vaginal atrophy finally finding some relief

I have been struggling for years with vaginal atrophy with severe pain during intercourse. After years of failed attempts with estrogen creams I gave up. I was depressed and beating myself up over the whole thing. Doctors gave me so many mixed messages. I've researched so my different treatments. I finally just gave up. This year I decided to take back my life. I went to a new doctor. She talked me into using the estradiol ring again. I would use it for three months then use a higher dosage if needed. A month into it....nothing. I remember her making a quick comment ....if this doesn't work then you can have your vagina stretched....??? at the moment I thought.. no way! But I did some research and learned that dilating the vaginal cavity is a real thing and should be part of the treatment!! I purchased dilators on Amazon. It's been a few weeks of every night using the dilators, it's grueling...I hate it....lube is messy...... but success!! For the first time in years I have had intercourse with very little pain....lots of lube but no pain. Thanks for letting me share.

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