ChristiMD Medical Group Thermiva is a win for feminine medicine that’s for sure. That male shaped radio frequency device is amazing. The CO2 laser from that other company is also very nice win. But what about Masculine medicine? Thermiva could be the answer for masculine medicine. Masculine medicine should have a female shaped version of that radio frequency device. Make a female shaped elastic version of that device. Otherwise masculine medicine will lag behind and that’s a form of inequality.
Thankyou ! thankyou! THANK-YOU! My Dr gave me Estrogen cream and I was so scared to used it! . But the vaginal dryness has been awful, awful! Don’t ever think your not helping people. You just saved my quality of life ,
This is what I hate about videos made by doctors. They always say let me know if you have any questions and comment below. I see many questions and I see absolutely no comments from the doctor. Except to say you're welcome. Stop offering to answer our questions if you don't intend to answer them.
@@pamelam7491 I think there needs to be a website or channel hosted by normal people who have had various experiences with all kinds of treatment and treatment providers to share with others. I find I get a lot of good info from the comment sections of these channels. Any thoughts?
She said to go to her website if you have questions because there is a space to ask questions privately. She didn't say to ask questions in the comments section.
These are not true doctors. Most of these docs on YT appear to be reading from Wikipedia. Thus, anyone can be a doc on YT. Did anyone look for her credentials. They can fake them too.
Another point to be made in the issues regarding the reasons for the acceleration of vaginal atrophy, is caffeine consumption, sugars and alcohol…of course these 3 habits in particular must be addressed regarding menopausal and post menopausal issues in their contribution towards the thinning and dryness do to the hormonal changes ……..Any foods and liquids that dehydrate are a culprit…..quality fats and getting a grip on food allergies will help considerably…….a more keto diet and quality fluids throughout the day…
So informative Dr. Christine! I’m 59, (post?) menopausal. The ads for vaginal rejuvenation make it sound like it’s this sexy frivolous thing for young women who want a tighter vagina for their man. Gave up on sex and relationships when it was so painful, I bled and cried. I tried the estrogen cream sporadically, messy didn’t know what I was doing, basically not instructed and too mortified to ask. Suffering in silence for too many years. Now I know. Thank you! You may have changed my life 🎉
After I shower. I put a little on my finger and insert. I wear a panty liner to keep off of underwear. Before intercourse I do the same. Coconut has other benefits as well. I used to get many yeast infections. Now it it rare. It is supposed to have antifungal properties.
Dr's getting rich from women trying to trick their bodies!! ITS ALL NATURAL!! YOU'RE OLDER, AND THATS OK!!! EVERYONE AGES OUT OF ACTIVITY THEY DID WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG!!
Thank you, this is where we can get our real answers to problems, our doctors offices are too busy and controlled to be of help. Thank heaven for You Tube where the real doctors are. Thanks to all you wonderful Doctors.
Making and drinking my own kefir changed my life with this issue. I make desserts with kefir too and since consuming have had no issues and believe me the irritation drove me insane. All good now. Bx
The Mona Lisa Touch is expensive in Australia ($600 - $700) per visit. There's 3 visits initially and I needed top ups every 5-6 months. This cannot be claimed on medicare, so costs are completely out of pocket. The treatment itself remained painful for me, even when using a topical anaesthetic cream. It also takes 5-10 days to recover and starts to deteriorate about a month before the next treatment. So not ideal. The oestrogen based cream is also required. So for many of us, this is a big cost undertaking with patchy results. I can't help wondering if men suffered this problem if the treatments would be better and free!
Your comment about men is stupid. It's up to women to fix women's problems not men. How are men meant to know the problems if they don't suffer from it themselves? Do you know older men's problems and what they feel like? And if you did, would they be your first priority to cure or would it be issues you understand better yourself?
@@gloriasaliba3395 it may have been rude to say "stupid" but it wasn't vulgar. Modern women criticize men at every turn for everything, including their natural behaviours when our own natural traits are no better or no worse. Why should our problems be solved by men? Where are all the feminists training as doctors to cure women's issues? Or do they just wait for men to do it for them?🤷♂️
I just came across your video. I started having all of that problem including pelvic pain. I went to a “Duke” Doctor and it was the biggest disappointment in my experience with a Gyno. My other resolution was seeing a “Pelvis Therapy”. She was so helpful that following her advice my condition have gotten better!!
Hey! I’d like to hear how therapy helped you!! didn’t follow thru w/ pelvic therapy b/c it didn’t seem ,during assessment ,like the Therapist could address how it might help the inner pain w/sex-my only complaint-She set me up to work on the pSos muscles …..which I can do at home. With a $50 copay in these tough times…if she didn’t know how therapy could address my issue, I never went back. 😬
There are good male doctors, but I always gravitate to women doctors. When I was in my 20's a male Gyno squeezed my uterus like a friggen lemon! I started bleedng and stormed out of there saying "If you send me a bill, I will send it back to you in a million little pieces!" I pity his wife! Been successfully going to women ever since.
@@laraoneal7284 My partner loves using coconut oil. Listening to him you'd think it's the best thing next to sliced bread and pockets. It absolutely works for is but I would personally like to have something that is spontaneous and doesn't have to be kept around for use at the time. And that doesn't stain the sheets. The first time we tried it I had handprints on my sheets thst took multiple washes to get out. I recently turned 50 and he 57. Our sex life is AMAZING!!!!! But as we age, things definitely change. I had a hysterectomy 2 1/2 years ago and even though I kept my ovaries, dryness became a big problem in my opinion. He says it's not a problem but for me it is. Also, the ability to orgasm changed. I am utterly fulfilled with our sex life yet I'd still like to have the kind of orgasms I did prior to the hysterectomy. We are all about experimenting and experiencing new levels of physical intimacy. And for our ages, I think we do pretty darn well. Fantabulous even!!!!!!!!! My sex life is way better than it ever was in my 20s and 30s. Granted, a partner can make all the difference. My late husband was not passionate or any of the things most women want. When I met my current partner 8 years ago, he rocked my world!! I think I rocked his as well. Eight years later and we're still going strong. He is kind, positive, passionate and compassionate. It makes it so much better when your partner is that way. I didn't realize how amazing sex could be until I was in my early 40s. I am certainly not willing to give it up for some dryness.
