Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Mandyk on January 06, 2021, 10:24:40 PM
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Hi Guys
I have just joined. I am 49 and peri menapausal, I have not had a period since June and before that I only had 1 in a year. My symptoms at the moment are night sweats, external vaginal itching (it's driving me crazy) I think so far I am doing OK but any advice is welcome
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Hi- good to see you :)
There’s lots to read on here, hopefully you’ll find some of it helpful.
Ask any questions you have and someone usually pops along to answer.
:welcomemm:
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Thank you so much I will
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Hi Mandyk. Welcome from me too!
Taz x :welcomemm:
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Hello there, lots of articles on here about vaginal itching (VA) and ways to help it. Lucky you that you periods are ending. I feel that I bleed more days than I am not. Let us know how you get on x
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:welcomemm:
Even if you decide so you don't want hrt you should get treatment for VA, it will only get worse.
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Hi! Do read our threads about vaginal atrophy and bladder issues. Make notes ;)
:welcomemm: the idea is to replace any loss of oestrogen directly into the vaginal area. VA mimics repeated urine-type infections really well. Either 'vagifem' or 'ovestin' eases symptoms. Each is inserted every night for 2-3 weeks and then as necessary though some find that they need 'vagifem' nightly or every 3/4th night and 6/7th. It's a bit Trial and Error.
Have a look-C at the 'sylc' and 'yes' threads too. Some ladies find that using either can help along side the HRT.