Vaginal atrophy

Posted by HomeAgainLA @llynch17056, Sep 21, 2023

TO THE LADIES ONLY: As I got older I started developing vaginal atrophy. Then I started developing open splits on my labia that were extremely painful. I went to urgent care one weekend and was prescribed vaginal estrogen medicine. It did the trick but I didn’t want to use estrogen. I went to a GYN that recommending organic coconut oil to use externally only. This was a few years ago and it has worked perfectly. I have never had another problem. At all. I wanted to pass along a natural inexpensive solution to vaginal atrophy.

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HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Oct 23 7:54pm

In reply to @frouke "Absolutely but I have two herniated discs and that limits my movements, it’s just frustrating." + (show)

That does sound frustrating. I’msorry.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | Oct 26 12:01am

In reply to @frouke "I’m just curious about the virgin coconut oil, is it only applied to the external area?..." + (show)

I know that there is/was another conversation about coconut oil and vaginal dryness and atrophy. Maybe one of the moderators can direct you to it.

HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Oct 26 8:11am

In reply to @gravity3 "I know that there is/was another conversation about coconut oil and vaginal dryness and atrophy. Maybe..." + (show)

I think that was my original post, possibly.

crn | @crn | Oct 26 9:11am

What is vaginal atrophy? Symptoms?

Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Oct 26 9:14am

In reply to @crn "What is vaginal atrophy? Symptoms?" + (show)

@crn
Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen.

Here is Mayo's page that contains more information:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginal-atrophy/symptoms-causes/syc-20352288

HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Oct 26 9:18am

In reply to @crn "What is vaginal atrophy? Symptoms?" + (show)

In my case, the labia became thinner and harder and developed painful splits. They are no longer are supple. The vagina itself doesn’t lubricaste and the skin became thinner. All of which can makes sexual painful.

kaym24 | @kaym24 | Oct 26 9:59am

In reply to @gravity3 "I know that there is/was another conversation about coconut oil and vaginal dryness and atrophy. Maybe..." + (show)

Any other info to share?
Painful to avoid tears…

fireflysurvive | @fireflysurvive | Oct 26 10:10am

I use vitamin E liquid, have been for years and have no problems. I apply it after showering, before I go to bed and then in the morning after washing up (or showeing).

HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Oct 26 10:36am

In reply to @kaym24 "Any other info to share? Painful to avoid tears…" + (show)

Organic coconut oil applied externally only to the labia every night after my shower has permanently healed my tears.

joanland | @joanland | Oct 27 5:37pm

In reply to @llynch17056 "Organic coconut oil applied externally only to the labia every night after my shower has permanently..." + (show)

Greetings, ladies:
There is a reason to use an estrogen-containing vaginal creme. The decreased level of estrogen we have after menopause can cause several difficulties, both vaginal dryness and loss of muscle strength and flexibility. The estrogen in the cream improves the muscle strength and flexibility, which in turn can yield greater urinary control. I don't think an oil or a cream which does not contain estrogen can treat the urinary symptoms. An estrogen containing cream contains a very low concentration of estrogen.