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purplebee

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Vaginal atrophy
« on: March 16, 2025, 04:00:23 PM »

Good afternoon, can you use organic coconut oil as a vaginal moisturiser alongside oestrogen vaginal gel?
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CLKD

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Re: Vaginal atrophy
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2025, 04:17:37 PM »

I believe that some do use on the outer area/vulva ...... mayB type 'coconut oil' into the search box?  How are your symptoms ?
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bombsh3ll

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Re: Vaginal atrophy
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2025, 04:22:39 PM »

People certainly do, however I would be cautious about using a product high in natural sugars in or around the vagina, as this can interfere with the microbiome and increase the likelihood of thrush

A well estrogenised vagina should not require any additional products, however if you choose to do so I would use something designed for intimate use. Some of these products are available on prescription.
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SundayGirl

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Re: Vaginal atrophy
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2025, 06:28:29 PM »

Coconut oil has zero natural sugars.

Many GP's, mine included, suggest using coconut oil on the vulva as a moisturiser.
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purplebee

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Re: Vaginal atrophy
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2025, 10:14:37 PM »

Thank you SundayGirl...I will try it. What would you recommend as an internal moisturiser?
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