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[Drama]

Hi

I haven’t had a period for 14 months. Been using Replens for dryness for 3 weeks and now have abnormal bleeding. Been to GP whose referred me to gynaecologist. Now read online that bleeding can be an adverse side effect of this lubricant. Nevertheless I’m absolutely terrified wish I had never used it. Anyone else had this issue with Replens or bleeding after 12 months of no period? And did it all turn out ok? Thank you.

[Flossieteacake]

Hello Drama. Welcome to the forum. Please do not panic. Replens can cause things such as irritation but once you stop using it your skin will recover.

You may like to try Sylk or Yes for moisturiser but it sounds to me like you may have vaginal atrophy hence the bleed. This is nothing to worry about and just needs treating with localised estrogen such as ovestin or vagifem. GPs often do not know what vaginal atrophy is so this could be why it was not mentioned to you.

[CLKD]

Welcome.  Agree with Flossieteacake so do ring your surgery tomorrow and ask for appropriate vaginal atrophy treatment.  U probably don't need to see a gynae., it would be better for you to be referred to a dedicated NHS menopause clinic.

As oestrogen levels drop so the body may become dry: inside and out, including the vagina.  Why did U being to use 'Replens'?  It can be a bit harsh.

Let us know how you get on.   

[Drama]

Thank you so much for your replies. That’s the thing GPs automatically think cancer with abnormal bleeding put you on the 2 week turnaround for hospital. I hear you that it could possibly be VA and Replens has aggregated it.

[CLKD]

Do ring. your surgery for VA treatment and stop the replens.  U do not need an exam, a Nurse Practitioner can prescribe on symptoms.

[Saltandsniff72]

I stopped using estradiol estrogen cream because it caused break through bleeding which is one of the side effects.
I decided that I didn't want to use stuff that makes me feel worse and makes me worry like crazy.

[CLKD]

Salt ......... it's important to use something for vaginal atrophy which may become worse.  The main products are 'vagifem' or 'ovestin', as well as if necessary 'sylc' or 'yes' moistures.  One of the side effects  - when the vaginal skin is thin there may well be bleeding when something is inserted internally which will ease with appropriate treatment.  "Break through bleeding" isn't the same as thin skin which may tear and bleed.