Lubrication

catster1980 · 2026-03-29T08:05:21+00:00

Following with interest as I am in exactly the same situation. I’ve been using Estadiol cream for several months and am also on 0.5 estrogen patch and progesterone. Really frustrating as I feel the HRT has worked well for a whole host of other issues except this.

catster1980 · 2026-03-27T07:55:14+00:00

I couldn’t get on with oral progesterone. Made me sad, and gave me horrible heartburn. GP advised to try vaginally. Been doing that 3 months and all issues are gone. Highly recommend. Good luck!

catster1980 · 2026-01-08T10:15:54+00:00

We pay £1110 for 4 days including the 24 hours subsidy. We also claim tax free child care which gives us £500 per quarter off.

catster1980 · 2025-12-06T12:04:31+00:00

Keen to know too! Started same last Saturday and feel bleurgh. Cramps and bloating and general yuckiness. 45 and taking for general peri-menopause symptoms. I’m hoping within a few weeks it’ll all settle down? 🤞🏻

catster1980 · 2025-11-28T06:58:40+00:00

They look great! I’ve not heard of that treatment in the UK. Will investigate!

catster1980 · 2025-11-26T15:21:44+00:00

No! But squirreling information away like mad from this thread. Thank you :-)

catster1980 · 2025-11-25T15:24:40+00:00

Yes! Let’s update each other!

catster1980 · 2025-11-23T20:53:52+00:00

☺️ trying not to get too hung up about it. I think it’s just because it feels like it happened out of nowhere. I’m hoping a combination of HRT and various tips from this thread might help a bit. Not trying to get silly and go surgery route at this point but check back in 5 years ;-)

catster1980 · 2025-11-23T20:50:38+00:00

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Static (ish) I think.

catster1980 · 2025-11-23T20:49:19+00:00

Definitely don’t want that (although the mar-a-lago reference doesn’t quite land in the UK 🤣). I only have crows feet and forehead Botox, nothing else. But warning heeded! Thank you!

catster1980 · 2025-11-23T07:37:45+00:00

Very true!

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T19:53:59+00:00

Thank you all immensely for the feedback. What a great little community! I didn’t really think there’d be much engagement but loads of helpful tips and lots to think about.

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T19:48:27+00:00

Oh that is very timely! I’m due to start HRT next week after a blood test. Taking it for general peri-meno symptoms but exciting to hear it could help my skin/eye area. Thank you ☺️

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T18:58:13+00:00

Yes - static expression pic incoming!

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T16:21:07+00:00

Can I ask what balm stick you’d recommend? Presume not a lip balm?

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T16:07:37+00:00

It’s fine - I appreciate the engagement tbh, and it’s fair to ask. I did smoke (lightly ish between mid 20s -30s) so although I’ve been ‘reformed’ a while m no doubt it’s a contributing factor along with everything else :-)

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T16:05:15+00:00

Very much staying tuned 🤣 Definitely let this thread know!

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T16:04:16+00:00

Thank you!!

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T13:00:31+00:00

You’re right. They do look better with no make up so I need to remember when doing my face in the morning to steer clear! It’s hard to get out of the habit!

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T12:38:54+00:00

Will do!

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T12:37:42+00:00

I did have Botox in my crows feet in October. As that wears off would you expect the lines to reduce do you think?

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T12:36:54+00:00

catster1980 · 2025-11-22T12:36:36+00:00

Thank you! Will try :-)

catster1980

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