Hi all, Since being in the menopause I have been extremley sore down below, last year my doctor said it was very red, I have recently been prescribed estrol to be applied up inside but it literally makes me cry tears of pain my doctor said thats normal as i'm so sore but I have read that it can be due to a reaction to the ingredients, so at the moment I am trying olive & bee gel to see if that helps. A month ago I had what I thought was a uti, phoned doctors and they prescribed a weeks course of antibiotics which helped. I still keep going to pass urine frequently and through the night, it does not hurt whilst going its after my vagina feels on fire. I have read that all of this is due to the menopause, I was wondering if any of you are the same or have any ideas of what can help. At the moment it hurts even to sit for long periods, I am at a loss. And I am really worried that its something serious. I just feel so sore
You poor thing, this sounds horrid. Is it vaginal atrophy you’re suffering from? I think the localised estrogen is the best help but also there’s a book by Jane Lewis called Me and My Menopausal Vagina that is a widely recommended read, that will doubtless have more advice
Hi
thank you so much for the reply, not sure exactly if it is Vaginal Atrophy. I have been in contact with Jane and she is a great help. At present I am trying other things to see if they help. Menopause is no fun
It sure isnt 
Hope you find something that helps