Has anyone tried Intarosa for vaginal atrophy?

Posted by prudytootsie @prudytootsie, Apr 26 2:19pm

Hi all: I am 13 years past menopause (63) and have tried mostly everything for vaginal symptoms of atrophy, itching, soreness, dryness. I’ve settled on the estring for the last few years which seems to work fairly good. My issue is every few months either the soreness or itchiness flares up and can last for weeks. I’m at wits end. For a while supplementing with estrogen compounded cream only during these flares seems to calm it down but not always. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to this. My gyno suggested trying this Intrarosa daily suppository which has an androgen as well as estrogen…ugh daily messy insert once again. I’m loathe to try unless I know for sure there is not some other bloody skin thing going on. Has anyone tried the Intrarosa and how has it gone for vaginal symptoms? Thank you for listening.

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kb2014 | @kb2014 | Apr 26 10:45pm

Yes I have. For me it was not successful..

dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | Apr 27 6:42am

@prudytootsie
What testing has your gyno done? Have you had any bloodwork, imaging or biopsy done to see if there is anything else going on? Have you had bloodwork for hormones or inflammation/autoimmune response?
1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15500-vaginal-atrophy
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginal-atrophy/symptoms-causes/syc-20352288
3. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21027-vaginal-dryness
4. https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/atrophic-vaginitis-can-cause-itching-burning-and-sexual-discomfort-buttreatments-are-available
5. https://www.allaboutwomenmd.com/knowledge-center/vaginal-atrophy.html
6. https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-vaginal-atrophy-itchy-burning-relief-7562627
7. https://www.healthcentral.com/womens-health/symptoms-of-vaginal-atrophy
8. https://www.medicinenet.com/vaginal_dryness_and_vaginal_atrophy/article.htm

grrranny | @grrranny | Apr 27 8:37am

You might want to ask your gynecologist about Premarin Vaginal Cream. It's worked really well for me for over 20 years.

prudytootsie | @prudytootsie | Apr 27 4:49pm

In reply to @dlydailyhope "@prudytootsie What testing has your gyno done? Have you had any bloodwork, imaging or biopsy done..." + (show)

Hi there: thank you for the links, I think I have been on most of them lol in my research. My next move was to ask for biopsy to rule out any of those skin things like Lichen Sclerosus, or psoriasis etc. I have not had blood work for autoimmune response…what can that show? Just curious. I was told hormones fluctuate constantly so what would be the point as bloodwork would only show your levels for a moment in time. It’s so frustrating

prudytootsie | @prudytootsie | Apr 27 4:50pm

In reply to @grrranny "You might want to ask your gynecologist about Premarin Vaginal Cream. It's worked really well for..." + (show)

I think Premarin was the first one I tried years ago lol. Did not work for me

prudytootsie | @prudytootsie | Apr 27 4:52pm

In reply to @kb2014 "Yes I have. For me it was not successful.." + (show)

Have you tried anything since the Intrarosa. Can I ask what you didn’t like about it?

sue15 | @sue15 | May 9 9:55am

I use Estradoil cream 2-3 times a week . It helps plus vaginal gel before sex. I am 66. Been using both 5+ years. Good luck.

pianist3 | @pianist3 | 5 days ago

Hi! Actually, after using vaginal estrogen for over 3 years, I just recently stopped it altogether and feel better than ever down there and everywhere!! I know for sure that the prescription vaginal estrogen was affecting me everywhere really. I had gained weight over the last 3 years, had headaches, nausea, gallbladder, and thyroid issues, I also had stomach and digestion problems, but now I’m one week no estrogen and feel better than ever!! And a lot of moisture down there is returning naturally!! I’m also trying to eat better and better, and taking a probiotic daily. I really think letting out bodies be completely natural gives them the best chance at homeostasis. I think I was probably extra sensitive to this medicine, maybe borderline allergic. My breathing is better and my nausea is all gone, headaches gone. Anyway, I think we have to get use to how our bodies feel after menopause. I think letting our bodies just be natural is best, even though we all miss being 25!!! Hugs and blessings to you All!! 🙂