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Painful sex!!

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Caelse
Caelse

I went through menopause about 3 years ago as a result of a medication I was taking for my kidney disease. I have been diagnosed with VA, but cannot take hormones due to high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. I have tried replens, which made the irritation worse, as well as other lubricants. I tried vitamin E inserts also. I currently use coconut oil and Yes products. Sex is so painful. Anyone else dealing with this??? I have been married for 30 years. Fortunately, my husband is very loving and supportive. We have always had a healthy sex life, and this VA is very frustrating. I'm seriously considering the Mona Lisa Touch. Has anyone had this help with painful sex?

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  • fern
    fern Caelse

    Posted

    Hi

    I have tried all the different remedies on the market and none of them worked for me. 

    My doctor prescribed Ovestin cream and the results for me have been amazing.

    I did have a cone biopsy 25 years ago due to having pre-cancerous cells and I was hesitant about using Ovestin but I made the personal decision because I wanted my life back. 

    I am 68 years old and have been married for 30 years. My husband has been very supportive for all the years I have suffered with AV and now I fell like a normal woman again.

    I hope you can find a solution because believe me I know exactly what you are going through.

    Fern

    • Caelse
      Caelse fern

      Posted

      I haven't heard of Olvestin. How long did it take you to get reaults?

  • susan556
    susan556 Caelse

    Posted

    I really understand where you are coming from hear, painful sex, tell me about it! things got so bad had to say sorry but cant put up with the pain any longer, dr. put me on vagifem pesseries which did help a lot, but after a few months had to stop using as they made be start to bleed again and that was that. dr.. told me there isnt anything else that works as well as vagifem.  I think the Ovestin cream works pretty much the same so wont be able to use this either i suppose.  What is the Mona Lisa touch? im now 65 and have no sex life cry

    • Caelse
      Caelse susan556

      Posted

      Mona Lisa Touch is a laser treatment. It is 3 treatments about 6 weeks apart. It is supposed to help stimulate collagen and help help with moisture.
    • Caelse
      Caelse susan556

      Posted

      I am not sure. I live in the states. I would think it would be.
  • nancyo
    nancyo Caelse

    Posted

    Mona Lisa worked for me. Tried everything over a three year period. Nothing worked. Uti's constantly no sex pain daily. Laser treatment for me was life changing

    • Caelse
      Caelse nancyo

      Posted

      That is good to hear. I have been reading testimonials about it. The GYN that I use actually started doing this procedure about a year ago. The cost is $1,500. I so want to get it done.
    • susan556
      susan556 nancyo

      Posted

       I see wonder if it even available in the UK then?
    • nancyo
      nancyo susan556

      Posted

      I am sure it is as it originated in EuropeDo a search on it
    • kellys3
      kellys3 Caelse

      Posted

      Where did you got that it was only 1500.00? I am set to meet a local urogyn here in NJ that does it but I was already wanred she is very expensive so I'm guess that would be like 3k. I'll know better on the 25th.

    • nancyo
      nancyo kellys3

      Posted

      In California I paid 2500 it was so worth it
    • Pixiepjp
      Pixiepjp kellys3

      Posted

      I live in Pa. close to Philadelphia. My gyn charges 1200. What I am using is working wonderfully but I still would like to have this done to get back to 100%. As soon as I can afford it I'm going to give it a try.

    • Caelse
      Caelse nancyo

      Posted

      That would be awesome. I am making an appointment to see about getting it.

    • Caelse
      Caelse kellys3

      Posted

      Dothan, Alabama. Ladies First charges $1500.
    • kellys3
      kellys3 Pixiepjp

      Posted

      I am in NJ and only about an hour from Philly. Would you share the name of you gyn.
    • Pixiepjp
      Pixiepjp kellys3

      Posted

      Sorry I linked to the office and I guess that's frowned upon.

      The practice is women for women in wynnewood. I see Dr. Waldman and just love her!

    • kellys3
      kellys3 Pixiepjp

      Posted

      Hi Pixiepjp, I wanted to thank you.  I am going to your practice in Nov 9th for the first Mona Lisa procedure.  They gave me Dr. Porcelan as she had the date I needed open.  I can't wait to start feeing better smile

    • Pixiepjp
      Pixiepjp kellys3

      Posted

      kellys3, I''m so happy for you. They're all good there so I'm sure you'll be pleased. Please let me know how it goes.

    • kellys3
      kellys3 Pixiepjp

      Posted

      I had the procedure done on Wednesday by Dr. Porcelain. Very nice lady. Not painful at all and was really fast. Of course I waited the 48 hours but had to test it out. Well it was slightly better so I'm hopeful to see a big difference after the next one which is what she said.

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