Topic: Has anyone used Replens?

Hi.  I also had a hysterectomy (in 2004) and am now on Arimidex.  Replens is a necessity!!  I did not use it for a while and my OBGYN said my insides looked pretty dry & raw.  I use it once or twice a week. I get the kind w/ reusable applicator since I find I don't really need a full dose as provided in the pre-filled applicator.

Beware of the comparable CVS store brand....I tried that once and got a very weird/unpleasant sensation when using that kind. I was not exactly allergic but if felt sort of comparable to that. So now I just stick to REPLENS.  Good luck......

Thanks so much for the responses.  I am going to give Replens a try because I have had back to back UTIs due to the dryness and atrophy.  I did buy the 8 pre-filled applicators, but I plan to use only a bit more than half since reading Donna's comments.  I bought this at CVS so I am so glad you mentioned what happened while using the off-brand.  I am going to give it a try tonight.  Like I said, I feel so depressed about all of this medical issues.  I just got over my lumpectomy and now I am dealing with UTIs and feeling 100-years old rather than 52!  I am also going through hormone withdrawls from stopping the Premarin cream (I used it about 3x per week) so that is not helping my mood.  Thank you so much for the tips, this website has been my life-line since June.

I didn't like replens.  It seemed to come out in clumps.  I have had moderate success with the KY ovules used in combination with vagisil or similar vaginal moisturizer applied externally once or twice a day as a moisturizer.  Good luck.

I find that Replens helps. I put it in at bedtime in bed after I have gone to the bathroom. It doesn't burn. I too tried the CVS brand and the Replens brands works better. The CVS brand is too watery. To help with the burning you may want to take  (by mouth)  a daily acidophilus probiotic. It helps to restore normal flora in your gut and vaginal tract.

I like Replens, it works well for me,  But you can try different brand and you may find one that you like better just be careful was some of the other moisturizers and lubricants. Make sure you read labels. Some have parabans  as a preservative in them. Parabans have been banned in Europe because they may be carcinogenic.

Does it smell strongly of coconut?

I use coconut oil, I suggested it on another thread.  I also use it daily, it is very soothing - I also pop in a Vitamin E capsule (prick open one end with a manicure scissors before inserting) - finding this all helps. I had tried Replens, but I found it to be irritating, rather than helping.  It is also very expensive, I wouldn't care if it actually worked, but for me it didn't.

I find the coconut oil can initially smell of coconut, but almost immediately fade. Make sure you get the 100% virgin organic coconut oil - it costs a bit more, but is totally free of anything.  A big jar may cost $10 or so, but it can last for months.

I use the coconut oil on my whole body for moisturizing - also have been basically "snorting" it up my nostrils for chronic sinus stuffiness I have every winter.  Along with using a netipot this has really helped.