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Suggest Over The Counter Medication For Vaginal Dryness And Pain
Question: Are there products I can get to counter post menopausal vagina dryness and pain, that do not have estrogen in them, from my doctor or over the counter? Thank you !
Brief Answer:
Use water based lubricants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The best way to treat post menopausal dryness is to use a topical Estrogen based cream that you are already using.
Stop using soap on the inner parts of your vulva. Clean water is perfectly adequate for washing there.
Also, use only white unscented toilet paper, wash your underwear in detergents without dyes and perfumes, and stop using fabric softeners and anti-cling laundry products. Avoid using lotions and perfumed products on the inner vulva as well.
You can use water based lubricants like Astroglide , K-Y liquibeads and K-Y jelly.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Use water based lubricants.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The best way to treat post menopausal dryness is to use a topical Estrogen based cream that you are already using.
Stop using soap on the inner parts of your vulva. Clean water is perfectly adequate for washing there.
Also, use only white unscented toilet paper, wash your underwear in detergents without dyes and perfumes, and stop using fabric softeners and anti-cling laundry products. Avoid using lotions and perfumed products on the inner vulva as well.
You can use water based lubricants like Astroglide , K-Y liquibeads and K-Y jelly.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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