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[NeetaK]

HI

Which vaginal estrogen is the strongest? I still have dryness despite using vaginal estrogen. X

[jaypo]

Have you tried the PH balance pessaries from Boots? I use them alongside vagifem

[Tinkerbell]

What are you using and how often?

[NeetaK]

Ive used vagifem, blissel. I’m on ovestin currently.

[NeetaK]

No I haven’t used PH balance pessaries from boots. Will they help with dryness?

[jaypo]

They do for me,they're very moisturising

[Mintea]

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

[PT64]

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

[jaypo]

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

[CLKD]

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.   

[NeetaK]

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.