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[Sweetscarlett]

Hi Ladies , newbie here, just joined to get some support
48 suffering from VA , on vagifem twice weekly and go has given me Ovisten to use externally , just finishing my first week using it and it's really stinging , has anyone else experienced this ? Not sure if I should stick it out , as I read it takes a while to adjust
Xxx

[CLKD]

   …….. how are you getting on with the Vagifem twice a week?

I use KY jelly on the outer lips, which sometimes itch or feel dry.  If the product is stinging it isn't going to be of benefit …… some ladies find 'yes' lube helpful too.

Have a browse round!

[Sweetscarlett]

Hi CLKD
Thanks for the reply, I'm doing ok on the vagifem , have been on it for a while , had a 'blip' a few months ago so had to restart the full two weeks again , but thus far ok .The dr prescribed Ovestin because I am still having burning when weeing ,I have taken to flushing myself with water each time I go which was ok , it's just now the Ovestin seems to be making it worse. I have contacted my doc re discontinuing , and hopefully she will get back to me !

[Jenna]

Hi Sweetscarlett - Estriol Cream is not as concentrated as Ovestin, so might be more suitable. I think they both sting a bit though when you use them on sore areas for the first time - I certainly found that!

[CLKD]

Difficult procedure though when at work or 'out'. 

[Sweetscarlett]

Hi ladies, yes it is , tho it's just a bottle of water in my bag so not so bad , my doc phoned back told me to ditch Ovisten and has prescribed me sylk? I have heard that a lot of ladies use it .
So I feel a it better , would be nice to sort the wee out , but one problem at a time I guess
Xx

[CLKD]

If you use the search button for 'sylk' you'll see if other ladies have found it useful 

[Sweetscarlett]

Thanks CLKD
Xxx

[Jenna]

Sylk irritated me! I use 'Yes' water-based vaginal moisturiser.

[Sweetscarlett]

Hi Jenna , it's so frustrating finding what suits and what doesn't ,I use KY jelly I find that's very gentle x

[Jenna]

Hi again Sweetscarlett - yes, I agree that it is very difficult trying to find something that works for you. KY doesn't suit me I'm afraid. At the moment I use Estriol Cream twice a week for VA and 'Yes' water-based moisturiser (underneath as well) on the other days to keep comfortable - it took me ages to find what worked for me. I hope you find an answer soon or can you use KY to stop the burning?

[CLKD]

My standby is LIVE yoghurt 

[Sweetscarlett]

Im hoping the burning is because of the Ovestin ,  as I didn't have it before using it ( which I have now stopped)  I'm giving it a few days to settle down and will keep you posted , I just use KY for lubrication  Jenna  but I might try live yoghurt CLKD  what do you use ? .
I also take baths instead of showers and use nothing 'up there' just wash myself with an emollient Dermol 200 , I do miss a nice bath with bubbles tho  .  Xxx

[CLKD]

I still have my evening bath.  Fortunately nothing aggravates me up there 

LIVE yoghurt - eaten helps aid digestion and can improve the amount of good bacteria throughout the digestive tract.  Because bugs live in the bowel it can be easy to pass them into the vagina …….. LIVE yoghurt applied to the inner and outer vaginal lips is soothing …… I lay on a warmed towel, apply the yoghurt and doze.  The proviso being, to keep pots separate, i.e. one in the fridge for eating the other in the bedroom    I buy GREEK, the pot has 'live' written in red on the side.

[Sweetscarlett]

Thanks for that , I'm also trying to see what aggravates  my system 🌴his morning I have forgone my morning cuppa in case it's a caffeine thing ( maybe clutching at straws )but as they say 'every little helps' . Drinking loads of water and  also barley water , which I read helps .
Thanks for all the input ladies
Xxxx