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Itchy, Dry Vagina. Applied Creams. Tests Show No Venereal Diseases. Help
Question: hello my name is XXXXXXX in the past year i been having a real problem with my vagina three doctor have told me it is itchy ( terribly) because of dryness dew to my age 56 , the creams they gave me end up hurting my skin ,when i have to urinate i put vaseline all over or it will burn so bad , the itching wakes me up at night and all i can do is set in the bath tub ,after many test it show i don't have any venereal deceases, i did not felt any relive with the creams ,please tell me is there any thing that i can use daily to stop the dryness and heal my skin soars ,I only use cotton panties, i don't use any products to wash the inside, or other thing like toys) ..HELP !
thank you .. XXXXXXX
thank you .. XXXXXXX
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
At 56, you are suffering from atrophic vaginitis.
Because of menopause, and decreased level of estrogen in your body, the vaginal skin starts to crack and becomes dry, thus leading to itching and burning.
You need to see a Gynecologist, and have measurement of your hormonal levels.
Hormone replacement Estrogen creams will definitely relieve your symptoms.
Other than that, get your thyroid levels checked, blood sugars checked and calcium and vitamin D levels checked.
For intercourse, use a lubricant like KY jelly.
Wear cotton undergarments.
Do not wash, douche etc, as you already said you dont.
For your symptoms, Estrogen creams are the only and best solution.
Take care.
Thanks for writing to us.
At 56, you are suffering from atrophic vaginitis.
Because of menopause, and decreased level of estrogen in your body, the vaginal skin starts to crack and becomes dry, thus leading to itching and burning.
You need to see a Gynecologist, and have measurement of your hormonal levels.
Hormone replacement Estrogen creams will definitely relieve your symptoms.
Other than that, get your thyroid levels checked, blood sugars checked and calcium and vitamin D levels checked.
For intercourse, use a lubricant like KY jelly.
Wear cotton undergarments.
Do not wash, douche etc, as you already said you dont.
For your symptoms, Estrogen creams are the only and best solution.
Take care.
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