During breastfeeding, the milk stimulating hormone prolactin increases, while estrogen decrease. Due to reduction of estrogen, the vaginal lining skin becomes atrophied, which can result in vaginal dryness and painful sex.
Estrogen cream or suppository can help relief vaginal atrophy and ease painful sex. However, hormones have side effects. During breastfeeding, the safety of mother and infant is important. Many women on breastfeeding are seeking a hormone-free product that is safe for both mother and infant.
NeuEve is hormone free and is thus safe for both mother and infant.
We have several phases of NeuEve products for women of different ages to relieve vaginal atrophy. From mild to strong they are Cream, Silk, Silver, and Gold.
The appropriate products for you is the Assorted pack. https://www.neueve.com/products/assorted
The Assorted pack has 4 Silk suppositories, 2 Silvers, and 1 Gold. It also comes with a sample vulva balm cream (about 2-3 weeks of supply if you use it on a daily basis). Use the balm a tiny bit (1/4 dime size) at a time on the exterior vulva. You can achieve a more rapid recovery if you combine the balm and the suppositories.
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Why do I need to add the NeuEve cream to the suppository?
Please follow the instructions on the box. Within 1 month, you will test all 4 NeuEve formulas, starting from the Silk. By the end, you will find out which formula you like best.
If you like the Gold and do not feel it is too strong, Gold will be the best. If you feel Gold is too strong, Silver will be the right one for you. If Silver is too strong for you, Silk would be the right one. You will figure it out after testing all three phases of the suppositories.
You can subscribe to the formula that you like most for monthly delivery. You can also purchase the NeuEve cream if you like the cream. One jar lasts about 2-3 months.
Once your vaginal atrophy is managed after using NeuEve, your dryness and painful sex will be relieved.
You may stop using NeuEve products 2-3 months after weaning.