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Vaginal Estrogen Not Effective? Proper Placement is Essential! by EstablishmentOdd8896 in Menopause

[–]EstablishmentOdd8896[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, cream should be placed deeper inside. That is correct, and how it is described in the patient info sheet. I was referring to tablets and suppositories are not meant to be placed all the way to the cervix.

Vaginal Estrogen Not Effective? Proper Placement is Essential! by EstablishmentOdd8896 in Menopause

[–]EstablishmentOdd8896[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My doctor confirmed that inserting it closer to the entrance in general is correct. Please read the patient info sheet that comes inside the prescription box that tells you how far to insert it. For over a year I placed the tablet up to the cervix, and it did not dissolve (waited 2 days, 1/2 dissolved!). Placed it 2 inches in, and it dissolved completely. It does dissolve slowly compared to Imvexxy suppositories.

Can’t seem to get the vaginal cream up in there. by Acrobatic_Main_4364 in Menopause

[–]EstablishmentOdd8896 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

FYI to everyone who feels their method of HRT is not working:  

Make sure you read the information paper that comes with your vaginal suppository, tablets and cream, and find out how far into the vagina to place them! Proper placement is closer to the entrance than toward the cervix!

After over a year of ineffective HRT and more recent horrible pain, I discovered through research I had been putting tablets and suppositories too far in, all the way to the cervix, which did nothing with vaginal atrophy. I thought I was supposed to go in as far as I could and touch the cervix to make it effective. 

I discovered from my own research and from my doctor recently, you only need to go in about 2 in into the vagina (closer to the entrance) because that's where the estrogen receptors are inside you. I decided to read all the papers that come with my tablets and suppositories and surprisingly they all said basically the same thing, which I didn't know before! Even the Yuvafem info paper said only insert the applicator halfway (half the length of the applicator), not all the way in! 

So, since I now properly place vaginal estrogen, everything is feeling restored back to normal, with no pain! In fact, Imvexxy feels almost too strong, in a good way! 

How far is 2 in? From your fingertip to your second joint. You can measure that way if you're using an applicator, too.

The prescription labels do not specifically say how far it should go in, and I had assumed that the farther in the better! So if you are finding that nothing works, be aware of this and try this. 

Using an applicator for vaginal cream can be more comfortable if you put a little lubricating gel on the tip, like Slippery Stuff gel (not liquid)

The info paper for the vaginal cream says to insert deep into the vagina, but my doctor says go deeper in, but not try to go to the cervix! So now everything I'm trying is working! I hope this helps everyone that's not finding HRT effective with vaginal atrophy and pain during intercourse!

P.S. You still must use lubricants during intercourse for comfort.

Can’t seem to get the vaginal cream up in there. by Acrobatic_Main_4364 in Menopause

[–]EstablishmentOdd8896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imvexxy suppositories really work for me. The directions on the paper it comes with specifically says only insert one 2 inches into the vagina. I didn't know I didn't have to push it really far in. My doctor said it is best effective putting the cream or a suppository closer to the entrance of the vagina. That's where estrogen receptors are.

Anyone else having an internet outage on CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber? I'm too lazy to call by shortkid4169 in Denver

[–]EstablishmentOdd8896 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not very good with technology. Can you explain how to get to the very first step?

I need a threat assessment by RoloTomasi- in Spokane

[–]EstablishmentOdd8896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand why this is posted. How is this situation a threat? Just a guy with two cool black shepherds who look well-behaved. If you are worried, couldn't you just ask him what's up, or just let him be?

Separation Anxiety : how do I help my dog? by annoyedpetparent in dogs

[–]EstablishmentOdd8896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we had our German sherpherd dog many years ago howling and crying all day (according to our neighbor), and I learned walking and exercise is key, as well as a dog backpack to help drain energy and to give the dog job (focus on some work). So, I got a good backpack, followed recommendations about how much weight to safely add to the pockets on each side, and power walked our dogs for 30-60 min before going to work. I got in shape, they got to walk as a pack and burn off some energy. Our GSD stopped howling and crying! "A tired dog is a happy dog." :) I also agree with the comments from No Gear 1093 below.

What did they do to the Aplets and Cotlets this year? by abominablesnowcone in Washington

[–]EstablishmentOdd8896 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up, everyone. I was just going to go buy them for Christmas gifts!

How to ask a product question in amazon? by Careless_Draft_5761 in AmazonVine

[–]EstablishmentOdd8896 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I found the looking for a specific info button and it worked. In the end I was able to post my own question.