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Dryness or something else

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debbie12340
debbie12340

Hi Ladies,

ok I'm not sure where to start with this ?  I've got something going on down below that's sending my anxiety through the roof !  When I sit down I get a sensation, almost like the skin is stuck together (sorry to be graphic) it also feels slightly sharp sometimes ? Is this possibly a symptom of vaginal Atrophy or could it be prolapse ? I've tried to have a look and I can't see anything ? Some days it's less uncomfortable than others.  Thanks in advance xxx

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  • maria76995
    maria76995 debbie12340

    Posted

    Hi Debbie, I got the dryness and I get like mine sticking together too, I think it's because your drying out but as you say it goes and comes. Ignore it till find a cream for it 

    • debbie12340
      debbie12340 maria76995

      Posted

      Hi maria,

      So grateful for your reply.  It’s so comfort that you say you have the same ! I really don’t know how to describe it really ? But what I first noticed cannonky be described as if something needs realising ? At first I thought it was an air bubble ? Because when I sat down it seemed to release something . . Now I’m thinking is it the skin becoming unstuck ? I don’t know it s new to me and freaked me out a bit xx I also think the worst xx

    • debbie12340
      debbie12340

      Posted

      Hi Maria,

      Should have checked that before I sent it ! So many typing errors ! It should say ‘releasing’ not realising !!! Sorry hope you can make sense of it xxx

  • Yellow88
    Yellow88 debbie12340

    Posted

    Hi coconut oil has been an incredible help to me.

    I also have an oestrogen Cream from the doc but the coconut oil really helps ‘outside’, it’s really worth a try.

    Hope that helps, I learned this from a tip on this forum!

    • debbie12340
      debbie12340 Yellow88

      Posted

      Hi,  thank you very much for replying ! Can I ask what your symptoms are please ? Is it quite an uncomfortable feeling, almost a little hot and achy ? xx not sur ehow to describe it x
  • marlene21102
    marlene21102 debbie12340

    Posted

    It's Av ,I've got this . Yes it's set anxiety off ,due to the sitting discomfort . Hormones doing it . 

    • debbie12340
      debbie12340 marlene21102

      Posted

      Hi Marlene,

      Av ? Is that Atrophy ? is that what you mean ? Driving me nuts to be honest sad x

    • marlene21102
      marlene21102 debbie12340

      Posted

      Yes ,there is a site purley on this AV ,many with it ,have you had any Bartholin glad probs ? Yes it drives all of us nuts ,be careful what you buy over the counter ,been there done that . It's not always best way to go ,can make problem far worse ,plus cost you a small fortune . We're all different in what to try . I've had it for 12 yrs . 2 lots of HRT but it stays . 

    • debbie12340
      debbie12340 marlene21102

      Posted

      Hi Marlene,

      Thank you.  I’ve bought one called  not sure if I can say in here ? Could you PM me if you don’t mind and let me know what’s good please ? Thanks so much Deb xxxxx

  • tina00239
    tina00239 debbie12340

    Posted

    Our down below equipment varies so much from person to person that it is impossible to say what is normal and what is not. If you have a good and understanding dr get them to check you out for a prolapse which is easily correctable with ring insertion. It may well be that you are just drying out and perhaps shrinking a bit. Get a good vaginal moisturiser or even a clear lubricant like KY Jelly. They are all good to relieve the discomfort or the dr can give you something for it. XXX
    • debbie12340
      debbie12340 tina00239

      Posted

      Thank you Tina ! Hope it’s just dryness to be honest ! I can cope with that more than the other xx

      Deb xx

  • DaisyDaze
    DaisyDaze debbie12340

    Posted

    Sounds like VA to me! Just buy over the counter cream, like Replens. It works great.
  • Yellow88
    Yellow88 debbie12340

    Posted

    Debbie, it feels like a paper cut does. Very sharp pain, red & sore but for me the coconut oil has really helped.  Do hope it works for you.

    • debbie12340
      debbie12340 Yellow88

      Posted

      Hi again,   Thank so much I really appreciate your reply.  Is there a particular coconut oil you would recommend ? Is it possible you could send me a PM please ? xxx
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