Vaginal atrophy

Mrsmopp, I'm having coffee with my friend on Thursday, so I'll suggest that to her. So many helpful comments to my original post.

Kitty I keep thinking of uses in the garden to mark the rows of seedlings or such, but as you say, it would be very embarrasing.

Multi-Gyn Actigel, the best thing I ever bought from Amazon, I am unable to take HRT due to a problem with my womb,I use it infrequently now it worked a miracle.

Hello justrolljanet. I was just scrolling down "I'm on" and there you were with your recommendation. Welcome.
I'm trying Boots own brand silky lubricant at the moment. It seems quite good. Much better than the rather gloopy gels (KY, durex etc)

My friend (whom I wrote about in the OP) has been back to see her GP. Apparently the doctor (female) that she saw in the first instance, was a locum and had been quite unsympathetic towards a number of patients. E's GP (male) is now referring her to a gynaecologist.

Marelli Maybe the lack of sympathy is why first doctor is a still a locum.

Has anyone that used the Vagifem had any personality changes? I found it to be excellent at dealing with the problem but as time went on I became quite fiery and aggressive - well to be honest all my emotions became more extreme so I stopped using it as although I felt more sexy and my equipment was Ok to use my hubby was not interested as my mood was not conducive to getting cuddly.

That is good news, Marelli.
Personality changes? Um, don't think so though I know I am calmer and happier now I have got the other side of the menopause.

Just come across this site having been on what seems like all the internet sites in the world since June. It's a super site. 3 months ago I was diagnosed with VA and prescribed an ecream but it doesn't seem to make it any better. I have tried Vaseline, virgin oil and nappy cream!!! Now my GP (female in Spain) who is great, gave me new one so I am trying that. However, women on one forum heavily recommended a product called YES. I have been on their UK site and it is organic cream approved by the Soil Association and various organic bodies. Has anyone used it for VA? Would be interested to hear. Nice to meet you all.

Yes this is a dormant thread and yes, why not re-animate it. Not like vaginal problems have gone away...
Just had a look - appears to be a good product to try - no perfumes or other additives it a big plus if you have ever tried the revoltingly synthetic fragranced ones that durex do.

I was using Vagifem for quite a while which is a low dose, topical HRT but, since they altered the dosage, I've had to think again (or rather my GP has!) I've now got some pessaries called Orthogynest (I think). If it's really VA rather than just dryness I think that HRT is the way to go.

Nelliemoser might be along in a minute with some more info!

Hello Kitty Yes here I am! The new lower dose 10 micrograms (or whatever they are) don't seem to help as much as the 25 micrograms. I now just use them more often.

My GP said don't use them more often and try to have a break. I have no contra indications but the minute amount they prescribe makes me believe that they are paying for them out of their own pocket

Having a " break" or "forgetting" is what causes me problems.

And me Nellie. I'll let you know how the new treatment works.

I saw a different GP this time and she asked me if my problem was only with intercourse - she looked slightly shocked when I said it made walking problematic.

Cate if you're still reading this! I use Yes! Have for several years, and it is fabulous. Have just noticed no-one seems to have answered your question.

Just to say that I use Vagifem, still 25micrograms, every 3-4 days. For V.A. and recurrent UTIs. Not just after intercourse.
My doctor sends me for breast and cervical exams every year.

Has anyone had experience with using Hyalofemme? I got a recommendation from a friend, but would like to hear more opinions.
Thanks!

It's hard to believe that women are putting up with such discomfort because they are afraid to talk about it.My female GP prescribed Vagifem the moment I described symptoms [a couple of years ago] which alongside Boots own brand lubricant and not using any scented products in the shower , has made a world of difference.Clean only using water, that helps.The Vagifem did used to be 25 and are now 10, and that caused probs, so I spoke to GP and she said use one every day if you need it. I experimented with how often I needed to take it, [every day caused headaches]so I now have 3 times a week, or every other day and that works.Good luck to anyone with this problem, it's a very common prob and nobody should put up with it.

rosesared Yes I have to use special shower gel as well. I was diagnosed years ago I went to see a woman GP thinking I had an infection and she diagnosed it as AV straight away. I have been on them for years and the 10mcg seems to work if I remember.

As KittyL commented I was finding walking difficult as well.

This is one of those informative threads that needs resurrecting every so often.

Glad to see this thread resurrected as I've found my online supplier has packed in recently. (Vagifem isn't available in France, and the alternative , Physiogine, isn't as good.)
Hoping I can get som Vagifem prescribed when I next visit UK. And if so I'm going to try to manage with the 10mcg.

Tricia, I have Trophigil, which works fine. I get it from my doctor on prescription.

Thanks Mamie - I'll ask him about it.

Yes.

Well done Rowantree.