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[CLKD]

GPs need educating as we learn ourselves.  Many however seem reluctant to listen, across all complaints.  Even men !  Fortunately my GP was aware, mayB his wife being my age ...... but he didn't hesitate in prescribing appropriate treatment. 

It would be better if GPs took some time out to actually read about vaginal atrophy!  'me and my menopause vagina' is the place 4 them to begin!

[sfreesto]

Evening everyone,

A different VA related topic. Have any of you found a good way to heal those horrible paper cut type areas that sting like hell?

Sfreesto xx

[Penguin]

Evening everyone,

A different VA related topic. Have any of you found a good way to heal those horrible paper cut type areas that sting like hell?

Sfreesto xx

I get those on the outside at certain times of the month and put sudocream on them to heal. Then use hydromol once the stinging has gone.

[CLKD]

'savlon' - regular use of VA treatment slated on the affected areas can ease it too.

OUCH!

[suzysunday]

My gp recommended zinc and castor oil cream. A bit messy but soothing.  Also ovestin liberally applied at other times.

[CLKD]

AND YES - there is hope 

[Ayesha]

Zinc and Castor oil is very soothing and I have used Sudacrem in the passed when I used to get the paper cuts, it always healed the area quickly. 

[Jules]

What moisturiser do you use? I currently don't use one, i don't get soreness, but should probably start as a preventative measure

[CLKD]

I use extra 'ovestin' slared round the vulva/labia.

[sfreesto]

Thanks for all your advice. I am having a serious burning day today, I don’t know what to do with myself. It is really like my whole vulva is on fire and anything I put on it burns even more. I’m having a dark day with this today. Is it possible I’ve hypersensitised and need to stop all treatment for a day or two? Xx

[Minusminnie]

Could you possibly strip back to one item & see how you are for a while then add in something else later while monitoring any soreness.

Have you been back in touch with Newsons Health ? (who I believe you had a private appointment with )to ask their advice as if I remember correctly they have given you the intrarosa with ovestin.

[fiftyplus]

@sfreesto it's not a bad idea to stop everything for a couple of days and then just re-introduce one thing at a time - that's what I would probably do x

@Jules I use Yes moisturiser which I like x

[Ayesha]

Have you ever tried Vagifem along with Ovestin, perhaps interosa is not suiting you. I would seek help again if you are still burning like this, treatment you are using doesn't seem to be effective.

[sfreesto]

I think I will take a break on everything for a day or two to see if it settles down.

I’m not sure if it’s the Intrarosa as I had this burning before I started it, although I feel like the burning is happening where discharge hits me.

The Ovestin seems to have made a difference already to external appearance, much plumper and sensation has improved.

I have never tried Vagifem, but was on Imvaggis for 10 months and all seemed under control (no flares at all), until I had a Mirena fitted. From there it’s been a downwards spiral of infection, inflammation, flare ups. I had the Mirena removed btw and am on utrogestan now.

GP seems to have washed their hands, prescribed me lidocaine without examination (haven’t used it yet) and gave me a referral. Perhaps I will have to go back to Newson.

[CLKD]

Who has the GP referred you to?

I would get myself into a cooling bath.  When I used 'canteston' I had to sit in a cool bath for at least 45 mins. 2 ease the burning.  Then pat dry and lay without knickers [unless U are in work].  Then nothing applied for 24 hours, and as many cooling baths as required.

Keep hydrated.  Have a lookC at what Mum's use for a baby in the way of nappy rash etc..  What's good enough for a baby skin should be OK for adults.  When U mention infections, I can't remember whether you required treatment?