Menopause Metamorphosis

Change in Vaginal Odor

Hello,

I'm looking to create a home remedy to put back the scent of the vagina. I know this may sound odd, but being peri-menopausal I feel less sexy down there lol? What would you suggest being safe to smell more normal? Plus to gently lubricate?

Hello,

Doesn't sound odd at all. Lots of women experience a change of odor during different stages of their life, including entering menopause. Usually it seems to disappear at some point. If you have ruled out any kind of infection or other medical issue, I would start to try using oils infused with herbs such as chickweed, plantain or comfrey. A great one for lubrication with a nice smell would be coconut oil.

How's your diet? I would make sure that you are eating full-fat yogurt, butter, purslane, fatty fish, nuts ... Also daily infusions - chlorophyll rich nettles to help with odor, oatstraw and red clover to help with lubrication. You can read more about the infusions at our website if you are unfamiliar with them: http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/

Here is an article from Susun in regards to vaginal lubrication:

http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/October08/childbearing.htm

You may also wish to check out our health forum at www.healingwiseforum.com or call Susun during her free health hotline. This runs on Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm - 9:30pm EST at 845-246-8081.

 

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

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Pessary for Vaginal Cuff Prolapse

I have used your book, Menopausal Years, the Wise Woman Way, for years and recommend it to all my friends.

I am wondering if you have any information on how to fashion a beeswax pessary for treatment of a vaginal cuff prolapse about 32 years post-hysterectomy? I have found exercises at Whole Women Village, but they are all for women who still have their uteruri.

Thank you, very much!

Hello,

So glad that Susun's book has been helpful to you. I am most sorry but we don't have information on fashioning a beeswax pessary. I suppose you have asked at the whole woman forum and wasn't able to receive an answer? You may want to ask at our forum here: www.healingwiseforum.com

Another forum that can be helpful is at: http://prolapsehealth.com/forums. Don't know if you've looked, but I did find some info on what you are asking: http://prolapsehealth.com/forums/topic.php?id=111

Another forum where you may find some info: http://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/

Susun also recommends trying a sea sponge pessary, so that may be a natural option for you as well. You can give Susun a call during her free health hotline on Tuesday evenings from 7:30pm - 9:30pm EST at 845-246-8081. She may have some other ideas for you.

blessings,

Kim

Wise Woman Team

www.wisewomanweb.com

www.wisewomanbookshop.com

www.wisewomanuniversity.org