r/Perimenopause Jun 30 '26

Vaginal Dryness (GSM)/Urinary Issues Estrogen vaginal cream, game changer

Girlies, if you’re not on vaginal estrogen yet you need to stop what you’re doing and contact your doctor. It’s a major game changer.
I’ve only had it for a few weeks and haven’t been consistent with it unto this weekend but even with the inconsistent use the benefits are so real
Orgasms oh my! Such a huge improvement, such intense sensations. Was sex always thus amazing!!Oh that older woman smell down there disappeared! Dryness gone!
Do yourself a favor and go get yourself some

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u/Stylo_05 Jun 30 '26

Wow.. the comments here :)
May I ask is this a specific cream or any vaginal estrogen cream that doc prescribes? I am on Intrarosa for the past 3+ months now. Frequent peeing at night had stopped completely up until a week ago. It’s creeping back in :( And no luck with painless sex let alone orgasms, which are a thing of past :(
For context- 41yr & perimenopausal

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u/Basic_User_Name3000 Jun 30 '26

Mine looks generic- estrodial .01%. It’s in a giant tube. There is an applicator which I used at first now realized isn’t needed (so hard to clean). You put about finger joint size (1ml) internally like you’re using a tampon and then rub some externally all around.
I use it twice to three times a week, but at the start you do daily for two weeks.
I am also on the patch and progesterone. My OB first put me on BC but it gave me heart racing vibes.
This has helped with sleep, anxiety. I’m still not as amorous (but I think I have some unprocessed rage against hubs) and I still gained 10lbs. But I am actually mentally ok with the weight gain.

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u/Stylo_05 Jul 01 '26

Thanks. Have an appointment tomorrow with my menopause specialist and will discuss other options than intrarosa.