Ladies: How are you managing vaginal atrophy as you age?

Thanks for the info, I am having a problem with frequent UTI caused because the doc said that I have Atrophic Vaginitis and to try coconut oil. Cannot use estrogens as I am a Breast Cancer survivor. I tried the Coconut oil but mine had gotten grainy, so it did not work. I used Vit E oil, it helped as did using Aquapor, wonder if that is okay to use?

@4dianeb stick with the coconut oil if that’s what your doctor prescribed. It’s cheap. I used mine after it got lumpy, just smoothed it out in my hand first. I prefer Carrington brand, just be sure not to get the one that has Gee in it. Plain coconut oil. It’s in a solid state until it’s warmed by your skin. I recently got some liquid and don’t like it as well.

Thanks for your input.

thanks. fan of the coconut oil. does anyone have info on a pessary? with a prolapsed uterus, i may be needing one

@pammunson I have used a pessary for about the last 12 years, I am 72. I have a cystocele (bladder prolapse). I didn't want to do the mesh sling, as it was getting a lot of negative reviews at the time. It may be more improved now but I am not sure-the pessary is a good way to go if you don't like the idea of a surgery and long recovery time. I use a cube pessary which was the best fit for me. At a uro-gynecologist's office you should be able to try different types of pessaries to see the one that best fits your body. I am able to take mine in and out myself, which does seem to be a problem for some women. Just takes a bit of perseverance as you adjust to using it. You can usually resume your sex life, just take it out beforehand.

I’ve used Estrace cream for close to 25 years and no problems whatsoever. Coconut oil for outside around the labia area for dryness.

I’m happy for you. Some people will never have problems with Estrace, but others might. You not having problems in 25 years is great for you, but might not be such a good outcome for someone else. My GYN will not prescribe hormones of any kind. She is young and cutting edge. She says not to use it. So, I don’t. The organic coconut oil works great for me. I have enough to keep my health at optimum levels without creating a health condition I don’t have to create.

@gussie
For me Estrace cream has very good for almost 25 years. To each their own wisdom.

I use Estradiol vaginal tablets twice a week and it helped the dryness and I feel alot better. I couldn't use the cream form it made me burn.

Try the organic coconut oil. It completely cured my dryness and that my labia we’re splitting making painful cuts.