I'm 54 and no period for a full year. My main problem other than vaginal dryness/atrophy is zero sex drive. My husband and I frequently argue & fight over this. I have not used any hormone replacement. I can't be the only one with this problem, how have you dealt with this? Does BHRT work? What about testosterone supplements? Please help, I need my mojo back lol!
tell him to understand your predicament I think all of us are in the same boat. I take a supplement from a natropath i think estrogen supposatories work. Do you get lower abdominal pain as well ?
Fiona ( all the best )
Sherrie, nothing will kill a sex life like pain and zero desire. There are plenty of products available. Some that are bio identical hormones and others that are not. The entire list of options is actually unbelievable. Some women even feel they have some success with coconut oil available in any health food store.
Obviously a visit with our physician is warranted, and I'm sure you will ge some guidance there based on your specific issues. A simple RX for some vaginal Estrace (bio identical estradiol) used in small amounts might be a good starting place. Just know that what works well for one woman, sometimes doesn't work for the next.
Good luck..........life is too short.
I’m on BHRT and it’s a whole other roller coaster to go through . I see that it works for most women but for me it’s been a bit weird.
I couldn’t imagine entertaining a man whilst feeling like this . I’m single and just want to feel better before I start dating again .
Thank you for replying. No abdominal pain. What do you take and more importantly has it helped?
I take a supplement and I use progesterone cream. The supplement takes away the dryness, it also takes away the atrophy and it gives you back to have your mojo. Its natural, i bought it at my health food store. I also take Vitamin c. It's working quite well. Albeit, I bought it hoping it would help with hot soaking flushes but while it really has worked a bit it really has brought back my mojo, lol. Let me know if you want the name by sending me a pm.
Sherrie I take vagifem low suppository ( it helps ) and bioceuticals menoplus 8 PN I am still not feeling great have mood swings and feel fatigued all of the time and am always so itchy ,
Hi Sherrie, so sorry to hear things have got to this state. I was pretty much in the same boat and found Tibolone brought back my libido not to the level it was previously but close enough, coupled up with Sylk for lubricant which is plant based I believe. I hope you find the answers to help you soon.
Hi!! I would like the name of the supley your using!! Please 😊
Hi Sherrie, I hear you. When I feel lousy, which is constantly, the last thing I want is sex...I’m only 41 in peri...between the hot flashes and fatigue...I’m a real hoot! Sometimes making it comfortable fir me is the only thing that helps. My hubby and have spent many hours arguing over sex which can be solved in a far less time. It only leads to me getting p****d off and losing more sleep from being pestered. I buy an organic personal lubricant (silicone free) and we use it a couple of times a month, if I feel semi human. They talk about mature women reaching some sexual peak. Maybe ours is on Mt. Kiliminjaro right now😊
Mine is the same way, he is my age, in great shape and more energy than you can imagine. Total horn ball...I swear when he dies...they probably won’t be able to close the coffin. 🤣
Tracie, I asked about Tribone but was told it was an older drug and she didn’t think it was still available. So I’m curious, are you in the US?
Send me a pm and I'll give you the name of it.
Hi Sherrie,
Prior to my periods ending three years ago I dove into a lot of reading about what happens to a woman's body when she reaches menopause. I was already feeling some of those changes. Problems with my natural lubrication was one of them. After extensive reading about hormone replacement I chose BHRT for myself. I am with a holistic doctor who was a medical doctor for 22 years prior who is well versed in safe hormone replacement that bases his treatment through regular lab work and symptoms. The goal is to give the body just what it needs to feel better and not over do. I am on a combination of compounded estriol and estrodial cream and compounded testosterone. I am also on progesterone cream. Some women overlook the addition of testosterone to their hormone replacement. Women have had testosterone in their bodies through their whole life so why wouldn't we supplement that too if we get on hormone replacement. My periods ended 3 years ago. I got on hormone replacement within 6 months. My natural lubrication came back almost immediately. My hair quit falling out. I have had several increases on my testosterone ( compounded cream for women) and I can't tell you what a difference this has made with my intimacy. My husband also is on bio identical testosterone pellets and he is a changed man. Our sex life is better now that it ever has been. We have more time for each other with kids raised to focus on each other. Hormone replacement is not just about sex but overall health happiness and well being. We also take quite a few supplements to compliment our hormone therapy. You can get your mojo back! Good Luck!
Just curious what Vit C does.. It's in many of my supplements already but maybe I need to take a chewable too.. Thanks.
Well, in me at least, it increases my sexual drive. I take 500mg a few times a week with food. However, just because it increases my sexual drive doesn't mean anything, atrophy and dryness are still an issue but since taking my supplements this no longer an issue.
I supposed when that lovely symptom hits me I'll be giving lots of BJ's. hahaha!! My husband will be a happy camper.
Sorry, I can joke now, but I'm sure I'm headed there and I'm sure it's no fun. My friend is a midwife and she uses an estrogen cream down there and she said it really helps. She also says "use it or lose it". But I can't imagine if it's so painful!
Hello gailannie I'm in the UK but I guess what's available here might be different in the US. It's definitely improved my quality of life after trying many other HRT
Lou your comment about the coffin made me lol 😀At least we can still have a few laughs and a few jokes even when we feel like crap. My partner is 10 years younger than me I'm 50 and is also very fit and in great shape but atm I'm not yet suffering down there but like Suzanne said I'll probs be giving BJ's to lol
Thanks so much, I would love the names! Us hottie's got 2 stick together!
Awesome! I knew testosterone had to have something to do it. Great info, exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you!