I found each of my four Mona Lisa procedures extremely painful. I stuck with all four sessions desperately seeking a solution to dryness. The outcome was short term so I now use silicone daily and have gotten much relief.
Use a thick baby bottom cream. Works better than hormone creams etc. And stays on longer. Don't use immediately before being with your husband as it dulls everything down, use coconut oil or similar.
My wife is 58 and battling this. We tried to get the doctor to give her some estrogen suppositories and we did our research on that, they absolutely do not cause cancer and the doctor would not give them to us because they said it could cause cancer. I don’t understand how their knowledge could be that bad.
Tried the estrogen cream…Dr. told me there would be no side effects. Within a couple of days I was experiencing hot flashes. I guess everyone is different. ( Went through menopause early.. breezed through it…totally done at 41. Was quite happy about that 😊. ). I just rely on OTC lubricants and it works.
@Blue Razz what still works for me is the "Good Love" vaginally gel, you can find it in Amazon. And Coconut oil for the vulvar area. Sometimes I put a little tea tree oil or lavender oil on my coconut oil. Works like a charm!! Hope it helps!!🙏
@@bellenatural54 Yes, I use the coconut oil and even up vag a little e too. Works good, just wish the lubrication would last longer. Thanks for comment..
The very next day I started spotting. My doctor didn’t even tell me it was estrogen. When you spot you’re supposed to call your doctor right away. I just stopped using it. I am liking what I am reading about coconut oil.
Thank you I have pretty much given up hope.not just intercourse but just having any intimacy with my beautiful wife of 23 years. That is what I miss the most.For b the past two years we barely touch one another. Recently I suffered a stroke and thought that this is the end I will never be able to physically love my love again and that thought alone almost destroyed me. But that fear became the reason to fight back and now doctor you have given me real hope again. Thank you so much.
Such helpful info Dr. Christi! I had no idea there were so many options. After 3 kiddos it's comforting to know there are so many options. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
About Thermiva or Mona Lisa: How do we get practioners to protect the 12 O'clock and 6 O'Clock areas of the vagina? 12 O'Clock has the urethra and G-spot and 6 O'Clock has the rectum both areas should be protected according to my pelvic floor PT and other PT authors!
I used the brand Vagifem for years, sourcing it for an affordable price overseas. The possibility of buying it online dried up early in 2017 (draw your own conclusions). I felt desperate. I ordered Vitamin E suppositories for the vagina--but by 2020 I experienced some desperate symptoms, indicative of cystocele (bladder prolapse). On a Facebook forum, I learned that doctors in the UK prescribed Estriol to women before surgery in order to tone up/strengthen their vaginal walls. I was able to source this cream online. My symptoms disappeared. Ladies, we need estrogen. Get it, get it, get it.
I tried that cream, hated it and it did absolutely nothing for me. Had my first Mona Lisa Touch treatment and it was AMAZING. I will say that if you are super dry down there it does hurt a bit. Or it did for me. 🤷🏻♀️Nothing terrible and it wasn’t a big deal to me. My dr worked on me for 20 min the first time. She says she does a double dose the first time so you feel better a lot more quickly. Have to say that worked and I was glad I put up with the 20 mins.
Moonwvr 7 this is a three treatment package deal. It’s pricey. Where I live it’s $1800. I’m getting the third treatment tomorrow. It’s changed my life. No more horrible pain! She says you need a follow up treatment every year and that’s $400. For me it’s worth every penny. I was much better after the 1st treatment.
@@dianasimplifies my UTI’s never stopped..still having painful sex…not sure what you mean by different Dr could do a better job?? A laser is a laser is a laser??
The cream (estradiol) caused me to have high blood pressure, pelvic pains, headaches and burning, sleepiness that all happened in 1 treatment that lasted 4 days. Had to stop that .
I am a 56 yr old who just using estrogen cream as due to my incontinence and they meaning my doctors want to fit me with a pessary thank you for some of your tips
It's all happening naturally! Stop wasting time and money trying to force your body to be younger, it's not, medical nonsense is getting rich from women trying to manipulate their bodies, just enjoy your life, you won't die if you're not having sex, nature says you're done.
Pumpkin seed oil thickens the lining inside and great for the skin. Take cold pressed 1 tabel spoon every day. Estroil cream, in general, is a life saver:)
@@nietzschesmuse I take pumpkin seed oil every day, cold pressed. You can buy it capsules or oil in a bottle. I take 1 table spoon every day. You can put it in your salad. I buy Life-flo BIEstro care body cream with estriol and estradiol. These estrogen are less aggressive compare to estrogen creams but they get job done. I use this cream on my face too.
I used the Estrogen cream for several months with no improvement. So I did 4 sessions of the Mona Lisa which was very painful and I bled quite a bit so I quit having the Mona Lisa and it was also very expensive. Still searching for a treatment that works without pain.
My obgyn has the Mona Lisa & said I would be a good candidate foe it but my Horizon insurance wouldn't cover it. Now I am on Medicare & Medicare won't cover it. The cost was something crazy like $2500 per visit. Why aren't doctors pushing the new technology to the insurance companies + letting them know these treatments help + should be paid for?
