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

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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dadibeho | @dadibeho | Sep 26 5:37am

I use the same thing... organic coconut oil!

HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Sep 26 5:33pm

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@dadibeho it's a miracle

surechamp | @surechamp | Sep 27 1:36pm

Good to know thanks so much.

dederickve | @dederickve | Oct 18 2:15pm

Estrogen cream out of sight expensive in my location!

HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Oct 19 10:34am

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@dederickve organic coconut oil is cheap. One container lasted me about two years.

kisu | @kisu | Oct 19 12:40pm

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@dederickve I use Mark Cuban’s CostPlus pharmacy. I get auto-delivery (with refills) of 3 tubes of estradiol vaginal cream — each tube lasts about 3 months — so that’s 9 months’ worth for just $30. Shipping for the 3 tubes is only $5.

Coconut oil can help relieve dryness and discomfort by adding moisture, but it doesn’t prevent genital atrophy. Without estradiol, the clitoris, inner labia, and vulva gradually lose volume and elasticity. The inner labia, which are sensitive and contribute to orgasm, also help protect the urethra from irritation and urinary tract infections (UTIs). When estrogen levels are low, these tissues can thin or even be reabsorbed, and urethral atrophy can shift the urethra’s position forward — increasing the risk of UTIs.

HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Oct 19 1:14pm

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@kisu that’s very valuable info. Since I’m not sexually active and never will be and don’t use coconut oil internally, coconut oil works best for me without the risks.

dederickve | @dederickve | Oct 19 2:19pm

Thanks for the info about organic coconut oil. I didn’t know anything about it. I appreciate all the replies !

HomeAgainLA | @llynch17056 | Oct 19 2:52pm

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@dederickve it was recommended by my GYN years ago. She quit prescribing estrogen at all. At first I wasn’t pleased because I was in pain, but when I saw how wonderfully it worked, and, no more pain, I thanked her.