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[VanillaLover]

Wondered if any ladies could give me info please.

Starting to look at using a VM for comfort as starting to get very dry.

I know (think?) Yes (vm?) and Sylk are available on prescription. Are there any others?

I thought I might try one OTC and if I like it, ask the GP when I next see them (seems hardly worth a whole appointment) if they could prescribe some of the same sort. I have a pre payment certificate so it would be worth getting it prescribed longer term instead of buying OTC for me.

Any help much appreciated

Vanilla

[VanillaLover]

Sorry about multi posts! Glitchy site right now I know

[Dierdre]

YES is on prescription and you can order online. Think Boots will order for you too. If you go to the menu and HRT preps, Vaginal treatments, there's a list of products on prescription.

[Ayesha]

I never realised these things were available on prescription but the less I have to do with doctors the better!
I buy Sylk through Amazon, a pack of 3 costs £21.99.
As far as I can remember it was Replens that was mainly prescribed by most doctors and I wanted something more natural.

[VanillaLover]

Thank you Deirdre, I’ll have a look

[VanillaLover]

Ayesha do you tend to use the Sylk every day? I quite like the idea of once every few days with yes and replens. But I guess I won’t know till I try!

[Flossieteacake]

I use Yes VM or Sylk everyday. I apply some after my morning shower and mix a little with Ovestin to apply to the vulva. I also buy mine from Amazon.

I really do not think anybody should use Replens. It has been known to cause skin irritation.

[Ayesha]

I use Sylk morning and evening every day!

[Dierdre]

Ayesha do you tend to use the Sylk every day? I quite like the idea of once every few days with yes and replens. But I guess I won’t know till I try!

I definately would not recommend replens, it's full of chemicals.

[Ayesha]

I definately would not recommend replens, it's full of chemicals.

I have to say I was shocked at the ingredients in Replens, one of the chemicals used is in Soda Crystals. I use that for cleaning my washing machine and also good for cleaning drains.

I think I am worth more than that so went for the more natural products like Yes or Sylk.
I haven't looked into any other moisturisers so not sure what else is good to use!

[Nico]

My GP told me that the NHS doesn't recommend Replens any more. I panic bought some from Superdrug when my VA first kicked off but I then read the ingredients and the internet and decided I didn't want it. I hadn't opened it and Superdrug were absolutely fine about giving me a refund.

I have had Sylk on prescription, and I am told you can get some emollients on prescription too but my surgery woudn't let me have anything YES. It may depend which area you're in.

[CLKD]

Replens should be avoided.  One shouldn't have to have moisturisers on prescription they can be bought directly from the company or OTC.

[VanillaLover]

Thanks everyone. I’ll avoid replens.

Looks like Sylk a good bet on prescription. I’m keen to get it on prescription as I have already bought a pre payment cert for this year! So it will be free in effect!

[CLKD]

Great!