Went through menopause 10 years ago. I'm 68 and have no symptoms except dryness. I can't believe they call it atrophy!! It almost makes me angry. Do they have something equally disgusting to call one of the man problems 😂 Yuva Fem vaginal tablets work with no side effects for me. I only use one a week because I wanted to use the least amount as possible to resolve the symptom. It also cuts down on the cost. I tried the cream a few years ago and stopped as it made me feel hormonal again. But there are probably different versions of everything.
My gyn prescribed estrogen cream. In NJ it cost $450!!! And not covered by insurance. I buy it from Canada for $75. One tube lasts a few months. I’m going to try the coconut oil.
I have had Mona - and get it each year! Painful after you have it but pain goes away. Now I also do Diasport. what I hate is that all of this Hass to be paid out of pocket and insurance pays nothing for women’s care. That’s despicable the Mona cost $2800 initially and then 900 every year the Diasport cost is $600. And the first two have to be three months apart. I am so blessed to have the means to have this done I feel so sorry for any woman and supposedly it’s like 80% of women post my menopausal have issues.
I've had both, no issues, and no chance my husband is leaving me because if SEX, how sad there are so many women who live with this fear and can't just enjoy being alive:(
I disagree that the Mona Lisa treatment is not painful! I found it very physically painful and financially painful. Did not work for me and $1500 later I better. No guarantee that it will be successful so buyer beware
I was on HRT and all the estrogen did for me was mess up my thyroid. It seems some people's body store the estrogen. Didn't work for me. Will again. Thank you
@@djuanaberuk9908 have had two treatments thus far - one to go. Less pain and irritation in the area. Skin seems to be getting thicker and back to normal. 🙂
I just found your channel. I have had the MLT done 3 times already and I am still facing some dryness, but it has improved. I also feel like my sex drive has diminished quit a bit. Is there anything we can take to improve that?
A friend of mine used the oestrogen cream for vaginal dryness and was reassured by her doctor that it was totally safe. Failed to mention that it can lead to endometrial hyperplasia - the treatment for which is no fun at all - either a coil which has a risk of breast cancer, or a hysterectomy with all its potential complications. Still waiting for results whether the E.H is malignant or not. In the Ik we are now selling this stuff over the counter - hope there is a warning on the packet that you should get an ultrasound every few years to make sure you are not getting EH. So glad that I had fibroids in my 40s and from that did research on the menopause - prepared by ensuring the healthy weight with normal body fay (around 20% - fat stores oestrogen) and took herbs for my adrenals - these glands kick in during the menopause to produce some oestrogen - providing a cushion for the "transition". They cannot do that if you have adrenal exhaustion from stress etc). Also a healthy gut microbiome. As a result had a menopause with no symptoms whatsoever - just periods were every 6 months for 2 years and then stopped. I did not expect this - i had had problems with my thyroid, so I was not optimistic that my endocrine would do well in menoapuse - but it did. I feel for those who do not do well and ths symptomes are not fun to say the least - but the reasons why they stopped dishing out hormones has not gone away - it is just cancer seems to be normalised. Another friend in her 80s was on HRT for years - it did give her symptom relief - but she is now on treatment for breast cancer - the side effects of the tablets are not fun. Another firend was on HRT as had to have a hysterectomy when young. She has done very well - apart from DVT which nearly killed her. Fortunately survived and she is doing very well on blood thinners. So she has got through it ok. I am sure that HRT when properly monitored has its place - but we need to go into this with our eyes open - then you can monitor for potential risks to ctach any problems early. Also you can make lifestyle changes - eg healthy diet etc, and this may impove your outlook. The trouble is, if people are told something is completely safe ( and docotr's definition of safe is not the same as the idea of safe that the person taking the meds, has.), they may continue with unhealthy habits - stuff you can get away with when young, but not with ageing DNA So not saying don;t take - but do a risk benefit analysis on the reality - not on reassurances. I hope you find a happy and healthy path through the menopause and do your own reading and research. Love the tip below about coconut oil Fortunately don't need at present (in my 60s now and 10 years post menopause) - but something to bear in mind
Thank you for this! I have discovered to my horror just how much "doctors" are really just overpaid pharmaceutical reps during the past two years. I have zero trust at this point in anything the medical establishment suggests and have found the best advice from those, like you, who give jumping off points for research into finding my own solutions. Which herbs did you find the most beneficial for adrenal support?
Three doctors have disregarded this It is absolutely nonsense I think a 30 + year study had to prove something. The writing on the boxes is coming off. the stuff doesn't even get into the blood stream equals one oral pill of estro a year .
My great doctor in India told me this time to get rid of everything and apply coconut oil I’m Gona try that sincerely Iv been suffering with u explained stinging in urinal area and frequent Utis Horrible disease !
I've been using estrogen vaginal cream. It helped reducing dryness but my vulva hurts a lot. Whatever I apply it hurts! Can't even sit. Does coconut oil help you?
I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosis at menopause, and I have been using Betaderm cream for over 20 years now and I get checked regularly by my GP. I have experienced complete atrophy of the labia folds over the years but, recently, the condition seems to be responding well to just Sudocream application and/or Vaseline. I have not used the Betaderm cream now for over a month and my condition seems fine and I’m not experiencing any itching or burning hardly at all. Do I need to worry about further atrophy of the genitalia or worsening of incontinence from discontinuing the Betaderm? I was concerned about the prolonged use of the steroid so I stopped using it as an experiment. I was also noticing some swelling of my face recently and some occasional sweating. Are there withdrawal symptoms from discontinuing the Betaderm? Many thanks for your channel - it is very informative and the comments are helpful.
I spent maybe over 700 dollars on different oils and cremes for my itch and soreness in vigina I got tested in December 2022 I had Tinea I was Recommended Lamisil Gel. Gel sticks to the skin better than creme. It takes 7 straight days before you will feel results. What I did was shower in the morning rub in Vaseline then wash at night put on Lamisil Gel.
