pH Balanced Gel for atrophic vaginitis in bc survivors

[Lani]

the article was out of Korea but it cites a clinical trial number which you ought to be able to look up @ clinical trials.gov

They should have an investigator and/or a primary corresponding author

In the meantime, I will see if I can get the full article and get back to you if I obtain some answers

[Becky]

Many of us know about the product Replens but that same company makes another over the counter product called RepHresh. It is a buffered product that helps with the pH issues.

I have used it and it works very well. Its harder to find in drugstores than the more common Replens but you can find it online at drugstore.com

Also, I am sure any pharmacy will order it for you.

[Lani]

From the article:"The gel contains lactic acid to maintain the vaginal pH at about 4.0 (package insert from Han Kook Pharmed Co, Ltd, Seoul, Korea)"

[caya]

Thanks Lani I will investigate and take this to my onc. next week as I have my semi-annual appointment.

Unfortunately Replens does not work for me - in fact it causes burning, stinging irritation. My gyn. told me she's had a few women complain of this same irritation. I use coconut oil 2x/day, and it does help, but if there is something new out there that will be better, I am more than willing to try it. Becky I am also interested in the RepHresh - since it is made by the same company, do you know if it contains the same ingredients? I would hesitate to try it if it does for fear of the same burning issues.

all the best
caya

[Becky]

Caya

You'd have to check the box but I have the same problem as you with Replens. I bought the RepHresh a few years ago and had the same problem. I think it is the propylene glycols or surfactants used in such products but it may also be another common ingredient used in these formulations.

So.... I had the same burning problem with RepHresh as I did with Replens (which is a really "too bad" problem to have) as this is rare in general. I am saying that because these products are of great value to most women and I want to state this here because most women do not have this problem.