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@round2 I did not have cancer before I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer (endometrioid adenocarcinoma, FIGO Grade 1, Stage 1a) in 2019. I had been using estradiol for about 6 years prior to that diagnosis. It's a confusing controversy however my gynecologist and the providers at Mayo's Menopause and Sexual Health Clinic told me that minute amounts of estrogen are absorbed in the bloodstream when administered vaginally - which is essentially as if you are rubbing it on the back of your hand called "transdermal". Still, since my cancer diagnosis my doctors have told me I can no longer use estradiol. I guess it's why take the chance? The estradiol worked very well for me. I now use a vaginal lubricant two times a week that contains hyaluronic acid. You can purchase these products over-the-counter.

Which non-hormonal cream does your doctor recommend?

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@naturegirl5 I use revaree plus-but I don't have sex anymore- this i hyaluronic acid- keeps the area moist and non itchy- I had brachytherapy- diagnosed with stage 1a-2 serous papillary endometrial- two separate opinions said brachytherapy would protect the vaginal cuff from recurrence-so far so good- diagnosed in May 2017/ Also had 6 rounds carboplatin and taxol