CLKD - by chance through the FB MM page I found that the trial was promoted on this website:
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/vaginalsymptoms.phpAnd it's sea buckthorn not buckwheat - which is why I got confused!!!
Having said that I am always a bit sceptical of limited trials by manufacturers themselves. Nevertheless if it is to be used like Ovestin then a natural product which could give some relief is worthy of investigation. However to be worthwhile all trials should be placebo controlled otherwise the results are meaningless in relation to the product. Also there are trials that measure the actual phyisiological changes in the vaginal epithelium etc, and there are trials where the opinion of the woman participant is used for the results eg through questionnaire. There is a huge difference between the two.
silverlady - I quite agree we should respect other women's views especially if they have been give a medical reason not to use HRT. However I was responding to diana's comment about "some people" 's views of vagifem and the concern about it causing womb cancer. There is evidence relating to this and it's good to be able to share our knowledge about what we've read about all of this to enable others to have balanced information to make up their own mind? re the sea buckthorn I can imagine like you say that it wouldn't do any harm at all, and if it has healing properties may be soothing and lubricant even if it doesn't plump up the tissues in the same way as oestrogen.
As you say dianswr you can always stop if it doesnt work (vagifem) although you have to give it time.
I expect the trial stipluates you musn't be using topical oestrogens though?
Hurdity x