What estrogen cream do you use
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So I saw my PCP yesterday. Hadn't been able to get in to her for two years. She was great at listening to me. Finally after 10 years with LS she is referring me to a gyn at the hospital.
I want to ask for an estrogen cream. So my question to you all is what do you use on your vulva and do you have it compounded in something. If so what is it compounded with.
Shari
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I really like my bioidentical hormones. I think that they restore a more natural hormonal balance and so potentially improve vaginal health, heart and bone health, libido, skin tone, etc. I've tried the creams on other parts of my body, but I like putting at least the estrogen cream on my vulva--because it helps those tissues, reduces bladder infections (for me), increases elasticity and normal vaginal function, and most closely mimics direct absorption of hormones into the reproductive tract. I also use a progesterone and a testosterone cream. But, it isn't necessary to apply them to the vulva--any thin skin allows for adequate absorption. I also much prefer the natural bioidenticals to the synthetics because the body recognizes these as chemically identical and the synthetics may be associated with a somewhat greater risk of problems.
I'm with you about trying anything new--I have a lot of food and medication allergies, so I go really slow with new additions. I have used the clob treatment for a few months now, but I'm not sure how much it's really helped. Some people on the forum say that it takes a year or more to help. Most of us do improve some or learn to manage this disorder.
A lot of us are feeling improvement with baking soda rinses and coconut oil, as well as changing the diet to whole, unprocessed foods (and maybe stopping gluten, sugar, and dairy). I'm on an autoimmune diet, so no grains, nightshade veggies, and some other foods, too. I think that diet can really cause changes in our inflammation levels. We want to lower any inflammatory foods, lower stress, correct sleep issues, and get adequate exercise.
I also have thyroid issues and have had Hashimoto's, too (but my antibodies are now down, likely due to my dietary changes). LS is OFTEN associated with thyroid issues, and many of us on this forum have MANY other autoimmune disorders that have emerged (e.g., I also have celiac disease).
All my best to you! --Suzanne
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curious Susanne, do you use the cream on the vulva skin for LS? Some women swear by it for improving the LS skin, such as color, elasticity and over all health of the vulva skin. I have not yet entered menopause so im not sure they will prescribe it.
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Just went through a painful episode. Nothing seemed to help anymore and going to the bathroom became so very painful and almost impossible. Then I remembered the vitamine D cream for pain and lo and behold, it worked. I'm over the worst now I hope.
A person sometimes forgets the various 'helps' that were tried. Vitamine D cream was one of them. But it does nothing for the fusing.
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My last test showed vit d within normal levels. I had been supplementing but found that, with the lacto fermentation I was doing, my Vit k2 levels were being promoted ....and this had a good effect on vit d plus with all the recent sunshine.... I didn't feel the need to continue the Vit d. However ...I'm now going through more of a detox phase and less busy with fermentation...meaning with change of emphasis I might resume vit d to keep the levels up...its round and round isn't it? ...but I'm enjoying a cautious sense of having some influence and really appreciate this commentary. Also just finished a fast!
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I've also just paid up to follow sara gottfriend's protocol. Its a de-tox. This is something I've been meaning to get round to and it makes sense post fast. Am trying to decide if I'm reacting to dairy. I know I used to in teens and early 20's ...I fixed my tendency to bronchitis back then by quitting dairy but felt I was thereafter able to tolerate it. Just looking out now for all poss allergens ...talking about nuts with hanny...kind of tending to leave them alone at the mo...i prefer coconut milk to almond milk...and am guessing cow's milk will be out for this de-tox, tho I've had a bit of a GAPS moment by going for some nutrient rich fats...jersey cream, organic yoghurt, sour cream and cottage cheese all sitting in my fridge to go in smoothies I've been making...but if they're out they're out ...prob will be...as will soya and will see what else ....rather excited to be exploring this practicality again with all new tools....eg Power Habits!!
have you found the chris kesser thing? its attached to shaun croxton's underground wellness..on the theme of getting sexyness back ...the sexyback theme he's calling it...that's the last thing I feel at mo but the libido is all wrapped up with this hormonal balancing so we'll see. I have my moments..but don't know if i could do anything about it even if i did get rev 'd up! How's your man?
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Emis Moderator comment: It went for moderation but also I have changed the given link to the article from Bristol University which also has a link to the full paper at the bottom. I couldn't allow the original link as it went to a site unsuitable for inclusion. If users want the original link please use the PM service to exchange.
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