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I jus t discovered this site yesterdayand feel relieved that I am not going mad. I am 59 years old and have been on eostrogen only patches for almost 10 years. Six months ago I started to reduce the dosage and after a couple of weeks the awful itching and burning started, I have terrible vulval itching at night which incidently is when I have hot flushes. I am currently trying ortho-gynest cream and even trying to apply this was a very painful experience at first, but last night for the first time in weeks I had a full nights sleep. Is there a way I can maintain this how often will I need to use the cream, and is it safe to use the patches at the same time. I would like to be able to come off the HRT but am not sure if this would start the other symptoms all over again. I would appreciate any tips or advice its good to know there are other women out there who understand what this awful condition feels like.
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scriv
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I have been battling with this condition for over a year, but am now just about sorted! I tried Ovestin cream, but that ended up irritating me, and am now very happy using Vagifem, a tiny vaginal oestrogen tablet, twice weekly. I used it with the patch, but began to feel the symptoms of too much oestrogen and my doctor wasn';t too happy about me using both.
I was also on a low oestrogen patch, but came off that 8 months ago - and I feel really good without it. It's worth a try to come off it and see how you get on - you could always go back on it if it doesn't work out.
It took a lot of trial and error - and a lot of error for ages - but I feel that I have got there now.
Good luck!
appleblossom
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scriv
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Isn't it funny, I have an underactive thyroid too. Mine went wrong at the time of the menopause and as it was very early - I was only 39 - my symptoms were very confusing.
Atophic vaginitis is awful though, but I am so comfortable now that I sometimes forget to use it on the night it is due. So you will get there, believe me, once you find the medication that works for you.
Take care and hang on in there
appleblossom
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scriv
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Sorry, I don't know anything about lichen S.... once the vagifem restores the area to good health, she will be able to see what's what though. I had problems with strep infection whilst AV was bad, but that all cleared up now. Once the tissues are healthy, they heal themselves... the PH balance of the area is corrected too. Clever stuff!
appleblossom
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I am through the Menopause and am 65 this year.
To be truthful, I feel as if a light has been switched on, and don't feel so tired and have stopped wanting to go and pass water all the time.
Long may it continue.
rosemary82613 Guest
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Arrived home from holiday last night, even I feel really sorry for my partner.
My doctor has been brillient - especially as I moved in Dec last year not the best of starts - to meet new doctor
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c15802 Guest
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I have read that some panty liners are perfumed, so I have checked that, and also about washing with aqueous cream ( a small dollop in the water) I have coconut oil which has helped and have bought some emuaid which also helps to stem the pain and soreness.
I thought that I had a slight leak from the bladder which was making the vulva itch, so that is why I had panty liners.
I am just about ripping my hair out too. as my vagina is atrophic also. ( joys of menopause) but have recently bought some water based yes, which is very soothing.
I f standing on my hea in the middle of a crowded room would help I would do it!
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Sus28 Guest
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have you been to the doctors for thrush and BV tests?
c15802 Sus28
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Sus28 c15802
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i have had treatment for thrush and then got BV for which I then had a different treatment.
c15802 Sus28
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Sus28 c15802
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