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12/09/08 10:21 AM

"My wife has type 2 and has a burning vaginal pain when having sex. Shes been using premarin creme but isn't working. Are there other treatments?"
Asked By: pepsiman  
Category: Weight Issues

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Type 2 diabetic for 10 years, Female, 5 foot tall, 165 lbs ,and dieting, ac1 levels between 5.5 and 6.0

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12/21/08 08:14 PM

Premarin cream can be used to treat the “symptom” of vaginal dryness, but the cause of vaginal dryness is much more complex, involving the balance of several hormones in the body. An approach which may be more helpful is consulting with a Health Care Professional who is experienced in the use of Natural “Bio-identical” Hormone Replacement Therapy, who can assess your wife’s hormonal balance and needs, and recommend the formulation of individualized hormone replacement therapy.
Answered By: Claire Blum
Accreditations: MS Ed, RN, CDE, CPT
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03/21/09 03:06 PM

I used Replens and only received some help from it. My OB-GYN recommended Astroglide before and if needed during sexual activity. It has really helped me make sex enjoyable and comfortable again. I am type 1 diabetic and menopausal. I
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02/08/09 01:49 PM

My wife has had excellent results with "Replens," a vaginal cream that helps dryness and other effects of menopause. (While not diabetic, she had a hysterectomy for ovarian cancer that was responsive to estrogen and progesterin(sp?), so that hormone replacement was precluded in her case.) Replens is over-the-counter, applied twice a week. KY jelly used as needed for intercourse is also a big help.
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