Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Witchyyaya on September 01, 2023, 06:08:47 AM
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Morning all! I'm a really new to forums so not sure if this is where I ask a question or not (sorry). My doc started me on HRT last week. Evorel 50 patch twice a week and utrogestan 100mg nightly.for the first 5 days I want through all sorts of side effects, severe muscle ache, head ache etc this has all settled down but Wednesday (1 week from start) I have a very bad rash, soreness on my labia and vulva not itchy but so sore. Could this be an allergic reaction?
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Morning.
It may be the start of vaginal atrophy. As oestrogen levels drop the body may become dry: inside and out; scalp, deep in the ears, nostrils, eyes, vagina, vulva .... as well as muscles may become lax = aches and pains.
Appropriate VA treatment is essential. Many find 'vagifem' eases symptoms, I use 'ovestin'. Same idea in that it's inserted into the vagina for 2-3 weeks then as necessary: some require nightly use, others can manage symptoms with every 3rd and 5/6th nights. There are also moisturisers which can help, i.e. 'yes' or 'sylc'.
welcome - browse round, make notes, ask away.
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CLKD thanks for your reply. I am 4 years post menopause and have had no vaginal issues until this time. Booking an appointment to be on the safe side.
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There is a thread: Bladder issues and several on vaginal atrophy. Read, make notes ;-).
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Morning all! I'm a really new to forums so not sure if this is where I ask a question or not (sorry). My doc started me on HRT last week. Evorel 50 patch twice a week and utrogestan 100mg nightly.for the first 5 days I want through all sorts of side effects, severe muscle ache, head ache etc this has all settled down but Wednesday (1 week from start) I have a very bad rash, soreness on my labia and vulva not itchy but so sore. Could this be an allergic reaction?
Definately get it checked out, maybe a reaction or could be thrush.
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If it does turn out to be Vaginal Atrophy, the links below will be of great help to you.
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,22886.0.html
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,64837.msg895647.html#msg895647