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If i have vaginal atrophy from menopause, but i do not want to use any estrogen creams, is there a more natural way to cure it? my vagina burns inside and looks a bit red, i do not like estrogen in any form. need advice on what to do to relieve it?

Q: if i have vaginal atrophy from menopause, but i do not want to use any estrogen creams, is there a more natural way to cure it? my vagina burns inside and looks a bit red, i do not like estrogen in any form. need advice on what to do to relieve it?

: Why no vaginal estrogen? It's very effective and avoids any possibility of side effects as might occur with oral estrogen treatment. Nothing else is likely to be as helpful -- but have a discussion with your gynecologist. Good luck.

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Why no vaginal estrogen? It's very effective and avoids any possibility of side effects as might occur with oral estrogen treatment. Nothing else is likely to be as helpful -- but have a discussion with your gynecologist. Good luck.

Answered 10/4/2023

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A member asked:

If i have vaginal atrophy from menopause, but i do not want to use any estrogen creams, is there a more natural way to cure it? my vagina burns inside and looks a bit red, i do not like estrogen in any form. need advice on what to do to relieve it?

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