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Shrinking perineal skin ?

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Hi everyone

does anyone feel that their perineum is getting smaller and shrinking too? 

I don’t know if this is a sign to apply more steroid or less, or would oestriol cream help? I am using Nerisone Forte twice a week.

Any thoughts welcome 

thank you so much 

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  • George2323
    George2323 Guest

    Posted

    Hi Violet, my started to rip sadly. I use dermavate cream and had an operation in February this year (my labia had sealed and I was having difficulty urinating too. Fortunately it was successful and things are looser again.. I personally keep everything well lubricated with coconut oil and use dermavate if I start feeling sore.
    • Guest
      Guest George2323

      Posted

      Hi George

      Thank you for your reply. That sounds awful for you . Did the perineum split?

      Did you have the Fenton’s procedure ?

      I wonder if any else has had this happen to them or the Fenton’s?

      Lots of different experiences as I am finding out on this forum

      Very good news that you are on the mend now and are healing well . Wishing you a full recovery.

    • George2323
      George2323 Guest

      Posted

      Hi yes it was the Fentons procedure. He also cut the fused labia to give some definition and more movement.. he was excellent. Yes the perineum had torn.. I also get piles now which I never had a problem with. I notice a correlation between flare ups and oestrogen levels..im 45 and have been on hrt for 2 years. When my oestrogen is dropping I get noticeably more sore/ pustules. I did try dermavate ointment as heard it was better but I really didn't react well...the cream is much better for me. It really does seem so varied doesn't it. I hope more people respond to your question..theres a lot of experience out there.

    • Guest
      Guest George2323

      Posted

      Hi George

      are you able to say which surgeon or area of UK you went to, ie north south east or west ?for your operation,  and are you pleased with the result now ?

      Thank you

      ps don’t if you would rather not 

  • Jaceygirl
    Jaceygirl Guest

    Posted

    Hi Violet, I’m glad you asked this, because I’ve been wondering the same thing myself.   It’s hard for me to tell because I have just as much problem with that area as I do labial and clitoral area.   Pretty much every time I have a bowel movement I rip, tear, and bleed.  Always itchy.    I’ve had much more “constipation” lately, but I’ve been wondering if things are just smaller making it harder to go, versus actually being constipated.   

     I use my clobetasol on that area in the worst times which seems to help after about 24 hours.  

    • Guest
      Guest Jaceygirl

      Posted

      Hi Jaceygirl

      Sorry you have this problem too .

      I also have as much problem that end as the other end in the vulva, which got me thinking, so I will up the steroid application as Karen suggests.

      I am going to see my GP this week, to see if I can be referred to a hospital specialist for an opinion.

      Still can’t decide if it’s normal ageing (62) or LS or both ? either way it’s not great is it.

      Will send an update if I get any news.

      Thanks again.

       

  • karen23320
    karen23320 Guest

    Posted

    If perinium is irritated I would put some steroid on it
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