I was diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosis a year ago. My doctor acted like it wasn’t a big deal, and basically only told me to change my brand of toilet paper. It’s miserable! I’m looking for a new doctor and getting help from my dermatologist.
@@TexSquirrelSorry to hear that your doctor is a moron. Lichen is not caused by toilet paper nor will it go away from stopping certain brands of toilet paper. I believe Clobetasol cream is best when there’s a flare up. But I’m not a doc. Mention that to your new doc😊
Are there effects on mood when atrophy is at its worst. I have the symptoms you described but mood and temporary hot flashes as well. Probably 10 years past menopause symptoms.
I saw your post and I know that you and the others are unaware of the solution I have used for over 20 years--to de-age. Homeopathic remedies are "safe" and you can use them at home. NO such thing as Bio-ID hormones. Ask for Mohr
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Vaginal atrophy is a big problem. But there are great solutions! I hope this video helped you. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Dr I get frequent UTI after intercourse
That is a very common problem and I recommend that you see your urologist about that. All the best!
Thanks Dr
I do have problem of vagina dryness
ChristiMD Medical Group Thermiva is a win for feminine medicine that’s for sure. That male shaped radio frequency device is amazing.
The CO2 laser from that other company is also very nice win.
But what about Masculine medicine? Thermiva could be the answer for masculine medicine.
Masculine medicine should have a female shaped version of that radio frequency device. Make a female shaped elastic version of that device.
Otherwise masculine medicine will lag behind and that’s a form of inequality.
Thankyou ! thankyou! THANK-YOU! My Dr gave me Estrogen cream and I was so scared to used it! . But the vaginal dryness has been awful, awful! Don’t ever think your not helping people. You just saved my quality of life
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Thank you!
This is what I hate about videos made by doctors. They always say let me know if you have any questions and comment below. I see many questions and I see absolutely no comments from the doctor. Except to say you're welcome. Stop offering to answer our questions if you don't intend to answer them.
I noticed the same thing.
So true and frustrating
@@pamelam7491 I think there needs to be a website or channel hosted by normal people who have had various experiences with all kinds of treatment and treatment providers to share with others. I find I get a lot of good info from the comment sections of these channels. Any thoughts?
She said to go to her website if you have questions because there is a space to ask questions privately. She didn't say to ask questions in the comments section.
These are not true doctors. Most of these docs on YT appear to be reading from Wikipedia. Thus, anyone can be a doc on YT. Did anyone look for her credentials. They can fake them too.
Another point to be made in the issues regarding the reasons for the acceleration of vaginal atrophy,
is caffeine consumption, sugars and alcohol…of course these 3 habits in particular must be addressed regarding menopausal and post menopausal issues in their contribution towards the thinning and dryness do to the hormonal changes ……..Any foods and liquids that dehydrate are a culprit…..quality fats and getting a grip on food allergies will help considerably…….a more keto diet and quality fluids throughout the day…
So informative Dr. Christine! I’m 59, (post?) menopausal. The ads for vaginal rejuvenation make it sound like it’s this sexy frivolous thing for young women who want a tighter vagina for their man. Gave up on sex and relationships when it was so painful, I bled and cried. I tried the estrogen cream sporadically, messy didn’t know what I was doing, basically not instructed and too mortified to ask. Suffering in silence for too many years. Now I know. Thank you! You may have changed my life 🎉
I had the Mona Lisa Treatment…….it works, I noticed a difference after the first of 3 treatments.
Sadly not covered by insurance so only wealthy women can get this done. I live in constant pain since menopause.
Agree
I use the cream every second night and it works well.
have you tried castor oil ? it may be interesting and all natural. consuming kefir may help too.
I had a hysterectomy in 2014. I have been using Coconut oil for dryness every day. Also for a lubricant.. It has been a lifesaver.
I use coconut oil as well. Cheap and needs no prescription. It works amazingly well.
@@marilynvanos3081 Hello how and when do you use the coconut oil ?
A LIFESAVER? BEING LUBRICATED HAS SAVED YOUR LIFE?! WTF?!
After my Hysterectomy, it is very painful if I don't use a lubricant. I don't produce it. It literally feels like sandpaper inside. Horrible
After I shower. I put a little on my finger and insert. I wear a panty liner to keep off of underwear.
Before intercourse I do the same.
Coconut has other benefits as well. I used to get many yeast infections. Now it it rare. It is supposed to have antifungal properties.
I’d rather use coconut oil or olive oil,all the other stuff sound a bit too medical for me ,thanks for the information👏🏻👏🏻❤️
I love that you are sharing your expertise online, with others. Very few doctors do that.
Thanks for that encouragement!
@@Easy_cure_by_drobelawhat did she say or advise you to do for estrogen
@@Easy_cure_by_drobela HOW?
Dr's getting rich from women trying to trick their bodies!! ITS ALL NATURAL!! YOU'RE OLDER, AND THATS OK!!! EVERYONE AGES OUT OF ACTIVITY THEY DID WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG!!
Thank you, this is where we can get our real answers to problems, our doctors offices are too busy and controlled to be of help. Thank heaven for You Tube where the real doctors are. Thanks to all you wonderful Doctors.
Thank you for your comment
Making and drinking my own kefir changed my life with this issue. I make desserts with kefir too and since consuming have had no issues and believe me the irritation drove me insane. All good now. Bx
Oh that’s interesting, kefir 👍 because as you say the irritation is driving me insane even with using pessaries
I'M GLAD THAT I STUMBLE YOUR CHANNEL, DR.CHRISTI YOU ARE MORE ARTICULATE THIS VAGINAL ISSUE THAN MY PREVIOUS UROGYNE.
