steroid use
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I'm still new to all of this so I'm wondering if anyone can explain how to use the cream if you don;t have any active signs of LS
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Posted , 11 users are following.
I'm still new to all of this so I'm wondering if anyone can explain how to use the cream if you don;t have any active signs of LS
0 likes, 12 replies
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Pollyanne lora101
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judy04448 lora101
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i can see you have received lots of advice. As I mentioned earlier I have had LS for years. I only use steroid cream when I have a flare up. Constant use can contribute to thinning of the skin in this area which leads to tears, possible fusing and more problems. Other suggestions to keep the area protected are listed on this site. Try them and see what works for you.
judy04448 lora101
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What treatment is available for labial adhesions?
Treatment depends on the cause of the fusion. It does not always require specific treatment.
Intravaginal oestrogen cream, most often prescribed after menopause
Manual division by gently stretching the two sides until they separate
Topical corticosteroids to control inflammation **
Regularly stretching the opening using fingers, vaginal dilators or regular sexual intercourse
Surgery to remove scar tissue (Fenton procedure)
Surgery to bring out uninvolved vaginal tissue to the skin surface (perineoplasty).
** please note. Steroid use for Inflamation. If none don't use unless otherwise instructed. Steroids are like magic. They help for lots of issues that may stem from Inflamation. They can be a blessing. However, Oral steroid should not be used for LS. They have lots of important side effects and no medical proof that oral intake is effective for LS.
Ladies, please don't assume every word from your doctor is gospel. Not all doctors are created equal. There are some good research articles on LS but they are written in medical terms. Look them up and pass them to your MD if unsure of how you are progressing.
Guppy007 judy04448
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I agree with this, especially when you hear all the differing advice given to women on this site from their doctors. What is clear though is that many women are told to use the cream for maintenance, and many women are told not to, so no wonder there is a lot of confusion! and the simple answer to this is that no one really knows for sure, and that includes the doctors. I just think the more informed you are with regard to LS the easier it becomes to make decisions for yourself.
judy04448 Guppy007
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