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[linfit]

Hi there
Can anyone tell me exactly what Ovestin is and what it does, plus how should it be used and how often? I am on vagifem for VA. I have stinging around external areas, I think, though it can be hard to be sure where the stinging is.

Thanks

[CLKD]

Ovestin1mg is delivered the same way, into the vagina, using a probe thingy .... it is prescribed to ease symptoms of vaginal atrophy.  Prescription only.

Some ladies find using other creams for the outer lips useful as the whole area needs to be kept supple.  I find KY Jelly works, some ladies use Sylk

[Dancinggirl]

Ovestin is simply an oestrogen cream that can be applied internally and externally. I found Ovestin stung badly - this is why I use Vagifem.  The stinging and burning can also be an imbalance of the vaginal flora.  Multi Gyn Actigel can really help to restore the flora balance and I like to use SYLK everyday to help maintain things and keep everything comfortable. DG x

[linfit]

Ovestin is simply an oestrogen cream that can be applied internally and externally. I found Ovestin stung badly - this is why I use Vagifem.  The stinging and burning can also be an imbalance of the vaginal flora.  Multi Gyn Actigel can really help to restore the flora balance and I like to use SYLK everyday to help maintain things and keep everything comfortable. DG x

Thank you all

[CLKD]

>wave< you're welcome!

[linfit]

>wave< you're welcome!

Hi
Just to let you know, I used Ovestin externally last night (as I already use vagifem) and it stung for hours. I don't think I will use it again. Is Can you get Sylx in the chemist?

[Dancinggirl]

SYLK - is fab - you can get it is some big chemists but it's easier and often cheaper to get it online.  A little goes a long way and I've used it for years - best thing I've found for dryness and soreness. DG x

[Elizabethrose]

Linfit, call Yes (get the number online) and ask them to send you some samples of their new vaginal moisturiser. I'm really reactive and seem to be sensitive to quite a number of things I've tried over the past few months. The samples came in little tubes which clearly are designed to be inserted and squeezed, however, there was no way I was going to do that without seeing if I was going to react first.   

I tried my first sample this morning, but just snapped off the top and spread a little around the vaginal entrance which is my dodgy allergic area and so far so good, absolutely no stinging. The Yes water based has a preservative in it which made me squirm, very sore!! The Sylk is fine everywhere except around the vaginal entrance.

We are all so different, all seem to react to different things, I think it's a case of trying it to see if it suits you.

Good luck x

[linfit]

I've tried both Vagifem and Ovestin and they both cause irritation - the Ovestin burned! The only way I can keep my lady parts in shape is via full HRT.

Hello
Thank you all so much, this is really helpful.

[Jazzy4]

I have recently 13 days ago been diagnosed with Vaginal Atophy and have been prescribed internal pessaries for two weeks and overtime to use externally.Along with cream to wash.
I am still experiencing soreness on some days is it too early to expect too much.Any suggestions gratefully recieved. Thanks.

[CLKD]

Morning.  It takes a while for the vaginal walls to absorb the ingredients so keep up with the treatment.  It is usually due to a loss of oestrogen which the treatment should ease.

[Dierdre]

Yes it's early days and can take a few weeks to notice a gradual improvement.  If you are still sore then you would be better to carry on with the pessary daily and reduce to the maintenace dose gradually when you feel comfortable.  For many the 2 per week maintenance dose is never enough. Use the cream everynight externally too and I'd suggest a good moisturisor to use as you need it. YES and Silk are popular products.

[Jules]

The thing is, moisturisers don't provide estrogen as estriol cream (ovestin) do so if your symptoms externally are due to lack of estrogen, a moisturizer won't help other than helping with dryness.  I used both. I mix estriol cream with Yes and spread.