I’m right there with you! I even have an appointment with my urogynocologist tomorrow!
The Mona Lisa Touch is expensive in Australia ($600 - $700) per visit. There's 3 visits initially and I needed top ups every 5-6 months. This cannot be claimed on medicare, so costs are completely out of pocket. The treatment itself remained painful for me, even when using a topical anaesthetic cream. It also takes 5-10 days to recover and starts to deteriorate about a month before the next treatment. So not ideal. The oestrogen based cream is also required. So for many of us, this is a big cost undertaking with patchy results. I can't help wondering if men suffered this problem if the treatments would be better and free!
Here in the US our health insurance companies cover Viagra and other male impotency drugs. Yeah...
Your comment about men is stupid. It's up to women to fix women's problems not men. How are men meant to know the problems if they don't suffer from it themselves? Do you know older men's problems and what they feel like? And if you did, would they be your first priority to cure or would it be issues you understand better yourself?
@@loots9821sadly you missed the point of her statement - no need to be so incredibly rude and vulgar
@@gloriasaliba3395 it may have been rude to say "stupid" but it wasn't vulgar. Modern women criticize men at every turn for everything, including their natural behaviours when our own natural traits are no better or no worse. Why should our problems be solved by men? Where are all the feminists training as doctors to cure women's issues? Or do they just wait for men to do it for them?🤷♂️
It would be free.. women need better healthcare
I just came across your video.
I started having all of that problem including pelvic pain.
I went to a “Duke” Doctor and it was the biggest disappointment in my experience with a Gyno.
My other resolution was seeing a “Pelvis Therapy”. She was so helpful that following her advice my condition have gotten better!!
Hi maam.is pelvis exercise really help to this problem?is it kegel exercise?pls help.i felt a lot of pain this time.thank you
Hey! I’d like to hear how therapy helped you!! didn’t follow thru w/ pelvic therapy b/c it didn’t seem ,during assessment ,like the Therapist could address how it might help the inner pain w/sex-my only complaint-She set me up to work on the pSos muscles …..which I can do at home. With a $50 copay in these tough times…if she didn’t know how therapy could address my issue, I never went back. 😬
You are right. This helps as well.
There are good male doctors, but I always gravitate to women doctors. When I was in my 20's a male Gyno squeezed my uterus like a friggen lemon! I started bleedng and stormed out of there saying "If you send me a bill, I will send it back to you in a million little pieces!" I pity his wife! Been successfully going to women ever since.
@@bluerazz3504 why anyone would go to a male gyno is beyond my comprehension. [he is certainly divorced by now]
Replens and Omega 7. Game changers and a fraction of the cost. No estrogen.
How long do you have to use them
Amy R. Replens burned like fire on me . Never again I’m using coconut oil but I may need something stronger.
@@seemarie Replens is an over the counter moisturising cream. However, I also experienced severe burning when I used it.
Where do you get omega 7?
@@laraoneal7284 My partner loves using coconut oil. Listening to him you'd think it's the best thing next to sliced bread and pockets. It absolutely works for is but I would personally like to have something that is spontaneous and doesn't have to be kept around for use at the time. And that doesn't stain the sheets. The first time we tried it I had handprints on my sheets thst took multiple washes to get out. I recently turned 50 and he 57. Our sex life is AMAZING!!!!! But as we age, things definitely change. I had a hysterectomy 2 1/2 years ago and even though I kept my ovaries, dryness became a big problem in my opinion. He says it's not a problem but for me it is. Also, the ability to orgasm changed. I am utterly fulfilled with our sex life yet I'd still like to have the kind of orgasms I did prior to the hysterectomy. We are all about experimenting and experiencing new levels of physical intimacy. And for our ages, I think we do pretty darn well. Fantabulous even!!!!!!!!! My sex life is way better than it ever was in my 20s and 30s. Granted, a partner can make all the difference. My late husband was not passionate or any of the things most women want. When I met my current partner 8 years ago, he rocked my world!! I think I rocked his as well. Eight years later and we're still going strong. He is kind, positive, passionate and compassionate. It makes it so much better when your partner is that way. I didn't realize how amazing sex could be until I was in my early 40s. I am certainly not willing to give it up for some dryness.
my finger , tongue
and 3'rd leg. have always been most useful in helping most women over 55' with this ailment
Oh really now. Do you travel?
I found each of my four Mona Lisa procedures extremely painful. I stuck with all four sessions desperately seeking a solution to dryness. The outcome was short term so I now use silicone daily and have gotten much relief.
thank u
Same. Short.
What kind of silicone?
@@jeanluby4636 Maude Silicone personal lubricant
pain is a warning. wtf is up with doctors? do they ever do anything right?
I had this 7 times..
HONESTLY...its worth the money and time you have getting cured.
I' have no more pain n discomfort.
How many x do you have to have the treatments???
Thank you for being so direct and informative. Feel like a life saver has been tossed.
Fortunately my Bartholin's glands
work really great.
Really. Really. Great.
Thanks for your concern.
Use a thick baby bottom cream. Works better than hormone creams etc. And stays on longer. Don't use immediately before being with your husband as it dulls everything down, use coconut oil or similar.
My wife is 58 and battling this. We tried to get the doctor to give her some estrogen suppositories and we did our research on that, they absolutely do not cause cancer and the doctor would not give them to us because they said it could cause cancer. I don’t understand how their knowledge could be that bad.
The ignorance is very prevalent, unfortunately. Find another doctor or explore the new online options to receive estrogen suppositories in the mail!
This gives me a little hope!
Can u list the vaginal estrogens we can buy over counter? And the best lubricant?
Sprouts carries a product to use also Calendula ointment!
I wish you were in South Florida. You’re so knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing.
DR OBELA HEALING HOME ON RUclips CURED ME TOTALLY.
