Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: jillydoll on December 28, 2018, 12:04:13 PM
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Hi Ladies
I've just used my first tiny amount of Replens vaginal cream.
I've been a bit itchy and a little bit sore lately, so I had a look, because I thought, ‘oh no, not thrush coming now, on top of that bleeding I've been having,' but, no, I'm glad to say , all looks ok,
so I thought I'd get some Replens and try it, just in case it's dryness I'm experiencing.
And OMG, I feel better already!
I didn't even realise I was dry before, unless it's because I've been using pantie liners, and towels because of the bleeding.
Anyhow, it just feels lovely. I'm so glad I've tried it. ;)
Xx
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I would seriously consider getting some topical estrogen prescribed as it sounds like VA is starting.
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Oh no, does it?
I'm at the docs on the 3rd jan anyhow, so I suppose I could ask.
I'll have to do some research though, I don't know much about it.
Thanx for that Tinkerbell.
Xx
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Not sure what stage you at, but my first symptom was VA when I was 47 and still having periods. I took two years to get treatment because I kept getting told it was thrush, use of pads, washing products plus several doctors saying you don't get it until two years post meno....all of that is rubbish!
Do not be fobbed off, it's harder to treat the longer it's left, ask for Vagifem or Ovestin.
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Ok thanx, I will.
Do you use everyday?
What about transferring on to OH during sex, does it matter or use after?
Not that we're busy in that department, but you never know do you..? Lol
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I use Vagifem everyday, but some people manage on less, if you are still having sex I would opt for that one as it can be used at anytime of the day. My partner was worried about it transferring and growing a pair of boobs....he hasn't yet ;D
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Mines already got a small pair of man boobs. 😂🤣
But I don't think he'd like bigger ones. :boobs:
And I'm not telling him I've wrote this about him either!
Thanx for that, I'll ask when I go.
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"replens" can ease symptoms but do read our various threads on Vaginal Atrophy which needs regular treatment. Let us know what your GP suggests.
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Thanx Birdy.
After a couple days of using only a tiny amount of a Replens, I can report
everything has gone back to normal.
I think it had something to do with using the pantie liners, as I was bleeding for four weeks
prior.
So alls good at the mo.....xx
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Pantie liners can cause sweat = bacteria or general itchiness.
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I would read the threads here about VA ;)
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Hi Ladies.
As you know I was spotting/bleeding. Started 30th Nov. Stopped by the 30th Dec.
Thought I was a tiny bit dry one day after a shower, so used Replens, just a smear, and found it done the trick.(earlier post).🔼
All has been ok up until yesterday, when after sex, next day, bleeding again, only this time, it's more bright red, whereas before it was browny.
So,........the scan I had for the previous spotting was good, nothing wrong, so what now?
Doc said if I get any bleeding again she will have to do swabs and send them off. And to book a double appointment.
My question is, this is the second time now I've bleed after sex, IS that VA.? I have no other symptoms of any other kind down there, this is what's worrying me.
I've booked in with doc, but can't get in till 22nd jan.
What do you think..... thanx.....xx
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Red blood is fresh - you may have a polyp that bleeds on contact or it could be the start of vaginal atrophy.
Brown blood is old - hanging around a bit ::).
Get some vaginal atrophy treatment for 3 months to see if it eases these symptoms.
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Ok, thank you Birdy, & CLKD.
Because the scan came back ok, I'm thinking VA.
Something else now thrown into the mix!
Jeeez, this getting older is totally pants!
Thanx for reply's girls, hope your well.......xxxx
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Let us know what you decide!
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Ok, Birdy, thanx so much.
Maybe I was in denial before about it, or just thought I hadn't got anything like that.
But somethings changed, I've NEVER bled before after sex.
This is the second time now, and maybe my hrt had something to do with it too, (I was having too much) but now I'm only taking the Femoston Conti, (dropped off the extra oestrogen gel) so now I'm thinking VA. Start of.
Wouldn't the scan I had show up any polyps or anything like that? That could be the cause of the bleeding?
It came back clear and ok anyway.
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It does need investigating jillydoll just in case but it does sound like VA. I bled too and also with smear tests and internals. Would also have blood in my urine. There are much better products to moisturise than replens like Yes VM but probably the sooner you try an estrogen based prescription product the better (it's only the equivalent of using one HRT tablet in a whole year so very low dose) Mine was misdiagnosed for years and without treatment things only get worse. It's very difficult to manage once things get that bad.
Hope you manage to get things sorted soon jillydoll xx
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Thank you so much, Robin, and Birdy.
I can't carry on like this, the cramps in my stomach are so bad with this bleeding.
I'm scared to death now about having sex, in case it happens again, this is the second time.!
I'm doing research at the mo, so I'm on the case, can't get in to see doc until 22nd jan.
So will ask her, but she'll probably have a look because of what she said before.(take swabs )
Not looking forward to that one!
Thanx again ladies.....xx
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Yes Birdy, I was thinking that myself.
I'll ring tomorrow and ask to speak to the nurse, or ask if my doc could possibly
ring me back.
You never know, a small miracle might happen......lol.
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I'm better thanx for asking Birdy.
I tried to ring the docs earlier, but couldn't get through, answer machine kept telling me to hang on they were experiencing a large influx of phone calls, so because I had to go out, I left it.....will try another day, if not then I'll wait until my appointment.
The bleeding and Cramps have stopped now, but, this morning I did feel a little sore, again, don't know if it was the pantie liners I had to wear, or dryness. Anyhow, after I'd been in the shower and got dressed, and moved around it has gone, feel ok now, and I haven't used any cream (Replens) although, thinking about it, when I did use that stuff, I felt like I was coming down with thrush, you know, the usual tight, slight burning sensation you get .
So maybe that stuff doesn't suit me anyway, because like I say, haven't used anything today and now I feel normal.
I will tell the doc, and she can look if she has to, and take it from there.
I've been looking at Regelle, I noticed Dr Louise Newson recommends that one, and I've seen it in Boots, so I might try that one....
Hope your ok Birdy.....xx
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Omg Birdy, I'm sorry to hear that.
I must admit, whenever I did use it , it made me feel like I was developing thrush,
but because I haven't used anything like that before, thought it was normal because I was dry, or maybe something to do with my bleeding.
But like I say, haven't used anything today and those feelings have gone, so yeah, it probably wasn't going to suite me anyway.
Doctors seem to dish that one out like sweets don't they? It must be a cheaper option for them or something, I'm sure my mother in law had that in her room, but she never used it.
I'll try the Yes products then, I think you can buy that from Holland &Barratt, if not then I'll order on line.......thanx xx
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Did the cramps ease with pain relief? :-\
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Yes they did CLKD.
But I think I've spoken too soon, as doing the dinner just now, they've come back.
So 2 painkillers just taken....
Haven't had them all day, and like I say, the bleeding has stopped.
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Take the pain relief as required.