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Need some help with soreness when I have a period

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Su02
Su02

Hello I was diagnosed with LS by examination by my gyne just a month ago after suffering for about 18 months. I am using a course of steroid cream plus Eumaid for Washing, lubricants for intercourse. Not perfect but is helping. My problem is I’m 53 still have regular periods more or less! Can anyone advise on anything that helps with the soreness around the area. It’s a vicious circle( even using tampons feels chaffed) 

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  • kalila98903
    kalila98903 Su02

    Posted

    Have you tried a menstrual cup?
    • Su02
      Su02 kalila98903

      Posted

      No I haven’t just been reading up some organic ones. Just wondering whether I would get in a pickle inserting one 🙈

  • jacqueline96242
    jacqueline96242 Su02

    Posted

    Hi Su , hopefully the soreness will go when you have completed your steroid course. Mine did . In fact doctor is really pleased with me . I was sore  inside and she gave me estradiol vaginal tablets and cream for outside . Just started using it so don’t know effects yet .  Maybe because you are still having periods you won’t need it . Persevere with steroid ointment and you should be ok . I used cetraben for moisturiser. 
    • Su02
      Su02 jacqueline96242

      Posted

      Thanks Jacqueline sounds very promising. Keeping positive about it and find the info on here helpful. I do get a little sore in side obviously my hormones are changing so it’s a little trial and error with some moisturisers trying MD replen. I will look at the one you have mentioned .
  • Guppy007
    Guppy007 Su02

    Posted

    Hi Su, if your feeling sore inside then I would stop using tampons, apart from anything else the toxic chemicals that are often used to produce these products aren't good for people with LS.

  • lisa7788
    lisa7788 Su02

    Posted

    I'm 53 too.  I have already gone through menopause.  I was actually diagnosed back in 2008.  I'm pretty sure I had LS before that.  Presently I use clobetasol, oral and topical estrogen.  Those should help you.  I agree with the others not to use tampons.  Avoid any friction or having things touch that area.  I also use a barrier (Vaseline) before and after urination.  Drinking lots of water helps me too.  Avoiding sweat and synthetic fibers helps as well.

    • Su02
      Su02 lisa7788

      Posted

      Thanks  ladies Im going to Purchase a vaginal cup and give it a go im finding tampons unbearable. I have smeared on some Vaseline for now!! 
  • karen23320
    karen23320 Su02

    Posted

    Hi Su02- I am 47, still get period every 28 days. I switched to 100% organic tampons from Veeda, and 100% organic pantyliners from rael and Veeda. I use v- magic to help lube during intercourse, I wash afterward ( right away! Get that man juice off! 🙄🙄wink with Cetaphil or Emuaid moisturizing bar. After we are finushed abd I clean up, I put emuaid on my parts and my steroid on any white ir fusing parts. 

    Hope this helps! 

    • Su02
      Su02 karen23320

      Posted

      Thanks Karen that’s great help I will try these organic ones👍

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