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I saw the GP yesterday who diagnosed Atrophic Vaginitis. I'm 69. I've been using Sylk, which was prescribed by the nurse practitioner, without an examination, but it hasn't been particularly successful for me. As I didn't really want to use hormone treatment, unless I had to, the GP has now prescribed Replens for me to try and I've to go back to her in six weeks. If this doesn't work, then we'll be talking about topical hormone treatment. The difficulty is that I am in discomfort al the time - soreness, itching etc., so this isn't purely a sexually related problem.
Have others used Replens? How did you get on with it? Did it help? What about topical hormone treatment? How easy is it to use and how successful is it?
I'd be interested in hearing the experiences of others who have this problem, particularly if it's an on-going situation and not purely sex related.
Thanks.
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jayneejay Cheetah
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sylk and replens is not a prescription so can be bought easily ...
i have used Replens but found it not really ideal in my case.
expect some clumpy white discharge with it, its quite normal, i didnt like this at all, so changed to Premeno Duo vaginal Ovules ( non hormonal) and also Hormone Ovestin Vaginal Ovules.. ( kinder estriol)
i use the two and been so much better, Gyno said the Ovestin would make things alot better, plump and hydrate, and protect the urthetra etc as that drys and shrinks too, causing discomfort as well as the vaginal dryness.
i also have ovestin cream and use a tiny bit on outer vag entrance to keep skin from thinning
jay x
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Cheetah pat24235
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Sorry to hear that you're having so many problems with urinary discomfort. Thankfully, I haven't had this. However, I have had many UTIs in the past, so can sympathise. I hope that things improve for you.
lorna65 Cheetah
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I have been struggling with VA for approx. 3 years, tried all lotion, potion, my bathroom is like a chemist shop. However about 2 months ago a Skin/Gynie Consultant put me on Ovestin (Estriol) 1mg cream inserted with applicator twice a week and Epaderm whenever I felt dry. This has made a huge difference. I was on the Vagifem but I had an adverse reaction to it, it made me more red and sore, the Ovestin cream is milder, and seems to agree with me. Also all the 'thrush' symptoms that I was having have not returned since starting the Ovestin ( touch wood ).
lorna65
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Hope this information is off help. All the best, Lorna.
jayneejay lorna65
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ovestin Estriol is fab, i use the ovestin vaginal Ovules ( really soothing) and the cream for the outer bits ..
been using since September as advised by my Gyno and made such a difference ..
i dont and cant take other HRT so just this for the specific vaginal dryness.
i am age 50 and 20 months post meno
jay x
lorna65 jayneejay
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Haven't been offered the Ovules, but sounds like they would be much easier to insert, so will ask when next see Gynecologist, Thanks for that information , we get more help for each other on this site
Lorna X
lorna65
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For those who are experiencing 'wee' 'wee'. problems, I found this info.
on patient.info
Topical vaginal oestrogen preparations reverse urogenital atrophic changes and may relieve associated urinary symptoms.[8]
Most women will have relief of their symptoms after about three weeks of treatment. Maximal benefit usually occurs after 1-3 months but may take up to a year.
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jayneejay lorna65
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i used the cream vaginally at first then changed to the ovestin vaginal Ovules, i actually halve them so use half twice weekly, and the cream on outer bits ..
in between i use the non hormonal Premeno Duo vaginal ovules from stress no more uk.. they are fab too, i again halve those ..
( cut in half while still in blister wrapping or they crumble)
i live in southern spain and the ovestin here is called Ovestinon and can buy ovules and cream over the counter at the farmacias ..
ovules are great, not messy. they are opague in colour, not white like the cream.
yes they do help with the thinning and dryness of the urethra too ..
wouldnt be without them now
jay x
lorna65 jayneejay
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I live in Scotland, but will follow up on your information
Many Thanks
Lorna X
shirley84100 lorna65
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Cheetah lorna65
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lorna65 shirley84100
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Go onto the patient.info site, small box right hand side, key in HRT Topical, it then automatically opens another page, down the left hand side, the very first one says HTR Topical with a blue P at the front of it. Hope you can find it, lots of good info.
Any trouble come back to me.
Regards Lorna
shirley84100 lorna65
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lorna65 shirley84100
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I saw my consultant yesterday, and she said she noticed an improvement in my condition, 3 months..... if I keep on with the current regime , it may take a year, but she sees no reason why I should be back to normal......Hope on the horizon. Yeh......watch this space.......
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lorna65 shirley84100
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I have used Vagifem in the beginning, but it made me redder and irritated, hence the reason I was put on Ovestin, I also used Vit E Oil, but I got the 800 iu which again irritated me, I think I should have got the 400 iu. I think the 800 is too strong for me. It is a case of finding what suits our skin the best. As to getting over this condition, my consultant seems to think Yes, only time will tell for me.
Cheers....Lorna
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