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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: purplebee on March 16, 2025, 04:00:23 PM

Title: Vaginal atrophy
Post by: purplebee on March 16, 2025, 04:00:23 PM

Good afternoon, can you use organic coconut oil as a vaginal moisturiser alongside oestrogen vaginal gel?

Title: Re: Vaginal atrophy
Post by: CLKD on March 16, 2025, 04:17:37 PM

I believe that some do use on the outer area/vulva ...... mayB type 'coconut oil' into the search box?  How are your symptoms ?

Title: Re: Vaginal atrophy
Post by: bombsh3ll on March 16, 2025, 04:22:39 PM

People certainly do, however I would be cautious about using a product high in natural sugars in or around the vagina, as this can interfere with the microbiome and increase the likelihood of thrush

A well estrogenised vagina should not require any additional products, however if you choose to do so I would use something designed for intimate use. Some of these products are available on prescription.

Title: Re: Vaginal atrophy
Post by: SundayGirl on March 16, 2025, 06:28:29 PM

Coconut oil has zero natural sugars.

Many GP's, mine included, suggest using coconut oil on the vulva as a moisturiser.

Title: Re: Vaginal atrophy
Post by: purplebee on March 19, 2025, 10:14:37 PM

Thank you SundayGirl...I will try it. What would you recommend as an internal moisturiser?