Just came across this in the middle of the night, and I've come to the conclusion that it is better to be a man. But then again we have a prostate.
Tried the estrogen cream…Dr. told me there would be no side effects. Within a couple of days I was experiencing hot flashes. I guess everyone is different. ( Went through menopause early.. breezed through it…totally done at 41. Was quite happy about that 😊. ). I just rely on OTC lubricants and it works.
Can you share which ones?
@Blue Razz what still works for me is the "Good Love" vaginally gel, you can find it in Amazon. And Coconut oil for the vulvar area. Sometimes I put a little tea tree oil or lavender oil on my coconut oil. Works like a charm!! Hope it helps!!🙏
@@bellenatural54 Yes, I use the coconut oil and even up vag a little e too. Works good, just wish the lubrication would last longer. Thanks for comment..
The very next day I started spotting. My doctor didn’t even tell me it was estrogen. When you spot you’re supposed to call your doctor right away. I just stopped using it. I am liking what I am reading about coconut oil.
Thank you I have pretty much given up hope.not just intercourse but just having any intimacy with my beautiful wife of 23 years. That is what I miss the most.For b the past two years we barely touch one another. Recently I suffered a stroke and thought that this is the end I will never be able to physically love my love again and that thought alone almost destroyed me. But that fear became the reason to fight back and now doctor you have given me real hope again. Thank you so much.
Such helpful info Dr. Christi! I had no idea there were so many options. After 3 kiddos it's comforting to know there are so many options. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
Hopefully you won't need surgery!
DR OBELA HEALING HOME ON RUclips CURED ME TOTALLY
About Thermiva or Mona Lisa: How do we get practioners to protect the 12 O'clock and 6 O'Clock areas of the vagina? 12 O'Clock has the urethra and G-spot and 6 O'Clock has the rectum both areas should be protected according to my pelvic floor PT and other PT authors!
I used the brand Vagifem for years, sourcing it for an affordable price overseas. The possibility of buying it online dried up early in 2017 (draw your own conclusions). I felt desperate. I ordered Vitamin E suppositories for the vagina--but by 2020 I experienced some desperate symptoms, indicative of cystocele (bladder prolapse). On a Facebook forum, I learned that doctors in the UK prescribed Estriol to women before surgery in order to tone up/strengthen their vaginal walls. I was able to source this cream online. My symptoms disappeared. Ladies, we need estrogen. Get it, get it, get it.
Wonderful! Thank you so much! God bless you as well! Sis!
Same to you!
I tried that cream, hated it and it did absolutely nothing for me. Had my first Mona Lisa Touch treatment and it was AMAZING. I will say that if you are super dry down there it does hurt a bit. Or it did for me. 🤷🏻♀️Nothing terrible and it wasn’t a big deal to me. My dr worked on me for 20 min the first time. She says she does a double dose the first time so you feel better a lot more quickly. Have to say that worked and I was glad I put up with the 20 mins.
Diana how many treatments did you need?
Moonwvr 7 this is a three treatment package deal. It’s pricey. Where I live it’s $1800. I’m getting the third treatment tomorrow. It’s changed my life. No more horrible pain! She says you need a follow up treatment every year and that’s $400. For me it’s worth every penny. I was much better after the 1st treatment.
Sorry to say that I had Mona Lisa laser treatment (3x) and it did not work at all! $$$ dollars later and it did not help! Do not use!
@@zinazina2132 I think it may depend on the Dr. And the machine.
@@dianasimplifies my UTI’s never stopped..still having painful sex…not sure what you mean by different Dr could do a better job?? A laser is a laser is a laser??
The cream (estradiol) caused me to have high blood pressure, pelvic pains, headaches and burning, sleepiness that all happened in 1 treatment that lasted 4 days. Had to stop that .
I am a 56 yr old who just using estrogen cream as due to my incontinence and they meaning my doctors want to fit me with a pessary thank you for some of your tips
WOW thank you - Options I did not know of! And options with out B- CA risks! THANK YOU
God bless you and the work you do for women, Dr. Christi! I’m so looking forward to a healthier life for and beyond 2020. 🙏🏽💕🥥🥗🥑🥰🙏🏽
DR OBELA HEALING HOME ON RUclips CURED ME TOTALLY
. Excellent presentation. Very informative. I will research cost comparisons. Thanks for the info!
Thank you so much for addressing this. This is exactly what is happening to me!
It's all happening naturally! Stop wasting time and money trying to force your body to be younger, it's not, medical nonsense is getting rich from women trying to manipulate their bodies, just enjoy your life, you won't die if you're not having sex, nature says you're done.
Thank you for talking about this subject. I found it very helpful.
Pumpkin seed oil thickens the lining inside and great for the skin. Take cold pressed 1 tabel spoon every day. Estroil cream, in general, is a life saver:)
Did you tried pumpkin seed oil? What is Estriol made of please?
@@nietzschesmuse I take pumpkin seed oil every day, cold pressed. You can buy it capsules or oil in a bottle. I take 1 table spoon every day. You can put it in your salad. I buy Life-flo BIEstro care body cream with estriol and estradiol. These estrogen are less aggressive compare to estrogen creams but they get job done. I use this cream on my face too.
@@Maria_Serbina Where do you put his cream? Is it just on the body, or is it supposed to be applied to vaginal area only?
Estrogen gave me vertigo. It was terrible. Thanks to a urogynecologist.
I used the Estrogen cream for several months with no improvement. So I did 4 sessions of the Mona Lisa which was very painful and I bled quite a bit so I quit having the Mona Lisa and it was also very expensive. Still searching for a treatment that works without pain.
Thank you very much DR, and thank you for everyone are sharing your experienced.I will try the coconut oil , I hope it will work for me .
