20 years post early menopause, I've had very itchy vagina/vulva for last month. I tried self help for thrush, didn't help. I saw female GP today who diagnosed extreme dryness due to menopause. She prescribed Betnovate to use on outer areas. On carefully reading the leaflet it stated quite clearly not to use on "private parts" which is what is was prescribed for! Anyone else come across this? Should I not use it and talk to GP or pharmacist ?
Hello, Murphymycat, why would they prescribe an exterior for interior. I would highly recommend you contacting your GP again b4 use. goodluck
I would not use Betnovate on my private parts. I have used canesten for the itchyness. I would ask for the pharmacist advice.
I googled and came up with this as a problem Betnovate is appropriate for "skin disorder causing a flat, itchy, violet rash, usually on the wrists, shins, lower back and genitals (lichen planus)". It also said prolonged use can cause thinning of the skin which would be counterproductive for AV. Sounds as though your doctor may think you have lichen planus.
That info was on netdoctor. There are others you should check out.
Hello Murphycat ,I am a new contributor here but have had AV for some time now .I had vulva cancer 5 years ago and had to have a radical vulvectomy which left the area very sore, I am also post menapausal and recently had a dodgy vaginal discharge .I saw my gynae/onc yesterday who has prescribed Vagifem for the vaginal atrophy but also canesten HC for soreness of the vulva .I also have lidocaine 5% to help numb the area which I use twice a day .I know they say that a cortisone cream will thin the skin in time but only use a tiny amount each time and not for to long .I do hope you feel better soon
People with Lichen Sclerosus use Betnovate or a stronger steroid Dermavate all the time on their vulva.
Betnovate is perfectly fine for use on external vulval areas. It is not rocommended for insertion and only use a tiny amount but it's fine and works well. I use it myself on prescription and have progressed from using it every day to only usin it PRN. You'll probably find that the steroid content is very low mine is 0.1%
I've been using girl 2weeks around valval area and still itching
I have the exact same problem as you, my doctor prescribed that cream for use on outside of vagina/vulva. After numerous creams, tablets swobs this cream is the only thing to relieve the itch!!! pleased use it, it will make your life better. That awful itch is unbearable.