HRT for Vaginal Dryness in Menopause | PYHP 155

In this episode, we discuss a listener’s question regarding her hormone replacement therapy, testosterone dosing, and vaginal dryness. In this podcast, we discuss: Vaginal dryness and menopause Testosterone for women Testosterone injections, pellets, and transdermal cream hormone therapy for women Estrogen, estradiol, estriol, and biest hormone treatments Hormone testing for menopause   Question:"Hi! I am 52 currently on Cypionate 200mg/1ml 0.06 injection once a week, Progesterone 200mg orally, and Biest 50:50 1mg a day. I came off of pellets to this regime now. I was doing fine until the past 3 months. I all of a sudden got back my vaginal dryness pretty bad. My testosterone had gotten pretty high 334 from my normal 219 because the compounding pharmacy gave me Depo-Testosterone instead of my normal Cypionate. I know the depo is just brand name but it really through everything off. I have stopped the depo and have been on the Cypionate now for the past month. With that said I am still having vaginal dryness. Do you think it could have been due to being Testosterone dominate? Do you think I need to up my Biest Cream? I do use and have used the Estridol vagina cream for years and it's not helping. I tried one night doing one and half pumps of my Biest cream and the next day I had more discharge. Any help is greatly appreciated!"   If you have a question, please visit our website and click Ask the Doctor a question.   Want more insights like this?  Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for hormone Q&As, educational guides, and real-world strategies to help you feel like yourself again—especially during perimenopause and menopause. Join the Progress Your Health Newsletter   Stay Connected Instagram: @drvalorie TikTok: @drvaloried Join the Hormone Community: Click here to subscribe   Disclaimer: All content in this blog, including text, images, audio, video, or other formats, was created for informational purposes only. This video, website, and blog aim to promote consumer/public understanding and general knowledge of various health topics. This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition before undertaking a new healthcare regimen. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website. If your healthcare provider is not interested in discussing your health concerns regarding this topic, then it is time to find a new doctor.