I found olive oil no good as it got really uncomfortably hot and was absorbed too quickly, coconut oil on the other hand was really good.
My obgyn has the Mona Lisa & said I would be a good candidate foe it but my Horizon insurance wouldn't cover it. Now I am on Medicare & Medicare won't cover it. The cost was something crazy like $2500 per visit. Why aren't doctors pushing the new technology to the insurance companies + letting them know these treatments help + should be paid for?
thank you for compassionately sharing your hard-won expertise with others :-)
You are welcome!
God bless you Christi!
Went through menopause 10 years ago. I'm 68 and have no symptoms except dryness. I can't believe they call it atrophy!! It almost makes me angry. Do they have something equally disgusting to call one of the man problems 😂 Yuva Fem vaginal tablets work with no side effects for me. I only use one a week because I wanted to use the least amount as possible to resolve the symptom. It also cuts down on the cost. I tried the cream a few years ago and stopped as it made me feel hormonal again. But there are probably different versions of everything.
WOW! i have all of this, didnt relate my many uti's to it. will get to doc asap! thank you
I like your video and leave my thump up.. thank for this nice info..
My gyn prescribed estrogen cream. In NJ it cost $450!!! And not covered by insurance. I buy it from Canada for $75. One tube lasts a few months. I’m going to try the coconut oil.
I do not have a vagina but I found your video extremely informative and very, very useful.
Thanks!
nNO VAG-j j ? , not a girl girl!!!
I am a breast cancer survivor and my gyn suggested coconut oil vaginally daily to keep tissues supple.
Best and thorough video on vagina atrophy treatments. I have atrophy and started hormone cream. Hope it helps.
I'm no doctor but , no joke, I've had to deal with a lot of vaginal dryness over the years. My saliva has always solved the problem.
Lol
Interesting
I have had Mona - and get it each year! Painful after you have it but pain goes away. Now I also do Diasport. what I hate is that all of this Hass to be paid out of pocket and insurance pays nothing for women’s care. That’s despicable the Mona cost $2800 initially and then 900 every year the Diasport cost is $600. And the first two have to be three months apart. I am so blessed to have the means to have this done I feel so sorry for any woman and supposedly it’s like 80% of women post my menopausal have issues.
What is Diasport?
I just bumped into your video and so interesting topic, you got me added to your subscription
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Good information to know. Love that there are multiple remedies.
Thanks for watching, Heather!
DR OBELA HEALING HOME ON RUclips CURED ME TOTALLY
Pumpkin seeds powder helped me with dryness. BAM!!!
Awesome!
Thank so much for the info. my friend had the Mona Lisa T and thrilled with it !!
Great video especially useful for us women with mastectomyies and ovaries removed, have had a lot pain, thank you
I've had both, no issues, and no chance my husband is leaving me because if SEX, how sad there are so many women who live with this fear and can't just enjoy being alive:(
Where does this estrogen come from? What is it comprised of?
So, thanks for the tips. I hope I’ll find that in my state.
I am ready for my appt for the Mona Lisa T...best thing is to be proactive Thank you Doctor Christi !
Hello 👋 how’re you doing?
Thank God. Now I don't have to listen to that infernal squeaking anymore.
Thank you for your videos. Do these work for someone 10 years after menopause, as well?
Do your research! I wasted $1,500 on this treatment, 5 years ago! It's a scam!
So much information and succinctly shared. Thank you.
Thank you for this information. It gives me hope.
DR OBELA HEALING HOME ON RUclips CURED ME TOTALLY.
Coconut or olive oil?? Wow! Mind blown! Thanks!!
I disagree that the Mona Lisa treatment is not painful! I found it very physically painful and financially painful. Did not work for me and $1500 later I better. No guarantee that it will be successful so buyer beware
I was on HRT and all the estrogen did for me was mess up my thyroid. It seems some people's body store the estrogen. Didn't work for me. Will again. Thank you
Thank you. Had my first Mona tx. Today.
Pamela how did it go? What were your results?
@@djuanaberuk9908 have had two treatments thus far - one to go. Less pain and irritation in the area. Skin seems to be getting thicker and back to normal. 🙂
I see my new obgyn this week. Thank you for this. Thank you so much.
I just found your channel. I have had the MLT done 3 times already and I am still facing some dryness, but it has improved. I also feel like my sex drive has diminished quit a bit. Is there anything we can take to improve that?
Perhaps maca supplement?
The European Union medical experts have stated that Estradiol Cream should only be for max 4wks.Check out their report.
Well do your own research because pharmaceutical is their to make money. They aren't consistent with there info
what is the better treatment? radio frequency or laser?? Which gives best results or how can one determine which treatment would best? thank you
DR OBELA HEALING HOME ON RUclips CURED ME TOTALLY
So happy I found you on RUclips ❣
Thank you very much for the information I am 78year and I suffer tremendous pain from dryness
Thank u so much for the advice using coconut oil and olive oil.
Thats great bec other lubricants are not good for me.👍🙏❤
What is the safest treatment for a post-menopausal woman with a history of ovarian cancer, now healthy?
I have used olive oil and coconut oil for lub for years!
Do you have a specific type or brand you can recommend?
@@candysmith8724 Organic!
Vaseline during the day and Lamisil Gel at night. Insist on gel not creme as gel sticks.
A friend of mine used the oestrogen cream for vaginal dryness and was reassured by her doctor that it was totally safe. Failed to mention that it can lead to endometrial hyperplasia - the treatment for which is no fun at all - either a coil which has a risk of breast cancer, or a hysterectomy with all its potential complications. Still waiting for results whether the E.H is malignant or not. In the Ik we are now selling this stuff over the counter - hope there is a warning on the packet that you should get an ultrasound every few years to make sure you are not getting EH.
