What are you using for vaginal dryness?

Women's health
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I have vaginal dryness now and my doctor gave me a tube of Estrace to try for a month. He said do not use the applicator. I am suppose to use a tiny dab on my finger and apply not too deep. I am a little hesitant to use is since it is estrogen. I would prefer the non-hormonal route.

I see advertised vaginal moisturizers, lubricants, vitamin E suppositories, coconut oil etc., but they either contain too many chemicals or have caused problems in women, like yeast infections or result  in a goopy mess.

Anyone have any success with any of these?

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Hi WTK.

I am using Ovestin (estriol cream). Estriol is one of the 3 types of oestrogen and, on the contrary of estradiol, it's reputed for its  anti-proliferative (anti-cancer) properties.  

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PS - If used in the vulvar area it also helps.

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Hi there,

Try " Replens" it's a water based natural lubricant designed for menopausal women. Worked for me ! Xx💕

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Hi mel,

Regarding Replens, I have read some comments where women said white clumps come out after you use it. Did this happen to you?

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I used Replens for a while and it worked a bit and yes white lumps did come out of me.  This is the dry skin I believe.X

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Hi 

i was nervous like you at first..

i use ovestin estriol vaginal ovules via gyno and ovestin cream for the outer bits

said to pop a little cream on vag entrance skin as it thins and causes pain 

i cant take HRT .. But had to use these ( they are HRT) as in a horrid discomfort ..

they only treat the dryness and ease urethra dryness etc ..

they dont treat other symptoms or go via liver like oral tablets ..

i been using since sept with great results.

i only use one ovule a week.. ( split in half and use twice weekly)

in between i use premeno duo ( non hormonal ) vaginal ovules, not messy like cream ( again i halve them ) 

they are from stress no more uk on line  ( premeno duo ovules ) 

excellent 

jay x

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Yes that happened  to me, with Replens, didnt rate it,  it was horrid .. Put me off 

premeno duo ovules dont do that, they are silky smooth and opague and very soothing ..

jay x

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i am 64, and swing between being so dry (everywhere down there) to having sharp pains in the fleshy part (no pains internally) so I read to use lots of KY and it really

has helped. When it wass so dry it became like an itch and I had to scratch but then it would just hurt where i had rubbed so hard. The sharp pains are all in the flesh very peculiar indeed, but as soon as i apply the KY it eases.

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I like the description of premeno duo because there are only 3 ingredients-Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, and Sodum Lactate.

I am in the US. I guess I can still order from the website you mentioned.

i am trying to avoid parabens and this doesn't seem to have any.

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I sometimes get those weird sharp pains too. they almost feel like an electric shock running through the outside of my vagina!

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Hi 

not sure if they ship to usa 

but i see these are available in canada 

i just googles premeno duo usa and canada came up

jay x

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Hi want to know

i pm'ed you the link

jay x

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Yes i use to feel that

its dryness ' vaginal atrophy' 

dont get it now 

jay x

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Hi Jaynee my dr has just given me oestriol to use a small amount on my urethra after months of bladder and urethra pain. I'm scared to use it .

 

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Jo

Dont be scared estriol is the weakest and kinder estrogen.

I was abit like that but jeeez i couldnt stand it any longer ' sitting on a hedgehog feeling'

Some use it on face for wrinkles too 😳

Its been brill for me - i use both estriol ovules vaginally, estriol cream for outer bits and in between premeno duo ovules ( non hormonal)

Urethra also shrinks and drys so at least try it ..

I cant take normal oral HRT.

But this just eases and even reverses the dryness. ( doesnt enter blood stream or go via liver like oral tablets)

I wouldnt be without now

Which estriol have you got

Jay x

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Actually no...see that's happened to others but not me. It's quite reasonably priced over the counter Hun....

Why not just give it a try.. Xx💕

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Hi Jaynee

Hi estriol cream 0.01%. Dr suggested a tiny dab on urethra . She's pushing for me to go on HRT as I've been peri since age 40 and prob earlier . I'm very reluctant and would like to try less invasive route but the bladder and urethra stuff is a nightmare . I will try it , I've heard other people say it makes them sore ... I couldn't stand it getting any worse !!! Thanks for support .

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Hi Jo

me too began peri ( noticable beginning) age 39/40 

lasted 10 years .. ( no oral HRT ) 

i am 20 months post meno now ( age 51 in June) 

Estriol ovestin Ovules for me and ovestin cream for outer bits along with premeno duo ovules ( non hormonal ) in between has been amazing ... No soreness ..

i couldnt stand the discomfort before ' like sitting on a hedgehog' it was affecting my life in every way .

good luck hun

jay x

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Thanks for posting this info. I've just ordered some to try. I usually use Vagifem but that's hormone of course so it will be good to try a natural remedy. Has anyone ever tried Omega 7? It's meant to lubricate from within acting on the mucous membranes or something.