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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: babyjane on June 12, 2016, 12:27:20 PM

Title: ovestin cream
Post by: babyjane on June 12, 2016, 12:27:20 PM

I use estriol cream externally alongside Vagifem internally for vaginal atrophy and bladder irritation.  I used to have the Gynest cream and then the generic estriol cream by the same manufacturer.

Recently I was given Ovestin in place and I thought nothing of it because it is still estriol cream.  Ye gods it burned!!!!!  :o

I looked at the ingredients and it contains chlorhexidine dihydrochloride among a lot of other unpronouncable things ending in 'acid'.  I will not be using it again  >:(

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: CLKD on June 12, 2016, 01:10:19 PM

I don't have any problems  ::) ……….

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: scriv on June 12, 2016, 03:25:14 PM

Babyjane - it burned me up as well :(

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: Tinkerbell on June 12, 2016, 03:46:39 PM

I use Ovestin and Vagifem and have no problems with either.
Yet I have so many reactions to liquid soaps, gels , shampoo, face creams and always thought I had extremely sensitive skin.

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: babyjane on June 12, 2016, 03:49:32 PM

I also can't use any products with SLS in - shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, it all causes a reaction because it is too harsh.

Chlorhexidine is used in mouthwash, I don't want that on my  :whist:

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: saffy123 on June 12, 2016, 03:55:13 PM

I have tried so many times with ovestin, can now tolerate a very small amount (not enough to be useful unfortunately). I really thought I was the only one who found that it burns a lot (others on this site seem to rate it).
I now avoid using the applicator and just apply a pea sized amount with finger. Am going to try the Estring and praying that helps xx

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: babyjane on June 12, 2016, 03:56:40 PM

I am going back to the generic estriol cream - used to be Gynest.  Much less added ingredients and no mouthwash  ::)

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: CLKD on June 12, 2016, 04:05:41 PM

Difficult to gargle down there  :D  :-X

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: saffy123 on June 12, 2016, 04:16:24 PM

Hi babyjane, which estriol cream do you use? what manufacturer? might try some of that, no 'burn' cream sounds heaven  ;) xx

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: babyjane on June 12, 2016, 04:43:33 PM

Quote from: CLKD on June 12, 2016, 04:05:41 PM

Difficult to gargle down there  :D  :-X

 :rofl:

Hi Saffy, it is the Marlborough manufacturer, same as the Gynest.  In fact it is identical in all ways, it has just lost its brand name.  Its cheaper so you should have no trouble asking to try it.  It is a very large tube (80g) and it lasts for ever

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: saffy123 on June 12, 2016, 04:53:44 PM

Thank you babyjane!
I have an appointment on Wednesday, so will try and get hold of that, yes very good size tube xx

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: babyjane on June 12, 2016, 04:56:34 PM

so long as you don't have a peanut allergy, it contains peanut oil!

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: Maryjane on June 12, 2016, 06:32:38 PM

I unfortunately am gaining a PHD in VA ( not up to dancing girl ) this product is excellent for the outer bits really really soothing.


http://www.vmagicnow.com/

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: Dorothy on June 12, 2016, 07:52:56 PM

Quote from: Tinkerbell on June 12, 2016, 03:46:39 PM

I use Ovestin and Vagifem and have no problems with either.
Yet I have so many reactions to liquid soaps, gels , shampoo, face creams and always thought I had extremely sensitive skin.

I'm the same!  React even to some of the natural 'allergen free soaps' but can use both these products.  Very odd.

Title: Re: ovestin cream
Post by: CLKD on June 12, 2016, 09:01:18 PM

'natural' ain't always  ;)