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Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
scriv:
Progress!!! I have switched to Vagifem and have been using it twice weekly now for almost 4 weeks. It is really making a difference and is so easy to use. I am certainly much more comfortable. :)
suzieQ:
Does any-one know if vaginal dryness lead to a slight touch of cystitis? Or could that be enthusiastic sex? I managed to ward off a slight feeling of needing to pee requently yesterday by drinking cranberry juice. Has anyon eelse noticed that?
Sue
Ellen:
Dear SuzieQ,
I'm sure that it can make you more prone to infections. It hasn't happened to me yet but the dryness is bad enough. Cranberry juice or Lemon Barley are supposed to help this condition.
scriv:
Yes, it definitely does make you more prone to cystitis and infection as the dry skin can become fragile and easily irritated or damaged by sex or acidic urine etc....
Cranberry juice unfortunately upsets my bladder big time, but I drink plenty of water and have dried cranberries instead. A tip - use plenty of lubricant at intimate moments....
Ellen:
Dear Scriv,
Thankyou for your advice with this delicate subject. ( Pardon the pun! )
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