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Julia Dizzy
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July 25, 2023, 11:56:14 AM »
I have just watched a BMS video on BMS TV (from a link on the latest MM email) on Vaginal atrophy, where the consultant mentioned Prasterone (which is a DHEA) as an alternative to Vagifem which has good results.
Has anyone used this and/or found it better than Vagifem?
Just interested, as I am on Vagifem every other day along with conti HRT.
Thanks
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CLKD
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What's a DHEA?
Is the 'vagifem' working for you? Many require nightly applications and occasionally an extra pessary in the afternoon.
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Hi CLKD, I just seem to be having a few tender bladder issues lately despite using Vagifem every other day. ( I did swap from gel to Estradot 50 again about 6 weeks ago so hope it's nothing to do with that??)
I have found another thread on DHEA and it's called "Intrarosa has arrived " from Oct 2019 - a few ladies have tried it so it seems. It's a pessary that you use every day but doesn't seem to be that many people on it?? Jury still out then...?
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Alternative days may not be enough to ease symptoms
. Many require nightly use of either 'vagifem' or 'ovestin' plus moisturisers on the outer labia.
What's DHEA?
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It's a hormone made by the adrenal glands.
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Quote from: CLKD on July 26, 2023, 03:41:46 PM
Taz
You're welcome. There's a good explanation here taken from the UK Thyroid Association site
https://thyroiduk.org/related-conditions/dhea-deficiency/
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U R a Mine
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