Ann S
12-31-2000, 11:47 AM
I'm just about done with menopause, but for the last few months I keep getting what felt like yeast infections (very sore). Dr. said it probably wasn't and was just caused by dryness. She said some people even think they have a urinary tract infection because of the way it feels. Anyway, she said hormones would help, but won't prescribe them cause I'm a smoker (No jeers or lectures, please!). I'm not sure how I'd feel about taking them anyway. She didn't mention any alternatives. Does anyone know what else can be done to help or alleviate this symptom? Thanks, Ann S
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TrickyDick
12-31-2000, 08:36 PM
There are herbal remedys that mimic hormone treatment. I see them advertised on TV all the time. But the easiest and cheapest is just to go to your local store (same area where condoms are sold) and get some vaginal moisturizer. There are two or three brands.
They are much better than lotions or stuff that is not meant for internal use.
They are much better than lotions or stuff that is not meant for internal use.
Ann S
01-03-2001, 09:20 PM
Thanks for the information, Ann
Jenni123
02-19-2001, 11:37 AM
I was given Estrace vaginal cream for those problems and it seems to work good for vaginal dryness and such. Maybe your doctor would prescribe this for you since it's used locally??
Good luck.
Good luck.
winnie
07-17-2001, 12:38 PM
This is a reply to Ann S. message about six months ago. I am new to this site and read Ann's message. That could have been me! It is one of the reasons I found this site in the first place. I thought I had yeast infections and used Monistat, which gave relief, but it came back again: feeling of hotness, swelling and burning. I, too, am at the end of menopause (51). I am wondering if Ann S. is still out there and did she find anything that helped her. I'll check back because I sure hope so! Linda
winnie
07-17-2001, 01:03 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ann S:
The message posted by Ann S. sounds just like me! I was surprised that I found what I was looking for. It is an old message, but I am wondering if Ann S. is still out there and if she found anything that helps with this. I,too, have thought I have a yeast infection and treated it with Monistat, and it felt good for a while, but came back: feeling hot, swollen and burning. There is no discharge or any other symptom. Can anyone help? Thanks. Linda
The message posted by Ann S. sounds just like me! I was surprised that I found what I was looking for. It is an old message, but I am wondering if Ann S. is still out there and if she found anything that helps with this. I,too, have thought I have a yeast infection and treated it with Monistat, and it felt good for a while, but came back: feeling hot, swollen and burning. There is no discharge or any other symptom. Can anyone help? Thanks. Linda
IACKaren
07-18-2001, 01:22 PM
I have just been given a prescription for Estrace Vaginal Cream as well. Will pick it up from the Pharmacy later today. I also have vaginal dryness and in the past had a lot of yeast infections. I bought some over the counter moisturizer called Replens. That was one of the biggest mistakes I made. It caused a yeast infection so bad I had to go through 2 treatments of Monistat before it went away.
I am hoping the Estrace cream helps and won't cause me a yest infection. For any of you who use the Estrace cream, has it ever caused a yeast infection?
I am hoping the Estrace cream helps and won't cause me a yest infection. For any of you who use the Estrace cream, has it ever caused a yeast infection?
Losonoital
08-03-2001, 06:53 PM
I have been experiencing the dryness and really soreness you talk about. Have had a lot of yeast problems too. I have found that a 1/2 cup baking soda in a tub with shallow tepid water and soaking for 10 minutes seems to relieve the fire down below.