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Testosterone cream?

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maggie81413
maggie81413

Please can anyone tell me if they've had any success with using a combination of oestrogen and testosterone cream for healing? I am using the usual Clobetasol, oestrogen and emollients as prescribed by my Dermatology Consultant (recently diagnosed). I think I'm having success with borax too, fingers crossed. But have read online about women having used oestrogen and testosterone combined to heal and strengthen damaged skin.

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  • renee16736
    renee16736 maggie81413

    Posted

    IM trying the natural hormone pellets. Estrogen and testosterone mixed for my levels. It seems to help with symptoms 
    • maggie81413
      maggie81413 renee16736

      Posted

      Thanks Renee, that may be worth considering. I'm using Vagifem vaginal tablets twice a week, but using oestrogen cream on my perineum/fourchette area, because that's where my LS has caused problems.

  • sue162
    sue162 maggie81413

    Posted

    Has the oestrogen caused any soreness?  You must have atrophy as well.  I was prescribed vagifem but I think that’s more for inside area. 
    • maggie81413
      maggie81413 sue162

      Posted

      Hi Sue, I'm using Vagifem vaginal tablets twice a week, and oestrogen cream, Clobetasol and emollients, as prescribed by my specialist at the Vulval clinic. I don't have a problem with any of them, but the dosage is meant to be reduced over time to just a couple of times a week, but also using borax too. From what I've read elsewhere, oestrogen is healing.

  • casofthebar
    casofthebar maggie81413

    Posted

    I also read about this but my GP didn't think it was a good idea, must ask again x

    • maggie81413
      maggie81413 casofthebar

      Posted

      Maybe ask your specialist Casofthebar? I have found GP's know very little about LS x

  • renee16736
    renee16736 maggie81413

    Posted

    She is just a women’s md and she’s not a specialist in LS but she does the hormone injection for women so we are hoping the adjustments in my hormones will help the LS
    • renee16736
      renee16736

      Posted

      I bath with borax and baking soda every night and use emuaidmax during day also
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