Done with having babies, on mirena and still SO DRY

[Anonymous]

At my postpartum appointment, my doctor warned me I would be very dry down there but 2 years later I am still SO DRY. It is such a stark change from how my body was prior to kids. Does this ever get better or do I just have to wait until I'm off Mirena?

[Anonymous]

Perimenopause can start 10 years before the real deal

[Anonymous]

Ask your dr to check you for symptoms of lichen sclerosis ( diagnosis requires a biopsy).

Topical estrogen can greatly improve dryness.

[Anonymous]

Revaree has been helpful for me in menopause. Maybe it would help in your situation?

[Anonymous]

How old are you? Peri can start around 40. Estrogen cream is your friend.

[Anonymous]

I went off the mini pill (which I was on for 3 years) recently at 43 because I was tired of having a low libido, vaginal dryness, and no periods. It’s been 45 days and already those symptoms are improving, I am ovulating again, and my period is back. Birth control causes a lot of side effects - I’d assume that is what you are experiencing before perimenopause. Only way to know is to go off of it to see and use a barrier method or have your partner get a vasectomy. I was surprised and happy that it’s not perimenopause, yet.

[Anonymous]

Get a copper IUD

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At my postpartum appointment, my doctor warned me I would be very dry down there but 2 years later I am still SO DRY. It is such a stark change from how my body was prior to kids. Does this ever get better or do I just have to wait until I'm off Mirena?

Omega fish oil capsules helped me.

[Anonymous]

Talk to your OB op. My sister is an obgyn and I know she would say to talk to her and she could help with options - you def don’t have to live with that