Yes, the heat up inside will dissolve the capsul like the acids do in your stomach when you swallow a vitimin E capsul. You have to try this not just one night, but for at least a few days or a week to feel the difference. Make sure it is the natural Vitimin E or it won't work for you. If you need the brand that I use that you can buy online then just let me know and I will private message you the brand name and the web site. Some ladies like to squeeze out the gel and rub it all inside, others just like to insert the capsul. How much IU of Vitimin E did you insert?
Lynn
The Vitimin E,if you use all natural will take away that soreness Shirley. It heals inside the vagina area and gives you a little more elasticity as well. Hope you don't give up on it, and I am using 2 capsuls every night of 100 IU each of Vitimin E. My mom is cancer now but unfortunately she has dementia. I love her to bits and make sure she is always being cared for properly. Now don't give up on that Vitimin E.
Blessings to you
Lynn
Have yet to figure out how these replies work. I clicked reply to Chris, but the box says Shirley. Oh well, this is intended for everyone actually. I have been trying to get info on that hyalaronic acid also, but have to do more searching.
Re side effects, I do think what you read on inserts is over the top. Recently filled a prescription for Trazadone to help me sleep through the night and the extreme warnings were downright comical (from crooked erections to vomit that looked like coffee grounds to personality changes) considering my doctor had no concerns at all and said this was far safer than traditional sleep meds. I take only half of one pill and have no negative effects. Am sure these companies are trying to protect themselves from being sued by overwarning. Don't think doctors ver discuss side effects. Presumambly they are familiar with long term use and the ratio of actual side effects experienced.
I did want to ask about the Mona Lisa laser treatment that was mentioned in another thread. (I also don't understand why this isn't just one long AV thread.) You can google that treatment and see videos. Sounds very interesting to me, though I wonder about insurance covering it as hormone pills & creams would be much cheaper. I would even consider paying for it if it meant new skin production without the use of hormones.
Was planning on making an appt. with my new gyno, but keep putting it off. She was pushing the Premarin to avoid further atrophy. Should go to discuss alternatives and that Mona Lisa treatment, I guess.
Re the Vit E, be sure to use a small pad the next day. Can be messy and stain.
Yes, I definitely am giving this a go for a month or so Lynn, but probably permanently. I asked my husband to pick up one tube from the supermarket and he came back with three because they were on offer:-) So now have quite a few to get too. That's a relief to know that it's OK about putting the whole thing up there because I thought it's easier to get it further up IN the capsule than getting the stuff out of it. He picked up the lowest amount which was 400 IU. Do you think that's OK?
Beverley, I've never heard about the Mona Lisa treatment but am just going to look - was it anything to do with her slight smile????? I've not found any problem with using the one capsule but I used to use coconut oil and did find that went through underwear because of the grease.
Have tried including the link re Mona Lisa in the past but it was blocked. Makes no sense as we are discussing BRAND name meds all the time.
I use the Vit E only occasionally if I feel an itch. maybe I should be more consistent. The stain is orange, but maybe that is the color of the cap & not the oil. I just put the whole thing in. Actually prefer the thiness of the cocunut oil and the slightly tropical smell. The E can be pretty messy.
Maybe if you search this site for Mona Lisa you can find the thread where it was mentioned? I found it fascinating. Similar to what women have done to their faces. Encourages production of collagen.
I saw my Doc this afternoon and mentioned the Ovestin with strokes listed in the side effects and I also mentioned the Vit E Capsules but she didn't seem all that interested. All she said was that I would only be using a minimal amount of HRT twice a week so not much chance of strokes etc! So I am slowly distrusting Docs too. I think I am going to start with the Vit E Oil Capsules tonight :-)
Hi Chris, I totally understand your being cynical about Docs and I suppose I got the "Its fine" response too. I do understand you trusting Docs less than most.
Shirley I think the problem is they aren't trained to even consider anything but the standard medical stuff and they perhaps (trying to be kind here) don't get the time to be interested in anything else. I think groups like these are SO useful because you find out the options, you find out how those options have worked for others, and you get the information to make your own decision. I SO SO wish I'd known about groups like this before I let my GP ovedose me on vagifem.
Thanks Lynn. I am going to start with the Vit E Capsules tonight. 2 Capsules every night you say. Really sorry to hear about your mums cancer and dementia. I look loved my mum too. Can't believe she is gone but I will have to. I'm sure you do a great job of looking after your mum. I did till the time came that I could no longer look after her and she went into the home following the stroke. Yes I will definitely use the Vit E. Capsules. What make are yours?
I know there are some really good doctors around though - I do hear from others in various places that their doctor sits down and explains side effects etc. It's just where I live that they seem so bad. I'm going off topic now, but went with back pain and without the GP looking, was told it was arthritis. 6 weeks later, went back, told it was arthritis by a different doctor, still not looking. Then when I was at hospital for an Ehlers Danlos appointment, mentioned it, they looked, told me I had scoliosis and sent me straight off for x-rays where it was confirmed and they discovered one leg was 2cm shorter than the other. I was told to raise a shoe urgently or I'd end up with a rod in my spine. Easter time one side of my face was swelling and the pharmacist told me it was a virus and I needed to go to the GP urgently to get anti virals. I got 'I'M the doctor, not the pharmacist. It's a bite'. Two days later when one eye was blown up like a baloon and the earache was shocking went back to be told it was shingles and I should have had the antivirals two days earlier and it could have seriously affected my site, although I was lucky in that aspect. That's just a few instances. We hear of people who have died because they've been overdosed with medication locally and all sorts. You really have to look out for yourself round here LOL!
Is it the natural vitimin E capsuls? I haven't used more then 200 IU, each capsul is 100 IU and I use two of them. You can try the 400 and see how it works. If your not happy with that amount, I can give you the online web site to order smaller dosage if you like. Just try it first and see how it goes. Maybe you want to try 1 every night before bed or 1 capsul every other night before bed. Experiment and let me know how you make out. You mentioned tube of Vitimin E. What do you mean by tube , is this not the gel capsuls of Vitimin E?
Blessing to you
Shirley, it is very important that the Vitimin E capsuls are the natural Vitimin E capsuls, nothing extra added in. Sometimes doctors do not like natural remedies because they work with pharmacies to help promote certain products. I am sure this must happen at some point.
Lynn
No, you should only take 1 capsul a night if you have 400 IU. I take two because my capsuls are only 100 IU, so I am actually taking 200 IU of Vitimin E capsul each night.
Make sure it is all natural, or it won't work like it is suppose to.
Lynn
Lynn, sorry, that was a typo and should have been TUB not tube. I'm going Vitamin E crazy here and have just ordered some Vit E pessaries too, so I'll try both the capsules and the pessaries and see what I find easiest to use (also the pessaries might be a bit messier, but I'll give them a go). I looked online at the reviews and they've got loads and loads of excellent reviews. I will post and say how I get on with them and pros and cons of both:-)
I agree Lynn! Just look at the whole statin thing!
Ok thanks for that Lynn. Much appreciated :-)
Right will do that. I only used one last night but I'll check it out! Thank you so much for the advice!
It's sunflower seed oil. But the pessaries I've ordered are coconut and palm oil.
Exactly. Doctor wanted me to take statins. I read up on it and found that there is little evidence they prevent incidents in females who have had no prior incidents, but plenty for males. I take a natural supplement which brought my number down by 50. Costs more than what the statin would be with insurance, but I'm willing to pay it. Doctor doesn't care so long as the number is under control.