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Vit E for vaginal atrophy ?

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Sunflower13
Sunflower13

HI everyone, I am 60 years old and  suffering from vaginal atrophy . Terrible burning and pain .Sometimes also vulvar area .  Not so much itching. Sometimes it feels like a yeast infection but culture is neg. Dr. wont put me on an estrogen cream because i get A Fib. They suggested Vit E. Has anyone tried this and did it help you. Wasnt sure if it is the regular vit e like 400 IU to buy . Any suggestions appreciated .

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  • lee12629
    lee12629 Sunflower13

    Posted

    Hi,it helps some,i get 400 mg calsules,poke it woth a pin,squeeze it on my finger and apply to the vulva and entrance to vagina. They make vit E suppositories for in the vagina,i have them but have not tryed them yet. Wear loose underwear,use sitz baths and wear loose clothes. Its not fun,im having a flare right now.
    • Sunflower13
      Sunflower13 lee12629

      Posted

      Hi Lee thanks so much for replying. Am sorry to hear that you also are having a flare . I also stopped using soap down there I have always used ivory but now just water . The ivory was irritating it more . If there is anything else you can suggest it would be greatly appreciated .
    • lee12629
      lee12629 Sunflower13

      Posted

      My doctor gave me permision to try hydrocortisone 1 percent ointment over the counter for the outside with bad flares,vulva only,also a and d ointment vulva only. Replens for in vagina although i never tryed it,sometimes in a flare i feel i have to go to the bathroom more often,hate that,my main problem is the vulva,i dont have sex anymore,so thats probably why. Ive gained some weight so my underwear does not fit right,so that irritates me. The sitz baths helped alot,you buy a basin that fits on the toilet and soak for 10 to 15 minutes,luke warm water,then i lay on a bed and air dry,sounds wierd but helps. For a whole yr i felt much better,now its back,think its caus of wearing tighter pants. Actually had erosions from that before,once they healed,i felt almost normal.
    • slk110sad
      slk110sad lee12629

      Posted

      FYI replens has glycerine in it. I don't know if its common but anything with glycerine in it tended to irritate me more.

    • slk110sad
      slk110sad

      Posted

      Look up coconut oil for vaginal dryness I used it daily for 1.5 years it really helped a lot. I used it vaginally and on the outer. Not only did it help with dryness but it keeps yeast infections at bay.
    • Sunflower13
      Sunflower13 slk110sad

      Posted

      Hi SLK  does the coconut oil get absorb with the skin or  did you find that the coconut oil is messy . Did you have to wear pantie liners ? Do you only use it  at night or during the day also ? Thanks again for your replies.
    • slk110sad
      slk110sad Sunflower13

      Posted

      I used it mostly internally on a nightly basis rarely during day only if I was extremely dry and burning . I would keep underwear ,sheets and towels in separate container and always washed them on hot. Coconut oil stains. When I get home later today I will text you the brand its the only brand that I had no issues with meaning mostly no mold issues u ordered it from amazon very good company it always comes tightly packaged... No broken jars ever. Extremely happy with product.... I would melt it pour into molds shaped like a tear freeze them popped them out and kept in freezer bag in freezer.
    • Sunflower13
      Sunflower13 slk110sad

      Posted

      What should  I look for in the coconut oil ? Refined / unrefined / cold pressed etc .
  • carmarie
    carmarie Sunflower13

    Posted

    Vit E did not work for me but Hydromol on prescription keeps it at bay also Balance activ menopause plus pessaries and Yes lube for internal and external.
    • carmarie
      carmarie lee12629

      Posted

      Hydromol looks like Vaseline it comes in a pot and when wet becomes soapy like a lather and lays a protective barrier around the irritated area. I use it in shower and apply direct around the perineum.it is only for external use and was recommended by a dermatologist. Lasts for months a medium pot.

  • ljp64
    ljp64 Sunflower13

    Posted

    I have found Yes VM is most effective for moisturising and reducing soreness, rep,ends does nothing. The only other cream that helps for temporary relief is vagisil, although it can sting initially.

    i use aqueous cream to wash with, better than any soaps or even better than the feminine washes I have tried.

  • lee12629
    lee12629 Sunflower13

    Posted

    Organic,virgin,non gmo,unrefined,cold pressed is what i got
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