Is Provera Causing My Vaginal Rash? - Menopause Message Board

Murphy · 10-01-2003, 04:41 PM

2 yrs. ago, told `went thru menapause.' I had periods,
the monthly aches, no hot-flashes or flushes. Dr. said
to continue Premarin 1-25 & add Provera 16-25 & wait
for period. Said pills are gd. for me to keep taking.
Last yr., around day 17 I started getting the worst
sore-red rash. Ea. mo. @ ea time I needed Desitin &
even ice to soothe. Trial of stopping all last mo. was
a blessing w/ no rash! I'm now suffering w/ wet hot-
flashes. Dr. Doesn't know anything except that rash is
probably caused by pills. Can't stand `HOT FLASHES' &
am considering back to the pills & rash. Rash is gone
end of period? Anyone have this rash problem? Monistat
set me on fire. Any words of wisdom out there?

serenityelf · 10-02-2003, 12:29 PM

Hi,
I've had the rash off and on for the last year or so; it even extends sometimes in the crease of my legs. I also use ice (frozen water bottles) to stop the itching and burning. I've no infection either and stopped the HRT 6 months ago; now it comes and goes. Doctor says your skin gets thinner and is more easily irritated. It feels like prinkly heat and does not test for a yeast infection, correct and is easily irritated by going to the bathroom. It helped when I started drinking soy milk and when I use a barrier/healing like cream. When it is dormant I pay attention to the first signs it is acting up, and if it is in the early stages I can stop it by using the cold bottles and putting on a good barrier or healing cream. Oh yes, also I use unscented wipes to make sure I don't leave anything irritating behind and once a week I spray the area with a water bottle and a few drops of tea tree oil.Good luck.

Murphy · 10-02-2003, 01:18 PM

Hi serenity, sorry to say, glad I'm not alone. I've
had tests. All ok. I also get burning rash if I'm put on heavy antibiotics but the timing seems like the provera triggers it. I'm fair skin/blue eyed so I guess things shift as you age. Tea tree sounds like a gd. suggestion along w/ a spritz bottle for the purse.
Great ideas. Let me know if other ointments besides
Desitin helps. Now I know what a diaper rash must feel like! Thank you!

serenityelf · 10-02-2003, 02:27 PM

I prefer Ozonole because it also heals. In between I use a barrier type cream so the wetness doesn't irritate me. My skin has always been sensitive. BTW the tea tree oil acts as both an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial treatment. I use a bottle that you can get from the hospital outlet stores that they give you in the hospital (women after surgery down there). It kind of has a squeeze top with holes all around it. They only cost about a buck or two. I think we call them here, in Canada, personal hygiene bottles. I also find I need to shower right away after profuse sweating like after a workout or after being with my husband because the dampness can really trigger the stuff. Hope this helps.