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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Miljea on August 13, 2020, 06:44:53 AM

Title: Dry and sore- but on HRT...
Post by: Miljea on August 13, 2020, 06:44:53 AM

I’m 57, on HRT for 5ish years, Estradot 50mg patch and Mirena, but I’ve developed dry, itchy, and a bit burny areas on my labia.

I’m not prone to thrush, but I’m suspecting VA. Shouldn’t my HRT be protecting me against that?

Title: Re: Dry and sore- but on HRT...
Post by: Joaniepat on August 13, 2020, 07:24:56 AM

Many women require local oestrogen treatment as well as systemic.
JP x

Title: Re: Dry and sore- but on HRT...
Post by: CLKD on August 13, 2020, 08:34:32 AM

Get thyself some appropriate vaginal atrophy treatment and apply ;-).  Ring the Surgery and ask for a prescription, you don't need bloods or an internal examination.  The GP/Prescribing Nurse should be OK with explanation of symptoms. 

Do read the threads on bladder issues and VA ;-)

Title: Re: Dry and sore- but on HRT...
Post by: Tinkerbell on August 13, 2020, 10:35:01 AM

I need to use both systemic HRT and topical to keep VA under control, i am same age as you.

Title: Re: Dry and sore- but on HRT...
Post by: shrosphirelass on August 14, 2020, 03:15:43 PM

I use both the HRT and systemic. The vagifem seems to help more, along with estriol cream externally.

Title: Re: Dry and sore- but on HRT...
Post by: JoJo42 on August 14, 2020, 04:28:47 PM

I’m 51 and been on systemic hrt 9 years or so, and then had to go onto Vagifem too a couple of years ago for VA. I also use the Yes vaginal moisturiser products (started with the Yes Vm and the switched to Yes OB) or Olive and Bee.