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Will HRT help with vulval dermatitis?

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Monique66 Wed 16-Mar-22 14:29:23

I have suffered for years (since around the start of my menopause) with dry, sore and itchy split skin around my vulva. It has been diagnosed as dermatitis and I use emollients and hydrocortisone ointments to try and control it. I was also dry and sore internally but this was helped immensely by oestrogen pessaries, however the consultant felt that my vulval skin problem was a separate issue which was not connected to menopause.

I wondered if anyone else has had vulval dermatitis and whether HRT helped it?

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Sunnysideup Wed 16-Mar-22 18:31:46

Don’t suffer myself but this site is great and the ladies are very helpful so I’m sure someone will be along soon to help answer your question. Sending sympathy though.

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Esspee Wed 16-Mar-22 23:39:34

I know that for vaginal atrophy you are prescribed a vaginal oestrogen pellet and a vaginal moisturiser. My friend gets YESVM prescribed but you probably can buy it over the counter if you wanted to experiment. I can ask her the name of the oestrogen pellet if you want to know.

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FannyCornforth Thu 17-Mar-22 06:19:14

I started HRT for the sole reason that I was ridiculously sweaty between my legs, all of the time. This caused a nasty rash too.
It stopped it immediately when I started the HRT.
I don’t know about dermatitis; but it wouldn’t surprise me at all if HRT helps you too.
Good luck

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