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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: shrosphirelass on February 14, 2020, 08:01:46 PM

Title: Flare up of VA
Post by: shrosphirelass on February 14, 2020, 08:01:46 PM: I have been using estriol twice a week, inside and outside and all has been well. This week I wasn't able to apply as had a 7 day withdrawal bleed, so finally did an application last night and immediately felt a burning sensation. Woke up with that horrible wanting to wee sensation which has persisted all day alongwith some burning. I'm not sure what to do, any advice appreciated. Should I leave any further applications until it settles, or should I up the cream and keep applying until it (Hopefuly) improves?
Title: Re: Flare up of VA
Post by: CLKD on February 14, 2020, 08:28:09 PM: Get using it. Every night for at least 2 weeks. It is unlikely to improve with out treatment.

Were there symptoms during the bleed? I found that I had itching high up as a period ceased. Too high to scratch >:(

Take pain relief regularly.
Title: Re: Flare up of VA
Post by: Joaniepat on February 14, 2020, 09:06:21 PM: Hi shropshirelass, I would try and power through if you can. When I started using Estriol Cream externally (I have Vagifem for internal use) it did sting a bit, so I mixed a little Yes moisturiser into it and that lessened the "bite".
Good luck,
JP x
Title: Re: Flare up of VA
Post by: Maryjane on February 15, 2020, 06:23:27 AM: You can carry on it using it when having a bleed
Title: Re: Flare up of VA
Post by: CLKD on February 15, 2020, 10:11:37 AM: Morning Maryjane

How R U this morning shropshirelass?
Title: Re: Flare up of VA
Post by: shrosphirelass on February 15, 2020, 11:52:21 AM: Thanks all, still not great, but could be worse, which I'm greatful for. I did do estriol again last night as advised and will do nightly until it eases off (hopefully).
Title: Re: Flare up of VA
Post by: da66 on February 15, 2020, 12:50:23 PM: An epsom salts bath helps me sometimes - neat epsom salts with no added fragrance. This is miserable for you - big sympathy.