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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Mandyk on January 06, 2021, 10:24:40 PM

Title: New Member
Post by: Mandyk on January 06, 2021, 10:24:40 PM

Hi Guys
I have just joined. I am 49 and peri menapausal, I have not had a period since June and before that I only had 1 in a year.  My symptoms at the moment are night sweats, external vaginal itching (it's driving me crazy) I think so far I am doing OK but any advice is welcome

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: Salad on January 06, 2021, 10:44:36 PM

Hi- good to see you  :)

There’s lots to read on here, hopefully you’ll find some of it helpful.
Ask any questions you have and someone usually pops along to answer.

 :welcomemm:

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: Mandyk on January 06, 2021, 10:46:04 PM

Thank you so much I will

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: Taz2 on January 06, 2021, 11:09:22 PM

Hi Mandyk. Welcome from me too!

Taz x  :welcomemm:

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: mandss on January 07, 2021, 11:05:17 AM

Hello there, lots of articles on here about vaginal itching (VA) and ways to help it. Lucky you that you periods are ending. I feel that I bleed more days than I am not. Let us know how you get on x

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: sheila99 on January 07, 2021, 12:36:35 PM

 :welcomemm:
Even if you decide so you don't want hrt you should get treatment for VA, it will only get worse.

Title: Re: New Member
Post by: CLKD on January 07, 2021, 12:49:19 PM

Hi!  Do read our threads about vaginal atrophy and bladder issues.  Make notes  ;)

 :welcomemm: the idea is to replace any loss of oestrogen directly into the vaginal area.  VA mimics repeated urine-type infections really well.  Either 'vagifem' or 'ovestin' eases symptoms.  Each is inserted every night for 2-3 weeks and then as necessary though some find that they need 'vagifem' nightly or every 3/4th night and 6/7th.  It's a bit Trial and Error. 

Have a look-C at the 'sylc' and 'yes' threads too.  Some ladies find that using either can help along side the HRT.