@Toilenstripes Maybe try Ovestin cream from your dr for external dryness? Vaseline is mineral oil and not a good idea.

[quote JinglingHellsBells]@Toilenstripes Maybe try Ovestin cream from your dr for external dryness? Vaseline is mineral oil and not a good idea.[/quote]
Thanks, I will ask about that.

[quote JinglingHellsBells]@novofem Moisturisers don't reverse the changes of menopause and probably won't be enough. Bit surprised your dr didn't offer you vaginal estrogen- cream or a tiny tablet (to insert.) Moisturisers or lubricants make things more wet, but that's all.
Vagifem and Ovestin are prescribed vaginal treatments. You use them every day for 14 days, then 2-3 times a week forever, as if you stop the dryness comes back. They are safe and not classed as HRT.[/quote]
Thank you I will speak to the doc

I am 47 yrs old with vaginal dryness, have been fully menopausal for one year now. I am officially giving up on everything OTC. My recent experience with Replens was a complete failure! It helped with lubrication, but I am horrified by the large balled up pieces of sloughing cells coming out of me, mostly during sex! My gynecologist today told me to stop the Replens and use a vaginal estrogen instead, which means I will be taking two types of estrogen HRT. I am on low dose patch Estradiol 0.0375 mg for hot flashes and now she is adding Yuvafem 10 mcg vaginal insert tablet. Überlube has helped with sex, it’s silicone based which means it doesn’t need to be reapplied and doesn’t become sticky. It can feel a little messy too, careful a little goes a long way. It is vagina safe, won’t cause infections. It is vegan and has no parabens, glycerin, scents or flavors. Plus I like the glass bottle and the pump makes it less cumbersome during intimacy. Good luck!

@Sunnyday321

Vagifem, get it on prescription. You usually have a 10 day daily course and then twice a week.

This! It's recommended you take oestrogen pessaries for life from menopause onwards. It's important you don't let the area waste away. So many issues are prevented by this micro dose.

The oestrogen from two tablets of standard HRT are the equivalent to a whole years worth of localised oestrogen in the form of a pessary.

It's an excellent way of getting oestrogen locally to prevent the challenging problems after menopause into older age. My lovely gynaecologist said to me that women weren't designed to last past menopause and to take all the help I could get.
Another specialist recommended Vagifem and the WHO endorses it too. There is lots of literature on this, it's low level prevention.

I've used Sylk which is quite good. I had endometrial cancer last year so am in full blown surgical menopause and my cancer nurse recommended Replens which is available on prescription. I've not got round to requesting it, but apparently you need to use it three times a week, not before sex like Sylk.

Hi op
I've been using oestrogen cream (called estriol I think) for the past few months and it's made my terrible vaginal dryness fine. It's a bit grim (you have to insert it with a sort of calpol syringe) and sorry to be TMI but you have to wear a panty liner the next day because it kind of leaks out but that's a downside I can live with for not having a dry vag. They talk about it on the davina McCall documentary if you're worried about using oestrogen like I was. Hope you feel better xx

@Unusualusernames

Hi op I've been using oestrogen cream (called estriol I think) for the past few months and it's made my terrible vaginal dryness fine. It's a bit grim (you have to insert it with a sort of calpol syringe) and sorry to be TMI but you have to wear a panty liner the next day because it kind of leaks out but that's a downside I can live with for not having a dry vag. They talk about it on the davina McCall documentary if you're worried about using oestrogen like I was. Hope you feel better xx

I'm using overstin prescribed by GP , similar insert the Cream mine doesn't leak

Another thing is women have to do :)

Following as I have this, I'm 47 and can't get a GP appt at the moment.
Has anyone tried Vagisan cream, is it any good? Thanks

Ooo thanks @novofem maybe I should ask for that. Tbh I hate speaking to GPs. I had to speak to a male one today and I was horrified at how ill informed he was about the menopause.

I hope you've found some relief OP. I was so fed up about my dry vag before I started using the cream

Vaginfem. Works. Hurrah !

Hi, I’m 46 and just getting this, or I think it’s this. Does it feel a bit like cystitis? And if so does that mean I have the internal dryness? I’m staying with MiL in Wales atm so all I’ve taken is cystitis relief sachets which obviously haven’t worked, and just taking ibruprofen for some relief until I can speak to my doctor.

Many thanks,
Deggs x

I've started to get this and I think it does feel a bit like cystitis. It's often worse after I've walked!

Ask your GP for Vagifem. You can have a phone appt with them to discuss it first, if you are having difficulty getting an appointment. Also Sylk is good.

61 year old here embarking on a new love life and I can't tell you the difference the vagifem pessary has made. Used it once a day ( just before bed) for 2 weeks and now twice a week. I am so so glad I went to the GP as wasn't prepared to suffer with uncomfortable dryness any longer.

@Toilenstripes

YES vaginal moisturiser is good. I use Vaseline externally for labial dryness. It’s awful.

I have used YES OB (oil based) and it definitely helps, despite the ooze. There’s also a WB (water based) one which is presumably less oozy but I haven’t tried it. www.yesyesyes.org/faqs/faqs-difference-between-oil-and-water-based/

Did anyone experience this in the peri menopause years?

@Grandadwasthatyou

61 year old here embarking on a new love life and I can't tell you the difference the vagifem pessary has made. Used it once a day ( just before bed) for 2 weeks and now twice a week. I am so so glad I went to the GP as wasn't prepared to suffer with uncomfortable dryness any longer.

Menopause consultant put me on Ovestin two weeks then twice insert the cream in vaginal area

Yes allycat4 I think I’ve just hit peri menopause in the last two weeks, I can cope with other things happening just about, none of the classics though, but this is driving me insane! Do the pessaries work straight away?