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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robdene | @robdene | Oct 29 9:39am

In reply to @water2loo6 "I have been using a vaginal estradiol vaginal ring for about 10 years. It is replaced..." + (show)

I had been using that for about 10 years when my GP sent word to me that it had been discontinued. “They aren’t making it anymore!” Have you gotten that information?

frouke | @frouke | Oct 29 10:08am

In reply to @joanland "Greetings, ladies: There is a reason to use an estrogen-containing vaginal creme. The decreased level of..." + (show)

I would like to use estrogen cream for vaginal dryness but even when they say that the risk is low, it just can’t take the chance. As cancer patients know there are enough risks already to avoid getting this disease again but some people aren’t so afraid to take some chances. I think it’s great that people are sharing healthier and natural products to get you through this and keep your peace of mind.

elisabeth007 | @elisabeth007 | Oct 29 1:52pm

In reply to @llynch17056 "Someone on here suggested that you not use coconut oil IN the vagina. I haven’t used..." + (show)

A female urologist (specialized in female clientele) suggested using coconut oil. i was surprised. My gyn then suggested using a high end non-hormonal vaginal suppository. he gave me a sample of it—-it was very good but very expensive to purchase

elisabeth007 | @elisabeth007 | Oct 29 1:53pm

In reply to @robdene "I had been using that for about 10 years when my GP sent word to me..." + (show)

i considered using it about 10 years ago and a gyn at Cleveland Clinic raised some concerns of “localized malignancy” I did not use it

HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Oct 29 5:22pm

In reply to @elisabeth007 "i considered using it about 10 years ago and a gyn at Cleveland Clinic raised some..." + (show)

Smart choice

HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Oct 29 5:23pm

In reply to @elisabeth007 "A female urologist (specialized in female clientele) suggested using coconut oil. i was surprised. My gyn..." + (show)

Coconut oil is cheap and natural.

joanland | @joanland | Oct 29 8:55pm

In reply to @elisabeth007 "A female urologist (specialized in female clientele) suggested using coconut oil. i was surprised. My gyn..." + (show)

I understand we are each unique and have our own choices to make out of our own personal histories and experiences. Wishing you good health for many years.

beleza | @beleza | Oct 30 4:53am

In reply to @elisabeth007 "A female urologist (specialized in female clientele) suggested using coconut oil. i was surprised. My gyn..." + (show)

Would you be able to share with the readers the name of the « high end non- hormonal vaginal suppository » which you mentioned in your post. It may be very helpful to many of us. Many thanks.

imallears | @imallears | Oct 30 7:38am

In reply to @llynch17056 "Coconut oil is cheap and natural." + (show)

@llynch17056

To anyone choosing to use coconut oil, please use an organic brand and don’t go dipping your fingers into the container.
Contamination is easy even with freshly washed hands (you’re handling the jar also). I suggest you get some sort of disposable applicator to put the cream on your finger or at least thoroughly wash the applicator each time and keep it in a separate container. My estrogen cream comes in a click like dispenser to avoid contamination but even then, I clean the applicator and don’t use the hand for insertion that held the applicator. Might be overkill but ya never know.

FL Mary