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Vaginal Dryness

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dee46183
dee46183

Morning ladies, 5 weeks post op today and feeling down, weepy and uncomfortable. Can any the ladies on here  recommend a cream for vaginal dryness as it is driving me mad. I have seen some in Boots but not sure which is best.

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  • chris00938
    chris00938 dee46183

    Posted

    Dee, I hope someone can suggest something, but I was told NOTHING goes up there for at least 6 weeks.  If it's below the vagina I used organic coconut oil but don't use too much or it will mark clothing.  Hope you feel better soon.
    • dee46183
      dee46183 chris00938

      Posted

      Thanks Chris it is for down below as it is dry,Cant get into doctors till Monday hence why i am asking on here. Will try the oil, i did have this oil before but for different things lol.
  • Titian12
    Titian12 dee46183

    Posted

    Durex Sensilube works for me.  Know it is marketed for sex but I have used on and off over the years when generally feeling bit dry and uncomfortable - like when changing tampons in the days when I did that
    • dee46183
      dee46183 Titian12

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply Titian off to shops in mo so will have a large shopping list! lol
  • Kegel8Stephanie
    Kegel8Stephanie dee46183

    Posted

    Dear chris00923

    I'm not a fan of Duex as it contains parabens as a preservative (even though it is classed as 'medical grade') As the earlier person wrote, try a natural oil such as coconut, or even better Vitamin E oil. Never use a synthetic oil such as baby oil as it is petroleum based and will upset the natural flora which can cause a pH imbalace leading to Bacterial Vaginosis (odour and itching). Make sure use it front and back (I'm not using the words incase it gets classed as 'spam'). Back especially as this area becomes dry too, if you have constipation you will have been over-wiping and this adds to the dryness factor and a sore perineum (the bit between front and back) is painful, even to walk, the chafing will be so uncomfortable for you.

    When you are past your chek up and able to use an internal lubricant, you might like to try something like Premeno, with an applicator. It is in pessary form so you can insert it high inside and it lubricates gently the whole area.  

    USe black knickers, it will hide any staining from the oil!

    Good luck with your recovery!

  • Joebel46
    Joebel46 dee46183

    Posted

    My nurse prescribed Replens for me. Can be bought over the counter in u.k. Did help me. Good luck in finding one that helps.
  • nickie54687
    nickie54687 dee46183

    Posted

    Hi Dee,

    Like Chris said, I was told absolutely no cream in the vagina until at least 6 weeks . Even the prescription estrogen can do harm if that area is not ready for it.  Natural cream like the coconut cream mentioned on the OUTSIDE is OK but that's it.  I recovered very well and quickly despite being 71 by following these orders.  I too suffered from some itchiness but tried to distract myself by going for short to longer walks.  I don't know why but that seemed to help.  Maybe it was gravity by being upright for longer - who knows.

    Good luck and let us know how you fare out.

    Nickie

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