Re: Atrophic Vaginitis

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Dee-

I just wanted to thank you for the informative reply. I am using a

cream called Coestra HP. I am going to call the pharmacist and find

out what the cream is. I believe it is in the crisco base. I was

using the steroid Tamovate coumpounded with the same base, and that

was maintaining it, but after what you said maybe the long term use

thinned the skin out, thus causing me to need the estrogen. He gave

me the steroid licoid lipocream this time, which he said is more

mild. Have you heard of any other steroid cream lighter? I have the

vagifem and was told to rotate them with the anusol. I have been

using the anusol nightly so I think I will alternate. I use the

lipoid cream 2 times a day, and coestra 2 times a day. The goal now

is to get the skin under control I Know, and patience it the key. I

have a hard time with that. I think the fear of ( " what if I don't

get better.)

I also read the V book this weekend and have been doing so mich

research I am wondering so many things my head is spinning. I would

love to find a vulvar specialist, but I haven't had any luck finding

one in the south west area yet.

Thanks for the insight and the good advice. Sometimes reasuuarnce is

the best thing for me. I will try to taper down on the steroids, and

find out more about the topical estrogen I use.

One thing that has felt good for me is to soak in glycerine. I get a

white washcloth soak it in 2/3 glycerin and water and that feels

good. I usally wear a pad and put the wash cloth on it and put some

pressure to push the washcloth on the vulva area. That is usually my

last resort and it helps sooth a bit. I am interested in the milk

idea ;')

Thanks,

Annie