Menopausery

Absolutely - it’s had more than 16k likes now - and the male ego is incandescent with rage 🤣🤣🤣

It certainly does.

Weird menopause happening of the day…

Choking on your own saliva.

Or is that just me?

#menopause

It’s the truth.
A fact.
Not denigrating anyone.
Not casting shade.

In fact, it’s celebrating how amazing women are.

That comment, right now, has 12k likes. It also has a misogynist sh1tshow of a comment thread.

Pls see below, a small pick of responses…

#Misogyny

The misogyny on social media is incredible.

An acct on Insta asked ‘What's a quote about the realities of women that's stayed with you?’.

I responded with: ‘We are half the global population - and we birthed ALL OF THEM.’ 🧵👇

#misogyny

Emollients should only be used externally on the vulva. They come as a cream or ointment. They can be left on - no need to wipe away - and can also be used to ‘wash’ with.

Pls talk to your GP first, if you have any concerns.

#VaginalAtrophy

Emollient availability/cost will depend on where you live:

Epaderm, Hydromol, Cerave, Zeroderm, Zerocream, Cetraben, Epimax, Aproderm, Dermipar, Doublebase, Emollin.

This list is not exhaustive. 👇

then try mixing half the dose with a bland emollient to ‘dilute’ the medication - slowly increase ratio of meds to emollient after a few applications until using the full dose.

Suggested emollients 👇

If you’re starting with vulval oestrogen, it can sometimes burn/sting delicate tissues.

With untreated vaginal/vulval atrophy, the vulva can be sensitive due to dryness and micro tears.

Your vulva will recover with treatment but if using topical oestrogen is uncomfortable

Many of those women had VVA + just needed treatment to reduce risk of infection.

That’s without mentioning the impact on intimacy, relationships, mental health, physical health.

I’m helping to break the taboo - are you with me?

2/2

#Menopause

Was just asked why so little info is available on vaginal/vulval atrophy…

It’s because we’re taught to NOT discuss our vaginas/vulvas openly.

The thing is, VVA can be life limiting - you know those stories of older women dying of sepsis due to a UTI?

👇1/2

I know we’re moving forward slowly, but my heart aches when I think of the missed opportunities to help half the population. You’d think we were a minority!!! What do you think?

#Menopause

When it comes to vaginal atrophy...you need to know these 3 things:

1. Vaginal / vulval atrophy is treatable
2. You can have a sex life again
3. You don't have to suffer this awful condition!

Ask your doctor for vaginal oestrogen.

#estrogen #vaginalatrophy #hrt #dryness

ANYONE going through menopause, can end up with urinary incontinence. Having children might mean you are more at risk, but those who don’t can still end up with incontinence.

We really need better education on what menopause means to our bodies. 2/2

#MenopauseAwareness

Recent comment (from a woman!) on one of my socials:

“Peeing your pants is what happens to women who’ve had children. Child free women don’t have to worry about that thank god.”

Erm…no 😳😳😳

1/2

#menopause

Links:
British Menopause Society
pages 14-22
thebms.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Breast Cancer Org (US)
In the ‘Results’ section
www.breastcancer.org/research-new...

Obstetrics & Gynaecology
On the ‘In Brief’ tab
journals.lww.com/greenjournal...

Shout out to breast cancer warriors who are struggling with vaginal/vulval atrophy after breast cancer treatments.

You are INCREDIBLE - you’re going through so much - I truly hope your situation improves soon.

Links to studies on use of topical vaginal/vulval oestrogen in comments.

#breastcancer

They've weaponized the outrage cycle rather effectively, haven't they.

#Muskrat's Hitler salute will be several cycles off the consciousness and we'll all be frothing at the next hundred big outrages in a matter of days.

Gonna cut off some peeps. Some are relations but I'm not playing anymore. Fk-em

🌸 if you’ve had vaginal atrophy for a while, it’ll take time for your vaginal tissues to repair and strengthen, so be patient while you heal

🌺 you may need your dose tweaked if vaginal/vulval atrophy symptoms start again

#Menopause

If you’re just starting to use vaginal oestrogen tablets (Vagifem, Vagirux, Gina) here are some tips:

🌸. you don’t need to fully insert the applicator - halfway is fine

🌺 use a blob of lube (@yes_organics is great!) at entrance to your vagina, to help inserted tablet stay put

It absolutely is. So great you share info - you are a superstar! 🌟🌟🌟

Vaginal Estrogen can help if you have vaginal/vulval atrophy

#estrogen #hrt

do you have any of these symptoms? If yes, please see your doc - you may have vaginal/vulval atrophy #menopause

Nooooo!

Checking in at Breast Cancer Care Centre today + was asked to wear facemask. Happy to in an environment that takes care of immunocompromised people (including me) due to radio/chemo therapy.

3 people in area declined, or didn’t bother.

Wish I’d said something but I was stressed.

#BreastCancer

I hear you - I really thought he was a good guy. An ally.

Same.

🤣🤣🤣