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Author Topic: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness  (Read 899703 times)

borchesterlass

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #390 on: May 20, 2010, 12:33:20 PM »
Hi Roney
 Like you I didn't want to go down the HRT route but things got so dire.Couldn't enjoy a walk or sport beacasue of the pain and itching and constant wanting the loo.
Vagifem has transformed things... still odd itchy day but have to say I am no longer thinking about my AV. Quality of life is what I have now. Vagifem is also topical so much lower dose than pills or patches and delivered straight to wear it is needed.
Good luck whatever you decide.
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rebecca

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #391 on: May 20, 2010, 09:57:55 PM »
Hi RoneyC

I suffer from VA and did not like the idea of taking HRT but when the consultant said that I would have to take Vagifem probably for the rest of my life I was worried. But in the end the constant pain and bladder problems were takking over my life and not a day went by when I was not thinking of my VA  :-\
The Consultant said that it was and extremely low dose and does not get into the blood stream like the 'full on' HRT, in the end I did not see any other choice really. As Suzi says, it is your body, your choice, I hope this helps.

Good luck......

Rebecca
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Suzi Q

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #392 on: May 23, 2010, 07:39:46 AM »
Rode 7hrs to Coffs Harbour in NSW on FRiday we live in Brisbane Qld
No sore fanny no weeing even though some of the roads werent the best
Had a great 2 days last night it was back to the Age of Aquarius loads of booze remained sober though OH YEEEEE NOT hehehe
Went home to hotel had fabo whoopity doo every way but which and NO WUKING PAIN nothing dinada and in like flyn
So to all and everyone TAKEEEEEEEEEEEEEE the VAGIFEMMMMMMM heheh
No not really do what makes you a happy chappy for me thank GOD for the man or women who invented Vagifem
I couldnt have done this trip be living this life with out it when I think back to FEB 13th my life was just F pain and depression
NOWWWWWWWWWWW OK so its not 100% but pretty close and you try riding a bike home like I did today my bum was burning
Fanny!!! fine just wee a bit all the bumping (I hope)
Suzi Q :-* ;D :D
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borchesterlass

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #393 on: May 23, 2010, 08:54:42 AM »
So glad it all getting better for you Suzi   
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gardengirl

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #394 on: May 30, 2010, 09:13:49 PM »
Well....this is my first time on a forum and I've finally found the courage to try Ortho-Gynest cream having had the prescription since December! My husband has been sooo supportive of me, but I've been suffering with dryness for ages & ages now. This has got to the point where sex is so sore (as in sandpaper vagina) which stops you wanting sex, to avoiding it, to avoiding any physical contact with my husband....just in case it might might just lead to sex. The dreaded dryness! History is menopause at 40, HRT for 12 years, off HRT for 5 years, hot flushes continue...aren't they just wonderful! but not as bad as they used to be! Only a few a day and then the night ones too! But it could be worse.....SO....
have tonight tried the cream for the first time! I will let you know how it goes....feeling optimistic....
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Suzi Q

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #395 on: May 31, 2010, 05:22:34 AM »
YIPPPEEE GARDEN GIRL
it will take a few weeks so dont have sex for a couple of weeks
Let your fanny heal inside and let the HRT cream work
AND maybe mid June it will be whooppyy dooo time and it will be nice
Suzi Q
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mimi la chance

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #396 on: June 07, 2010, 08:01:27 PM »


Welcome to RoneyC!
 :welcomemm:
I have to admit, despite my nursing background, I was totally unprepared for this vaginal dryness malarky!
Especially since it's more than dryness- sometimes just lubricant isn't enough.

My symptoms aren't that bad, apart from when sex is involved.
I was determined not to have systemic HRT, but am OK about vagifem.

So far no side effects and my GP is enlightened enough not to insist on a regular break- I have just started into my fourth month.

This forum is absolutley Brill!


Oh- Suzi Q- put him down and give the poor man a rest!
Just cos your bits are feeling good, don't wear them out! :bed:
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Suzi Q

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #397 on: June 08, 2010, 06:35:27 AM »
nOOOOOOOOOOO hes a happy chappy when I can wake him that is hehehehe
He thinks its his biffy Chrimbo the lot but hes a tired little puppy dog
I think the LOU LOU is saying NOOOOOOOOO no more leave me alone get that dicky do da away from me
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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mimi la chance

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #398 on: June 08, 2010, 05:38:57 PM »
I'm so confused cos I still think that a loulou should be female and a dickydoda male!
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Bette

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #399 on: June 08, 2010, 06:17:58 PM »
That's what I thought too!  :clapping:
Bixby x
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Suzi Q

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #400 on: June 09, 2010, 07:55:15 AM »
LOU LOU one thing
Dicky doo dah sneaky little thing
My Mum and her Mum called them that so I did its a family thing
As Miranada from SENCITY SAYS its my thing get over it hehehehehe
OH Im dying to see the film but not with BObbles
He offered on Sunday I said no its OK go on me jack jones Imagine him sitting next to me
Asking questions AHHHHHHHHHHHH
Suzi Q with the mazing Dicky doo dahh well it was before AV the buggar
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neety41

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #401 on: June 11, 2010, 03:32:41 PM »
Vagifem for me, despite my gynae being against the idea due to a rare hormone receptive tumour.  However, so little is absorbed that it shouldn't make a difference to tumour size and he has let me stay on it as it's making my life so much better - MRI has shown slight increase in tumour size tho recently, we are going to keep an eye of it just in case it is the vagifem making it grow
 ;D
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borchesterlass

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #402 on: June 11, 2010, 09:45:58 PM »
so vagifem since January and sex still impossible what to do next???
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Cupcake

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #403 on: June 12, 2010, 06:49:19 PM »
The old dryness problem had a positive for me as it made me feel incredibly horny for the first time in years! ::) After being prescribed Vagifem by my Gp  at least sex is comfy, but I'm still wanting more than I'm getting !!!!!!!!!! :-*
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rebecca

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Re: Tell us how you cope with vaginal dryness
« Reply #404 on: June 12, 2010, 08:15:40 PM »
Borchesterlass

If you find an answer, do let me know as I'm in the same boat!  I also know that quite a few ladies on this site could also do with a break :-\ :-\


Rebecca   ;)
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