Menopause Matters magazine ISSUE 76 out now. (Summer issue, June 2024)
I can't tolerate YES VM, it burns and makes me sore. I'm ok with the YES waterbase though, just go back to what you were doing if that works. Ive tried loads of different moisturises over the years and never found one that didn't irritate. I use YES waterbase 5ml applicator if I'm really dry but even that starts to irritate if I use too much so i manage without. Vagifem and Estriol externally everyday.
I would be asking the GP for a referral to a dedicated Menopause Clinic. There are waiting lists for both NHS and private clinics, if U are in a good regime when the appt arrives, you can cancel.Did U manage to go out today? Stick to what works for. you ;-).
This is from the Gina website the video under 'when does it start to work' shows where you are after 2months/8 weeks where it is beginning to work which you may take heart from.https://www.mygina.co.uk/faqs/?utm_campaign=gina-website&utm_medium=gina-website&utm_source=%2F&utm_content=Site%2BNav%2BlinkHere is Ayesha's thread about the report that she mentioned which may be useful should you feel the need to increase the number of doses. Or even to show to a GP to obtain Vagifem alongside the estriol should you want to.https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,69936.0.htmlDistraction can be a help when in discomfort. Just going out to lunch, being absorbed in a TV programme or similar your head is elsewhere sometimes without you realising it.Putnams do specialised cushions with vulva cut out that are as discreet as possible and portable.