Comments on: Menopause – Vaginal Soreness and Vaginal Dryness – Causes and treatments/ solutions http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:02:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Barb http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-3827 Barb Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:17:37 +0000 http://www.menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-3827 I am currently in chemo for breast cancer.stage 1.lymph nodes clear.but 100% positive for Hertu..which basically means I caught it very very early (self examine ladies!!!) but it was a very aggressive estrogen based cancer..the chemo is forcing me through a rapid menopause..and while I was prepared for the nausea and discomfort of the drugs..no one told me about the symptoms of menopause I would feel at the same time..sex..with a man who adores me..has become very painful..now I learn that the dryness and bruising is very normal as my estrogen/ovaries are being nuked!! So! I cannot take estrogen creams..have been told NO antioxidant supplements as the chemo process uses the oxident process to kill the cancer cells..so my question is..sorry for the ignorance..is E not a viable solution for me..i need something to help build back moisture so I di not bruise so readily.my advice from what this journey has taught me...check your Tatas monthly!!! Please!! And Therese GET OUT! Of that relationship. I was in an emotionally abusive relationship for 25!!! Years thinking it was the best I could do!! There is life after you leave..the first step is the hardest..but love yourself enough to go. I am sure that marriage created my cancer!! I am currently in chemo for breast cancer.stage 1.lymph nodes clear.but 100% positive for Hertu..which basically means I caught it very very early (self examine ladies!!!) but it was a very aggressive estrogen based cancer..the chemo is forcing me through a rapid menopause..and while I was prepared for the nausea and discomfort of the drugs..no one told me about the symptoms of menopause I would feel at the same time..sex..with a man who adores me..has become very painful..now I learn that the dryness and bruising is very normal as my estrogen/ovaries are being nuked!! So! I cannot take estrogen creams..have been told NO antioxidant supplements as the chemo process uses the oxident process to kill the cancer cells..so my question is..sorry for the ignorance..is E not a viable solution for me..i need something to help build back moisture so I di not bruise so readily.my advice from what this journey has taught me…check your Tatas monthly!!! Please!! And Therese GET OUT! Of that relationship. I was in an emotionally abusive relationship for 25!!! Years thinking it was the best I could do!! There is life after you leave..the first step is the hardest..but love yourself enough to go. I am sure that marriage created my cancer!!

]]> By: pappy http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-2560 pappy Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:15:47 +0000 http://www.menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-2560 I recently have had major issues, hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss and others but I wasn't aware of the vaginal issue. I've been to my doctor 2 times to be tested for infection, but it came back negative. I haven't had intercourse in almost 2 weeks and one minute I'm fine and the next minute I'll experience a pain, vaginally, that last for some time. It seems to get better when I drink a lot of water. What can I do to make this stop? It is really related to menopause? I recently have had major issues, hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss and others but I wasn’t aware of the vaginal issue. I’ve been to my doctor 2 times to be tested for infection, but it came back negative. I haven’t had intercourse in almost 2 weeks and one minute I’m fine and the next minute I’ll experience a pain, vaginally, that last for some time. It seems to get better when I drink a lot of water. What can I do to make this stop? It is really related to menopause?

]]> By: kandi http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-1650 kandi Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:33:33 +0000 http://www.menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-1650 I use Super Critical Omega 7. It supports the mucous membrane of the vaginal. It really lubricates the vaginal walls. I take 2 to 3 softgels daily. I space them out 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and one in the evening. I also take fish oil and ultimate Flora Vaginal Support, it supports vaginal and urinary health. I use Super Critical Omega 7. It supports the mucous membrane of the vaginal. It really lubricates the vaginal walls. I take 2 to 3 softgels daily. I space them out 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and one in the evening. I also take fish oil and ultimate Flora Vaginal Support, it supports vaginal and urinary health.

]]> By: Isobel http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-745 Isobel Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:00:44 +0000 http://www.menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-745 My comment is for Teresa - why on earth would you even think of having sex with a man who 'doesn’t care if I hurt or bleed or have any problems in fact the discomfort turns him on more'? Any man who gets turned on by his partner's pain or bleeding is a sadist, IMO, and should be avoided like the plague. Sex is supposed to be pleasurable for both parties, not something that women endure while their husbands enjoy themselves. It's one thing having sex and feeling a bit of discomfort due to age or whatever, it's something else to have a husband who doesn't care or - even worse - enjoys causing his wife pain. For goodness sake, tell him you'll have sex when you find a way to do so without pain or bleeding AND only if you feel like it. If he's not happy, then tell him to take a hike. You only get one life and you don't need to spend it pandering to the wishes of an insensitive oaf. (I wish I had your husband here with me for half an hour - not for sex, you understand, but for a few plain home truths.) My comment is for Teresa – why on earth would you even think of having sex with a man who ‘doesn’t care if I hurt or bleed or have any problems in fact the discomfort turns him on more’?

