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[CLKD]

Any improvement with treatment?

[Minusminnie]

Cedrus it having been mentioned by another member I use Aproderm barrier cream on occasion which helps.

[CLKD]

Cedrus - did some1 offend you with advice   

[LittleClaire]

I also suffer with this in my late 30’s. I find my symptoms go up and down probably depending on where in the monthly cycle I am (still having periods). I also think with scratching the itch down there makes the pain worse but it’s hard to leave alone. Even with HRT and local oestrogen I still get symptoms although not as bad as before HRT. Before/during my period is the worst. I find it’s worse at night in bed and if I’ve scratched, getting a shower the next morning can feel like pouring salt on a paper cut. Also the skin either side of my groin can be like sandpaper. If you found any relief it’ll be interesting to hear.

[Elissa]

I'm in the same situation LittleClaire: 42, still using Ovestin applicator twice weekly and externally as needed (perineum and bottom areas mainly) when the area feels tender/sore or itchy.  I apply it at night maybe once a fortnight externally and by the morning it's better.

I've also been using Estrogel for 6 months but find it only gets rid of the insomnia and night sweats.  It doesn't seem to get rid of the need for the local estrogen (Ovestin).  I read somewhere that 70% of women using systemic HRT don't need to use local estrogen in addition to systemic HRT for VA/dryness issues.  Guess we're in the 30% 

[LittleClaire]

It’s horrendous isn’t it  I’m using Ovesse the one from Boots online but I don’t know if it’s as strong as Ovestin. My GP won’t prescribe it and I can’t seem to obtain it online so making my do with the Ovesse plus vagifem inserts twice a week but it does flare up and gets itchy/sore which leads to the itch scratch cycle. I hope it gets better once the menopause is over I can’t look at  dealing with this for the rest of my days  looks like we are both in the minority you’re right

[joziel]

I don't know why this is worse at night but I often get woken up with an itch there. The one thing I've found which helps actually is baby nappy change cream, with calendular oil.....

[Minusminnie]

It’s horrendous isn’t it  I’m using Ovesse the one from Boots online but I don’t know if it’s as strong as Ovestin.

Ovesse is the same as Ovestin (Estriol 1mg/g)