Post menopause - sec is too painful

[Anonymous]

I hit menopause early - 43!

I’ve tried the estradiol cream and it helps somewhat but not enough.

Other ideas? What can I try?

DH is very patient and attentive. It’s not for lack of effort on his part.

[Anonymous]

Oral from DH. Lots of it. Sometimes it becomes the main course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oral from DH. Lots of it. Sometimes it becomes the main course.

Sure but then after…still can’t do the main deed without pain.

[Anonymous]

Have you tried lubricants? I use estrogen cream but sometimes also need a lubricant. ( the one I use is called Good Clean Love).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you tried lubricants? I use estrogen cream but sometimes also need a lubricant. ( the one I use is called Good Clean Love).

Yes. Still painful. Would going on some kind of systemic HRT help?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you tried lubricants? I use estrogen cream but sometimes also need a lubricant. ( the one I use is called Good Clean Love).

Yes. Still painful. Would going on some kind of systemic HRT help?

I would talk to your doctor. Maybe you can use the estrogen cream a little more frequently. I think there are a couple other treatments they can prescribe, too. Not sure systemic HRT is recommended if that’s your only symptom.

[Anonymous]

See a sexual medicine specialist. Dr Rachel Rubin is excellent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you tried lubricants? I use estrogen cream but sometimes also need a lubricant. ( the one I use is called Good Clean Love).

Yes. Still painful. Would going on some kind of systemic HRT help?

Yes.

[Anonymous]

This worked well for me:

https://www.estring.com/

But I agree consider systemic HRT. Maybe both together.

[Anonymous]

I use HRT, and that really helps! I was told if needed if you still have pain after starting HRT you can still also use estradiol cream but I didn’t need to since the HRT alone worked.

[Anonymous]

What works for me-- estradiol cream twice a week, Revaree (hyaluronic acid suppository) three times a week, and silicone-based lubricant (Uberlube). Note that you have to be really consistent about using all of these, and the estradiol cream takes a few months to reach full effectiveness.