Any man who gets turned on by his partner’s pain or bleeding is a sadist, IMO, and should be avoided like the plague. Sex is supposed to be pleasurable for both parties, not something that women endure while their husbands enjoy themselves. It’s one thing having sex and feeling a bit of discomfort due to age or whatever, it’s something else to have a husband who doesn’t care or – even worse – enjoys causing his wife pain.

For goodness sake, tell him you’ll have sex when you find a way to do so without pain or bleeding AND only if you feel like it. If he’s not happy, then tell him to take a hike. You only get one life and you don’t need to spend it pandering to the wishes of an insensitive oaf. (I wish I had your husband here with me for half an hour – not for sex, you understand, but for a few plain home truths.)

]]> By: Teresa http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-725 Teresa Sun, 13 Jun 2010 07:53:11 +0000 http://www.menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-725 My husband doesn't care if I hurt or bleed or have any problems in fact the discomfort turns him on more. He also hates lubricants and I can attest that they give less friction and he takes even longer causing even more pain. I am 50 on birth control and my doctor wont give me estrogen cream as I am on the pill and don't need. I am now getting cracked nipples and all of my skin tears, cut and bruises all of the time My husband doesn’t care if I hurt or bleed or have any problems in fact the discomfort turns him on more. He also hates lubricants and I can attest that they give less friction and he takes even longer causing even more pain. I am 50 on birth control and my doctor wont give me estrogen cream as I am on the pill and don’t need. I am now getting cracked nipples and all of my skin tears, cut and bruises all of the time

]]> By: julie http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-678 julie Tue, 13 Apr 2010 02:34:24 +0000 http://www.menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-678 thank you for the info.I just started using vitamin e capules.burns a little.Im also on bioidenical estridiol cream,this burns more, but is helping with atrophy and moisture.I have also been using extra virgin coconut oil, this helps alot! been using this for a week now.Im hoping it wont cause a bactreial infection, because it really soothes my dry irritation. thank you for the info.I just started using vitamin e capules.burns a little.Im also on bioidenical estridiol cream,this burns more, but is helping with atrophy and moisture.I have also been using extra virgin coconut oil, this helps alot! been using this for a week now.Im hoping it wont cause a bactreial infection, because it really soothes my dry irritation.

]]> By: jen lavery http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-650 jen lavery Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:58:21 +0000 http://www.menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-650 I do not like to take any prescription medication but I was so distressed post-menopause that I decided to try vagifem tabs. The loss of estrogen and the uncomfortable symptoms made me feel less than human! The vagifem tabs worked and you don't have to use them every day. A vitamin E supplement every day has brought further improvement. I do not like to take any prescription medication but I was so distressed post-menopause that I decided to try vagifem tabs. The loss of estrogen and the uncomfortable symptoms made me feel less than human!

The vagifem tabs worked and you don’t have to use them every day.

A vitamin E supplement every day has brought further improvement.

]]> By: Ada http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-147 Ada Mon, 25 Dec 2006 18:40:25 +0000 http://www.menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-147 Hi Christy. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Sorry for taking so long to reply. I`m so thrilled that I`ve been able to help. Take care and thanks again. Hi Christy. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Sorry for taking so long to reply. I`m so thrilled that I`ve been able to help. Take care and thanks again.

]]> By: christy blackburn http://menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-146 christy blackburn Sat, 09 Dec 2006 01:00:04 +0000 http://www.menopauselifestyle.com/blog/vaginal-irritation/#comment-146 Thanks for the info. Its more than I have gotten from 3 doctors. After being on prempro for 5 years, 5 months ago, I went to the lowest dose. I have had nothing but problems for the last 2 months. Frequent urination, with neg. urine test for uti. I have been using progest for 3 weeks, I wasnt aware that I could use that on the vulva area. It is very irritated and burns when I urinate. Thanks again. Thanks for the info. Its more than I have gotten from 3 doctors. After being on prempro for 5 years, 5 months ago, I went to the lowest dose. I have had nothing but problems for the last 2 months. Frequent urination, with neg. urine test for uti. I have been using progest for 3 weeks, I wasnt aware that I could use that on the vulva area. It is very irritated and burns when I urinate. Thanks again.

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