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[Northerngirl]

I have had Replens and Yes VM applicators on NHS prescription for over 15 years for VA caused by chemotherapy-induced menopause at a relatively young age.  Yes VM is also used internally and is  not just for the "outer area" as per your earlier post.

Obviously Replens won't replace oestrogen,  it's hormone-free!

I'm still interested to know what "nasties" you think are contained in Replens.
 
It would be a shame if any long-term users of Replens were to be alarmed by your as yet unsubstantiated claim that it contains "nasties".

Having had ER+ breast cancer I have had advice from my suitably qualified medical team not to use HRT or any hormonal treatments.  Replens (and Yes) applicators have kept me comfortable and infection-free for 15+ years.

Terri123, this is really interesting that you have found the non hormonal treatments really effective. When you say they've kept you "infection free " do you mean uti symptoms? I have been off HRT for over a year now and I'm ok apart from the dryness....particularly VA. I use yes WB and I've just started using  dr wolf vsan.  I don't want to use anything hormonal....purely my choice and each to their own. I really wish their was a non hormonal treatment that worked....maybe  I don't use it often enough.

[Terri123]

Obviously I'm not able to compare with hormonal treatments having never used them but, in my experience, Replens and Yes applicators have helped enormously with VA and I've never had a UTI or any urinary discomfort or issues so I assume they're helping on that front too.

I use either a Replens or a Yes applicator 5 days out of 7, small splodge of Epimax externally first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Sylk for intimacy.  This regime works for me. I'm glad it's all obtainable on NHS prescription or I'd be spending a fortune!

I received lots of good advice and support from my GP (MRCOG) who also referred me on to gynae consultant and specialist nurse (partly because GP was unable to obtain satisfactory cervical smear).  Hospital staff also very good with practical suggestions and great attitude as regards how upsetting VA can be.

[Northerngirl]

Thank you Terri123, appreciate your input.
My smear test is due so I'm trying to prepare myself as the last 2 were quite painful and the nurse was lucky to be able to do them.
I'd never had a uti until 15 months ago so it's quite a shock when you suddenly get one along with blood in the urine. Everything was fine and all sorted now apart from mainly the VA and all the symptoms along with that. The joys of menopause 🤦‍♀️