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vaginal dryness

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jackie73005
jackie73005

Does anyone know the difference between overstin 1mg and vagifem. Also has anyone had success with any alternative remedies. I have just tried replens and Regelle with no success at all. I am reluctant to keep using the overstin but everytime i stop and go back to alternatives i am back to being so sore i actually bleed like tiny tears its awful.

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  • Laura3333
    Laura3333 jackie73005

    Posted

    Hi, Ovestin is estriol cream, and vagifem is an estrogen tablet. Both should be inserted into the vagina, but ovestim can be put on the vulva also, its very low in estrogen and wont do any harm. If it works for you, you can use it for life with no ill effects.

    • jackie73005
      jackie73005 Laura3333

      Posted

      Thank you, you hear so many awful stories about HRT its good to hear something positive

  • Tezes
    Tezes jackie73005

    Posted

    i agree your V needs the oestrogen otherwise it will continue to deteriorate. I use ovestin twice a week and it is such a small amount apparently equivalent to taking one HrT tablet a year !

    i wouldnt use replens asa moisturuser as its full of nasties. YeS products are much kinder and dont sting, you can get them over the counter and on prescription too. Good Luck x

    • jackie73005
      jackie73005 Tezes

      Posted

      thank you Tezes i do use the yes products but even they dont help when im particularly dry which is why i use the ovestin i was just unsure about long term use

    • Rhiannon_5000
      Rhiannon_5000 Laura3333

      Posted

      HI Laura i would like to be in this group. i suffer badly from VA? How do I find it please?

    • Laura3333
      Laura3333 Rhiannon_5000

      Posted

      Thats ok, its a really helpful and knowledgeable group. So is pudendal neuralgia and pelvic pain.

      They were both started by the same lady.

    • marie86421
      marie86421 Laura3333

      Posted

      Hi Laura

      Could you please let me know how to join the group. I have just been diagnosed with vulva and vaginal atrophy although I have had it for years. Now to the point where I bleed very easily.

      Many thanks

    • Laura3333
      Laura3333 marie86421

      Posted

      its a facebook group, just search on facebook for VAGINAL ATROPHY

  • Laura3333
    Laura3333 jackie73005

    Posted

    pleas dont worry about overusing ovestin, you can use it every night if you need to. Dont suffer id you dont need to, its really safe. I use it on vulva, helps such a lot.

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