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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: vickypk on May 26, 2019, 05:32:26 PM

Title: Itching
Post by: vickypk on May 26, 2019, 05:32:26 PM

Hi
Just need some advice  please.
I've been having bad itching down below, never had that before. I've had it for a few weeks now and becomes painful at times and is getting me down.

Thank you

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: Maryjane on May 26, 2019, 05:43:50 PM

More than likely vaginal atrophy but you MUST get Lichen Sclerosus ruled out, don't self treat & see your GP.

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: CLKD on May 26, 2019, 05:57:18 PM

I agree with MJ. 

In the meantime, make sure that the area is moist as dryness increases the itchiness!  I have used LIVE yoghurt successfully in the past: lay on a warm towel and apply gently - cool and soothing ;-)

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: vickypk on May 26, 2019, 06:58:50 PM

Thanks Maryanne and CLKD for your replies. Will make an appointment to see the GP and will try the yoghurt. It is best to get checked out.

Vicky xx

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: sheila99 on May 26, 2019, 08:28:19 PM

Have you ruled out thrush?

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: vickypk on May 26, 2019, 08:38:47 PM

Hi Sjeila99
Thanks for your reply. Don't think it's thrush, although I've never had that before. The itching I have is all over down below. Not sure if thrush is like that.
Vickyx

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: vickypk on May 26, 2019, 08:52:34 PM

Thanks Birdy.
I have been diagnosed with VA before but never had this itching. Thanks very much for your advice xx

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: vickypk on May 26, 2019, 09:02:14 PM

Just been using the evorel conti patches  only ever had dryness but didn't realise VA could cause itching as well. Feel a bit better about it now thanks. Thought I had something bad.

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: CLKD on May 26, 2019, 09:19:56 PM

Birdy - LIVE yoghurt applied is soothing.  I have used it to help following anti-biotic therapy to cleanse the whole digestive tract, eaten and applied ........  ;)

Why did you stop the VA treatment Vicky?  As the skin dries it may become itchy, think of arms and legs, well it's the same in the vagina.

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: vickypk on May 26, 2019, 09:28:10 PM

Thanks. Will get checked out and ask for a referral as the itching is a new thing.   The first I have heard of LS and read up on it now.
The patches have always helped the dryness.
Thank you for taking the time to reply xx

Title: Re: Itching
Post by: CLKD on May 26, 2019, 09:29:34 PM

I don't take HRT other than localised treatment for vaginal atrophy, i.e. Ovestin.  Some require several methods together to keep symptoms at bay.