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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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  • Pixiepjp
    Pixiepjp Caelse

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    Yes I was dealing with this. I had been put on estrace cream but my blood pressure went up so I was taken off of it. Replens did nothing for me and I too found it irritating. I now use vagisil prohydrate every other night and coconut oil on the days I don''t use the prohydrate. It's not 100% but close. I can now have sex . This was an impossibility before. I honestly thought I was sealed shut . The two things I've been using have been a life changer for me.

    • alexandria69483
      alexandria69483 Pixiepjp

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      Hi Pixie.

      Can I ask you how long it took for the prohydrate and coconut oil to work for you?  Can you please tell me your symptoms.  Did you have soreness and burning?  Thanks..

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