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[Garnet161]

Thanks everyone.
I was starting to get what felt like dryness and a bit of itching right on the vaginal opening which is exasperated by sitting down. Today I put some Ovestin on the end of my finger and smeared it around - the itching stopped immediately and was relieved for 10 hours or so.
Honestly, every day is an adventure. I just never know when there’s going to be a new or different symptom.
On the upside, the Ovestin is not dropping out. And yes, the itching was happening with the moisturiser but it only started 4 days ago - I’d been using the moisturiser for a month.
Who knows…

[flutterby]

Hi Garnet
I use the 1mg/g cream and a lot more comes out in the morning and up to mid afternoon than goes in.
I just tell myself it’s working as it should
Flutterby x

[CLKD]

It's The Change - does what it says on the tin ;-). 

[MrsMitch]

Dierdre, in case it helps, I do seem to keep mentioning it everywhere, so sorry everyone,  I cannot use any type of moisturiser or lubricant without it burning. I use coconut oil. I've spent a small fortune on so called natural ones and they all burned. I buy a big tub, keep it in the fridge (obviously it's solid) and decant into little pots to keep in the loo, my pocket, handbag etc.
Again, sorry to keep saying it but you never know who reads it for the first time and I just hope to help someone.

[Ayesha]

Is it a particular type of coconut oil you buy or just any brand?

[CLKD]

It doesn't matter how often we mention what works for us across the Forum, it's important for people to read and learn that these issues can be treated.

[MrsMitch]

I just pick any brand that's organic.  You can buy it without scent, which is nice if fry eggs with it, but I like to smell coconutty. That's a huge improvement these days!!

[Ayesha]

I have never bought it but will definitely buy some, seems extremely versatile.

[Dierdre]

Dierdre, in case it helps, I do seem to keep mentioning it everywhere, so sorry everyone,  I cannot use any type of moisturiser or lubricant without it burning. I use coconut oil. I've spent a small fortune on so called natural ones and they all burned. I buy a big tub, keep it in the fridge (obviously it's solid) and decant into little pots to keep in the loo, my pocket, handbag etc.
Again, sorry to keep saying it but you never know who reads it for the first time and I just hope to help someone.

I tried coconut oil a few years ago but it irritated and made me sore. Thanks for sharing though, I've tried so many different ones over the years. Sometimes I'm ok with something for a few days and think great finally found one that suits then it's as if my body just rejects it. Most creams etc have glycerin in them and I think it might be that I react to. Its in Estriol cream too which is why I have to apply Bepanthen afterwards or it stings. I can tolerate Bepanthen baby ointment during the night but can't walk about all day with it on as it chafes, think its because it's quite thick and sticky.
Is there any moisturisers that don't contain glycerin?

[MrsMitch]

It's so frustrating isn't it, Dierdre? A GP told me not to use coconut oil because if yhe protein in it would cause thrush! She suggested various moisturisers from the chemist, all containing liquid parafin . The gynae told me to wash with Dermol 500 which I questioned because it's also got liquid parafin in, which is drying. She did her usual eye roll and said its anti- microbial so would very very helpful. So I've used that since but when I buy a bottle, I dilute it 50/50 with water. But I'm now thinking I probably need to look for something else with natural ingredients but what, I don't know.  What do you wash with?

[Dierdre]

Mainly just water. Sometimes wash with Cetraben emollient but that has glycerin and parafin too so I make sure I rinse well with warm water. I use Sanex zero shower gel for sensitive skin, that's been ok so far but try not to get any  down there.

[MrsMitch]

Thanks Diedre. I find water alone too drying, even using coconut oil after to moisturise. I had no idea, obviously,  when I was younger that there was anything like GSM and so looked forward to menopause because I had really painful endometriosis. How ignorant I was to all this. I think I've worked out my recent flare up was due to using a new kind of panty liner. I was bleeding for over a month due to upping estrogel and because I heed something absorbant but natural, I tried bamboo liners. After a few hours it felt like every bit of moisture had literally been sucked out and I was in terrible pain internally. I've tried giving my vagina a good talking to lately,  called her all sorts of names, but she just doesn't listen!!

[Dierdre]

  think i should try that.
I find the cheapest unscented panty liners are best for me. ASDA's own brand and Carefree. I use them more for the comfy pad to cushion and protect from my pants than absorbency against leakage.
The water where I live is very hard and I think that don't help. I've noticed softer water in other places has been kinder. I suppose how much chemical in there makes a difference too, I rarely drink tap water as it tastes awful here, like chlorine.

[MrsMitch]

Dierdre, have you tried washable pads? I got some on Amazon and obviously initially they are a few quid, but worth it long term. If it's cushioning you need, they are fab. I use Yoni liners because most big brands use bleach and other chemicals in the manufacturing process which bother my bits! But the washable ones do have a bit if bulk which is comfy. I used them when I still had periods for a while and whilst the top layer is really soft, I couldn't bear the fact that I felt wet all the time I suppose because they lack the layer in conventional ones that locks the moisture in. While I'm writing this I'm wondering if I might take a look and see if they've improved them nowadays, in that regard.
Just a thought for you.

[Dierdre]

Didn't know there was washable pads. I'll look into that, thanks.