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[AlfieBo]

I did notice on another post meno stream that a couple of ladies in their 60s have oral HRT I thought this, wasn't allowed or is it up to Gp and health risk history

[Kate57]

AlphieBo....I can't answer your question about oral HRT as its not something I have ever taken. I can understand you being nervous about using the Estriol - I was too.
 What I did the first time I used it was just squeezed a little ammount on my finger and just dabbed it on ( I didn't rub as I was so sore).... I did feel just a tiny stinging and a warm feeling but it quickly went off and almost straight away it made me feel more comfortable and the 'prickly' feeling began to ease off pretty quickly after a few applications.
I would say just take it slowly and be gentle with yourself. There are some lovely ladies here with lots of great advice....please don't feel alone. X

[AlfieBo]

Well Katie I've done as you've suggested and started with a fingertip just now. So will see. Thank you so much for your support I feel so alone. I've just told my daughter this evening what's going on. This menopause thing sucks from beginning to end. I am going to get some sylk tomorrow to moisturise outside bits.

[Kate57]

Did you manage to get some Sylk AlphieBo?
How are you getting on with the Estriol?

If you can't get hold of any Sylk, I also tried a little bit of Coconut oil which soothed the area....this didn't sting at all.

[sheila99]

I'm so sorry about your husband. If you have meno symptoms other than VA you can still start systemic hrt, there is no age limit now. Transdermal is safer than oral so patch, gel or spray would be better. If your gp won't help you can ask for a referral to an nhs meno clinic. Have a looked at the Advice for Husbands pinned post, there are many symptoms you may not have connected with oestrogen deficiency. A small amount of oestrogen is produced by the adrenals and in the fat cells and this can decline after meno, it also takes a little time for the ovaries to die completely once your periods have stopped.

[AlfieBo]

Thank you for your support. Daughter has just been with some sylk and flowers. I'm beginning to wonder if some issues I've had in last few years which were put down to grief and treated with antidepressants have been menopause and everything colided. Now the tank is empty and no antidepressants meno symptoms are rearing up again. Felt I was well and truly going mad. Took Alfie my lab out forced myself to go as getting a bit agoraphobic and hot flush in the park occurred felt an old fool. Will try more of the cream tonight

[CLKD]

With appropriate treatment VA can be eased !  Some require 'vagifem' nightly.  If the area is sore and stingy, break the pessary and apply gently onto the areas that need it.  Put the finger in as far as is comfy for a couple of nights, then increase as symptoms ease. 

Let us know how you get on.

[AlfieBo]

Thank you its cream so I can use small amount at first. I've just read the advice for husbands as suggested. I'm giving it to my son and daughter and taking it to work tomorrow.

[AlfieBo]

Well have decided to be brave and try some cream in the inserter thingy. I put some sylk around it to help. And now ladies I feel as if there is a fire going on down below. I've taken 2 paracetamol but so tempted to get in the shower and wash it out. Is this normal. Does it get better

[Kate57]

Oh AlphieBo, I'm sorry you've had this problem...hope you feel a bit easier this morning?
I hesitate to give advice as this problem has been new to me too, and so I can only say what's worked for me.

When the soreness began I only used coconut oil ( a solid block in a jar from a well known health shop), this did not sting and soothed but did not clear the problem.

The Estriol cream only stung on the first and second application but only very slightly and quickly eased off.  I have only used a clean finger to apply and not used the applicator. In time I may have to insert the applicator but at the moment I want to take things slowly and this seems to have worked for now.

I did once use Sylk and it stung me ... this is such a sensitive area and what works for one may not work for someone else.

I hope you can get some relief soon.

[Ayesha]

Apparently Its very common for the cream to sting when you first use it, the recommendation is to mix with the moisturiser until your body gets used to it.  If you eventually decide the cream is not suitable try the Vagifem pessaries and use Ovestin cream around the vulva area alongside the moisturiser.
It’s all one great big faff until you find the regime that suits you but it will work eventually, it all needs time and patience but you will get there!

 

[AlfieBo]

Thanks ladies. The fire feeling did go off a bit. Have used sylk this morning. Have had to come into work so trying not to sit too long. Washing after using the loo and using creams takes such a long time but hey ho. Wondering if my pelvic floor is playing up tbh as got awful lower back and nder carriage ache.

[Ayesha]

You shouldn’t need to wash every time you use the loo, not a good thing to do anyway as you might be washing away the treatment which is the last thing you need.

[AlfieBo]

In so much discomfort have had to come home from work.

[Kate57]

If this were me I would stop the Sylk and try using just the Estriol cream for now.
Perhaps a good idea to knock off from work early and have a quiet weekend.
Is there something nice you could treat yourself to?

Ps. When my problem was at its worst I wore a dress/ skirts and no underwear.