Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: NeetaK on June 20, 2021, 12:59:28 AM
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HI
Which vaginal estrogen is the strongest? I still have dryness despite using vaginal estrogen. X
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Have you tried the PH balance pessaries from Boots? I use them alongside vagifem
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What are you using and how often?
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Ive used vagifem, blissel. I’m on ovestin currently.
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No I haven’t used PH balance pessaries from boots. Will they help with dryness?
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They do for me,they're very moisturising
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I think Ovestin is the strongest. You could try using Vagifem as well which works on different receptors to Ovestin as it is a different type of oestrogen. You can use it 5 × a week. Also, you could add in vaginal moisturisers such as Yes VM or Olive and Bee. Another option would be the Estring.
Mintea x
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I'm newly diagnosed with GSM, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, and finding blissell gel useless unless I can use it every day. I've got yet another phone consultation tomorrow and I definitely want something stronger.
Its not dryness that's the problem it's the awful itching, burning and soreness. Even vaginal moisturising cream stings at the moment.
Any advice gratefully received
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On of the reasons it stings is because the vaginal walls are thinning,they can easily be torn too, I had this and had bleeding,I was put on vagifem and it did clear it up
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Appropriate vaginal atrophy treatment is for every night for 14+ until the area feels more comfortable. 'blissell' can be used every night/not?
'ovestin' works for me ;) internally and occasionally on the outer labia.
Some find that 'yes' or 'sylc' helpful along with VA treatment of as jaypo suggested, PH balance pessaries.
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I find ovestin the best option. I have to use it every day, but I still have dryness. I wonder why I still have the dryness if I’m using vaginal estrogen every day? I’ve used YES etc in the past, but it’s just such a faff using so many things. I have dry eyes, mouth too.