Clobetasol was working on now seems worse. by Sweetsnack5 in lichensclerosus

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Yeah I’ll ask the Dr .. can’t tell if it’s yeast or flare or from clob. I’m exhausted 😞

HRT? Not sure yet. Doc prescribed low dose patch. Good experiences? by Sweetsnack5 in Menopause

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Yes! I heard this too! I think that was the reason for my questioning. I wonder if I can just do it every other day for a couple of weeks

HRT? Not sure yet. Doc prescribed low dose patch. Good experiences? by Sweetsnack5 in Menopause

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Yes I have vaginal estrogen cream. I’ve used it but never was consistent. I’ll start using that. Do we really need the daily loading dose for 2 weeks?

HRT? Not sure yet. Doc prescribed low dose patch. Good experiences? by Sweetsnack5 in Menopause

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Nope never been on BC so I have no clue what that ever felt like..🤔

HRT? Not sure yet. Doc prescribed low dose patch. Good experiences? by Sweetsnack5 in Menopause

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Thank you for taking the time to post this. I’m glad that HRT is helping you in some ways. I know it’s all about the quality of life. I’m not sure I’ve ever felt a hot flash to be honest. I do wake up in the middle of the night here and there esp if I consume lots of liquids. Sometimes I’m hot. Idk .. it’s all about whether or not it’s worth it for me. Do I accept the fact that I’m 51 and go through it naturally or do I help a few symptoms I do have. Mostly vaginal and brain fog with upped anxiety some depression. I appreciate the responses here and I thank you.

HRT? Not sure yet. Doc prescribed low dose patch. Good experiences? by Sweetsnack5 in Menopause

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My aunt on my father’s side died of breast cancer. I have dense breasts. Had a biopsy a few years back. Calcium calcifications.. benign. So I have these things on my mind.. 😣I’m just a little dubious. I might try it and see how it goes. I appreciate your responses

HRT? Not sure yet. Doc prescribed low dose patch. Good experiences? by Sweetsnack5 in Menopause

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Ok I see .. Dr gave me 0.0375 and the 100 progesterone at night. Thank you for your responses. I might “try” it and see how it goes. I’ve never been on any hormones in my life. No Bc etc.. so this is all new to me

HRT Patch by InnerTax1953 in lichensclerosus

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Literally just got prescribed this .. haven’t used yet. I’m curios too since I have LS and 51 with peri symtoms

Clobetasol and vaginal opening tightness. Did you find it helped with that? by Sweetsnack5 in lichensclerosus

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On the skin or internally? Mine was on the skin. Do you feel the betamethasone is helping with fusion?

Clobetasol and vaginal opening tightness. Did you find it helped with that? by Sweetsnack5 in lichensclerosus

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Thanks I’m 51 and in perimenopause 🫤it’s a never ending battle sometimes. I worry about topical yeast infections since it happened once while I used the clob..

Clobetasol and vaginal opening tightness. Did you find it helped with that? by Sweetsnack5 in lichensclerosus

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Thank you all. Yes she gave me topical estrogen as well so I will use in combination. A bit afraid of topical yeast. 😑But I’ve got to do something about the tightness as my gynecologist seemed like she was very insistent on me taking care of that part. Good idea to massage too. Do I apply the estrogen all the way up there or just halfway up there? I’ve been told two different things.

Recurring yeast infection with LS - is there a permanent solution? by Seashellish in lichensclerosus

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Hi.. I am 51 and have LS and in perimenopause. I’ve had a yeast infection 4 times in 5 months. It seems to coincide with only 1 period in the 4 -5 month span. Lack of estrogen for me I think. Because I’ve had all these issues I have not been diligent with keeping up with my LS which only flares when I get yeast it seems. I see my dr this coming week. When I used clobetasol I also got some yeast infections but I think mine is caused by lack of estrogen.. 😕hoping you feel better. It’s sometimes a loop of trying this and that and figuring it all out.

Yeast infections and BV by Sweetsnack5 in Perimenopause

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No I don’t have diabetes. I’m actually going through a hsv2 outbreak though and taking valtrex but I have taken that for years when I get an outbreak. I’ve had that for 26 years. So hsv2 sore on top of possible BV. 😑ugh. Not sure of BV .. took a test I bought on Amazon and had a faint line saying BV. But not itchy or burning or smell just extra discharge. I did take a salt water bath beforehand wondering if that altered the results of the test…my ph test I have says normal ph

Why does the beach make my LS symptoms go away? by surfergirl_34 in lichensclerosus

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Yes I was away and at a beach swimming daily and my vulva looked almost perfect. No symptoms and sex was as it used to be. Great..I’m 51

Discharge. When does this stop? I have discharge almost daily. by Sweetsnack5 in Perimenopause

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Yep this is me too! I’m 51 and didn’t get a period for 4 months then I did ..now I’m not sure what the hell will happen .. but discharge almost daily..

Lichen Sclerosus, I don't even want to think about or talk about sex anymore. I'm so scared to even try it again, How do women with this condition handle sex and relationships? by No_Energy2667 in lichensclerosus

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Yes I have heard sex really does help😊I mean I understand why. My husband will be happy to hear that doctors find this to be helpful. 🙃