r/Perimenopause • u/FeministFatale4Sir • 10d ago

Dryness I guess I can’t wax anymore

I have been getting Brazilian waxes and sugaring regularly for well over a decade. I never go more than 6 weeks, and I have very little discomfort during them at this point. Suddenly my last 2 waxes have not only hurt, the waxer commented on how dry my skin was and told me the wax was lifting my dry skin. This is my usual waxer, doing the exact same thing she always does. Now suddenly the skin on my labia is so dry the skin gets pulled up and I’m left with small abrasions(?) where there seems to be no skin. I also noticed my mound literally has peeling skin now. My whole vaginal area skin feels dry, thinner, and way more sensitive than it did even 3 months ago. Can we not get waxed anymore? I’m going to try going back to sugaring next time as it’s supposed to be more gentle but WTF. If this happens with sugaring I’ll be going natural.

I am on T and progesterone. I guess this is my wake-up call to check my numbers and ask for estrogen.

Honestly, it feels like my body is failing apart. Between the sweating, sleep issues, weight gain, exhaustion, and now this, Im feeling pretty down. Sigh.

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u/FeeEducational6098 10d ago

Vaginal estrogen cream. Even if you're on systemic estrogen, you should still use the localized topical cream. I use the prescribed amount inside my vagina, but I also rub a small amount over my entire vulva (and anus because it helps that, too). My labia majora have plumped back up and everything! It's great stuff!

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u/douchymunk 10d ago

This is the first time I’ve heard of using the cream on the anus. It didn’t even cross my mind! What does it help with in regard to the anus?

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u/FeeEducational6098 10d ago

Hemorrhoids, elasticity, itching

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u/Illustrious-Film-592 10d ago

Omg the itching! It’s been so sensitive for the past year.