So glad that I had fibroids in my 40s and from that did research on the menopause - prepared by ensuring the healthy weight with normal body fay (around 20% - fat stores oestrogen) and took herbs for my adrenals - these glands kick in during the menopause to produce some oestrogen - providing a cushion for the "transition". They cannot do that if you have adrenal exhaustion from stress etc). Also a healthy gut microbiome. As a result had a menopause with no symptoms whatsoever - just periods were every 6 months for 2 years and then stopped. I did not expect this - i had had problems with my thyroid, so I was not optimistic that my endocrine would do well in menoapuse - but it did.
I feel for those who do not do well and ths symptomes are not fun to say the least - but the reasons why they stopped dishing out hormones has not gone away - it is just cancer seems to be normalised. Another friend in her 80s was on HRT for years - it did give her symptom relief - but she is now on treatment for breast cancer - the side effects of the tablets are not fun. Another firend was on HRT as had to have a hysterectomy when young. She has done very well - apart from DVT which nearly killed her. Fortunately survived and she is doing very well on blood thinners. So she has got through it ok.
I am sure that HRT when properly monitored has its place - but we need to go into this with our eyes open - then you can monitor for potential risks to ctach any problems early. Also you can make lifestyle changes - eg healthy diet etc, and this may impove your outlook. The trouble is, if people are told something is completely safe ( and docotr's definition of safe is not the same as the idea of safe that the person taking the meds, has.), they may continue with unhealthy habits - stuff you can get away with when young, but not with ageing DNA
So not saying don;t take - but do a risk benefit analysis on the reality - not on reassurances.
I hope you find a happy and healthy path through the menopause and do your own reading and research. Love the tip below about coconut oil Fortunately don't need at present (in my 60s now and 10 years post menopause) - but something to bear in mind
Thank you for this! I have discovered to my horror just how much "doctors" are really just overpaid pharmaceutical reps during the past two years. I have zero trust at this point in anything the medical establishment suggests and have found the best advice from those, like you, who give jumping off points for research into finding my own solutions.
Which herbs did you find the most beneficial for adrenal support?
Three doctors have disregarded this It is absolutely nonsense I think a 30 + year study had to prove something. The writing on the boxes is coming off. the stuff doesn't even get into the blood stream equals one oral pill of estro a year .
I just started using Replens. It’s working great!
What an informative video.🤩
Thank you for this but please what about side effects? I ve subscribed bcos these are new and useful information.
DR OBELA HEALING HOME ON RUclips CURED ME TOTALLY
I’ve tried many of the lubricants since going through menopause 10 yrs. ago. They all cause an intense burning sensation.
Sylk made from kiwi fruit so natural was a game changer for me !!! Beautiful product !I am in Australia
Have you tried coconut oil? I find it really helps, no issues with reaction.
@@leannefrances8243 I love that product. It is the best lubricant I have used.
So, sooo, very helpful and it works. I use the Estrogen cream.
Thank you. 👍😊❤️🙋🏻♀️
Hi Doctor please I want to know if vitamin E oil is Also good to lubricate the walls of the virgina
Dont use vitamin e oil inside . Take vitamin e capsules only as directed on bottle.
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My great doctor in India told me this time to get rid of everything and apply coconut oil
I’m
Gona try that sincerely
Iv been suffering with u explained stinging in urinal area and frequent Utis
Horrible disease !
I've been using estrogen vaginal cream. It helped reducing dryness but my vulva hurts a lot. Whatever I apply it hurts! Can't even sit. Does coconut oil help you?
I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosis at menopause, and I have been using Betaderm cream for over 20 years now and I get checked regularly by my GP. I have experienced complete atrophy of the labia folds over the years but, recently, the condition seems to be responding well to just Sudocream application and/or Vaseline. I have not used the Betaderm cream now for over a month and my condition seems fine and I’m not experiencing any itching or burning hardly at all. Do I need to worry about further atrophy of the genitalia or worsening of incontinence from discontinuing the Betaderm? I was concerned about the prolonged use of the steroid so I stopped using it as an experiment. I was also noticing some swelling of my face recently and some occasional sweating. Are there withdrawal symptoms from discontinuing the Betaderm? Many thanks for your channel - it is very informative and the comments are helpful.
I spent maybe over 700 dollars on different oils and cremes for my itch and soreness in vigina I got tested in December 2022 I had Tinea I was Recommended Lamisil Gel. Gel sticks to the skin better than creme. It takes 7 straight days before you will feel results. What I did was shower in the morning rub in Vaseline then wash at night put on Lamisil Gel.
I was diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosis a year ago. My doctor acted like it wasn’t a big deal, and basically only told me to change my brand of toilet paper. It’s miserable! I’m looking for a new doctor and getting help from my dermatologist.
@@TexSquirrelSorry to hear that your doctor is a moron. Lichen is not caused by toilet paper nor will it go away from stopping certain brands of toilet paper. I believe Clobetasol cream is best when there’s a flare up. But I’m not a doc. Mention that to your new doc😊
Thanks for the info! How long does the mona lisa and thermiva last? is it a one time treatment or does it have to be redone every so often?
The positive changes need to be maintained with annual touchups.
Are there effects on mood when atrophy is at its worst. I have the symptoms you described but mood and temporary hot flashes as well. Probably 10 years past menopause symptoms.
Would you Promise the laser won’t hurt?
Great channel! Very professional.
Thanks! Thanks for watching.
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I understand it's stressful but-there are more fun solutions in the right situation
Great info, nice to know there are so many solutions
Yes! We are living in a great era for women's health!
I saw your post and I know that you and the others are unaware of the solution I have used for over 20 years--to de-age. Homeopathic remedies are "safe" and you can use them at home. NO such thing as Bio-ID hormones. Ask for Mohr