Acutely sore vulva

[omega4ever]

May be a dumb question but here goes...

Can i use somevof my oestrogel gel ln my sore vulva??

Im on continuous hrt 10 yrs . Vaginal atrophy and irritation / soreness becoming more of a problem last 12 months. Im already using vagifem tablet every other day and feel its stopped working.

Tried yes yes vaginal moisturiser... bit of relief.

I was on my bike at weeken and its flaired up terrily. Using simple emolients atm

Have put in an e consult to Gp to request script for vagibal oestrogen cream but it may take 5 days for a reply!!!

Can i just dab a bit of normal oestrogen gel down there meanwhile??

Thanks

No! It’s systemic and that would be too high a dose.
Ovesse is available over the counter at Boots -life changing!

I;m having the same problem! Use the Gina pessaries twice a week but horse riding and cycling are making my vulva itchy and sore. I'm also going to look into some padded underwear to help prevent the issue.

I’ve also been having the same problem. I’m on Hrt and use Vagifem twice a week Saw the nurse practitioner and she said vulva was very dry and sore. She prescribed Zerobase and it has been amazing. I use it every time I go to the loo and it has made a massive difference.

No. You need vaginal oestrogen.

Emollient might help temporarily but only the oestrogen will strengthen your skin barrier and support your bladder/vagina wall.

Thanks ladies. Good to know its not juzt me.

Locum Gp phoned at 6.30... shes prescribing oestrogen cream and ill start it tomorrow... all chemists close here early otherwise id start tonight.

Its another joy the menopause has thrown at me... hope it eases quickly cos its really umcomfortable down there. I thought tgat being on hrt already and using vagifem already i had all bases cpvrred. Appears not😪

Horrid isn't it x

@omega4ever when you start, use as much as you can. It's very lovely and calming.

And if you do get more than one tube a month, don't forget you can put it on your face and neck - I do!

With vaginal atrophy in my mid 40s i had an appt with a gynaecologist and he inserted an oestrogen ring. Removed after 2-3 months - revolutionary! I haven’t needed further treatment. I started HRT about 5 years later once I hit menopause.
Vulval tissues definitely change over time, I guess we have to treat them gently now!

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