Vaginal health problems can be confusing and become a nightmare to identify and subsequently cure. There are often similar symptoms for different conditions and a lot of products seem to offer the same benefits…. from feminine cleansers, powders, wipes, washes, gels, deodorants, tampons, and lubricants to moisturisers, suppositories, home pregnancy tests, ovulation kits, prebiotics, probiotics and pH tests it can become a challenge to find the one product you really need.

Here at ReplensMD we have developed a simple symptom sorter to help you identify which condition you might be suffering from and what the best solution is…helping you to take control and embrace your feminine health!  

If you are experiencing:

• Fishy odour
• Vaginal discomfort
• Thin/watery white/grey discharge

 You may be suffering from Bacterial Vaginosis

The treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis is fairly simple – a pH balancing gel can be used to realign the vaginal pH to a normal physiological range. Restoring the vaginal pH to its optimum balance of 4.5 helps to maintain good vaginal health and keeps other bacteria from overpopulating. Alternatively a course of antibiotics for use in a single dose or as a course lasting up to a week can be prescribed.

Click here for more information on Bacterial Vaginosis

Useful products:

RepHresh Vaginal Gel

 If you are experiencing

• Itching
• Burning sensation
• Thick white discharge (similar to cottage cheese) 

You may be suffering from Thrush 

Thrush infections can be quickly cleared up by antifungal medicines, which may be in the form of a tablet or a pessary and cream. See your GP if you are having thrush for the first time, or if you have a fever, have blood in your urine, are pregnant, or experiencing vomiting.

Click here for more information on Thrush

If you are experiencing

• Burning sensation when passing urine
• Frequent need to urinate
• Normal discharge

 You may be suffering from Cystitis

Often there will be no obvious reason for recurrent infections. In this case a long course of antibiotics may be recommended to help flush out the bladder and urethra, and make the urine a more hostile environment for any bacteria. Women who have recurrent attacks of cystitis after the menopause often benefit from hormone replacement therapy either taken systemically or locally inserted into the vagina. A wide range of alternative and natural therapies are claimed to provide relief from cystitis.

 Click here for more information on Cystitis

If you are experiencing

Pain or discomfort when having sex.

• Minor incontinence.
• A change in appearance of your vagina, with the skin looking thinner and less elastic.
• Susceptibility to bacterial vaginal infections.
• Everyday discomfort when sitting, walking or wearing tight clothing.

You may be suffering from Vaginal Dryness

ReplensMD vaginal moisturiser can help to relieve the symptoms of vaginal dryness by delivering moisture directly to skin cells. Alternative treatments for vaginal dryness include HRT and topical oestrogen creams and pessaries. Lubricants can also be used to relieve pain during intercourse as they sit on the surface of the skin to reduce friction.

Click here for more information on Vaginal Dryness

**The ReplensMD symptom sorter tool should not be used in replacement of seeking advice from a qualified medical professional. It is designed only to provide general information about some vaginal health problems. Anglian Pharma Sales and Marketing Ltd recommend that you seek professional advice before beginning any new treatment program especially if your symptoms persist or become more severe.

ReplensMD vaginal moisturiser is the UK’s number one long-lasting hormone-free product providing relief from the symptoms of vaginal atrophy, dryness, painful intercourse and irritation. It is effective for up to three days at a time, from just one application.

Our vaginal moisturiser is a safe, simple solution that helps millions of women to remain sexually active throughout the post-menopause years. Because it’s hormone-free, ReplensMD vaginal moisturiser can be used alongside HRT and other treatments.

Apart from extreme discomfort, itching and irritation, vaginal dryness may also make sex painful, leading to less frequent lovemaking. This in turn may cause anxiety, depression and loss of confidence. Applying ReplensMD vaginal moisturiser every three days helps to restore natural lubrication and prevents the symptoms of vaginal dryness from recurring.

The ReplensMD 3 individual applicator pack is perfect for anyone looking to trial the product for a week before buying one of our larger pack sizes.

ReplensMD individual applicators are easy to use and free from preservatives.

Click here to receive your money off voucher:

50p off ReplensMD 3 packs

ReplensMD 6’s are also available on prescription from either your GP or practice nurse.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you and hope to have the issue resolved shortly.

Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us on 01256 772742 or email mail@anglianpharma.com.

If you have any questions or queries either about the competiton or about ReplensMD please do not hesitate to get in touch either via the form on the ‘Contact Us’ page or by emailing us at mail@anglianpharma.com.

With more than 2,800 women being diagnosed every year with Cervical Cancer and approximately 1,000 women dying from the disease it has become the second most common cancer in women under 35.

With these facts in mind it is more important than ever that all women between the ages of 25 and 64 are encouraged to have regular smear tests[1].

Two of our favourite charities, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and The Eve Appeal, are campaigning hard this month to raise awareness of this disease and to encourage women to attend their smear test, no matter how embarrassing it might seem!

Here at ReplenMD we know more than most how daunting it can be for women who are menopausal, post-menopausal or suffering from dryness to attend a test that can be uncomfortable or even painful. While the nurse or doctor conducting your smear will normally use a lubricant to ensure as little discomfort as possible during the test, many of our customers have told us that using ReplensMD can also help to make the test more comfortable. (The only constraint is that you should temporarily stop using ReplensMD three days before the test; this will ensure the smear does not pick up gel residue.)

The Eve Appeal website has a particularly useful factsheet on smear tests that answers a lot of common concerns. Take a look here: Eve Appeal Fact Sheet .

Both charities are supporting a superb cause and here at ReplensMD we will certainly be supporting them in any way that we can. Xx

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[1] http://www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/cervical/about-cervical-screening.html last visited: 26/01/12

In a survey by ReplensMD, 71 percent of respondents in their fifties said that they
would like to have sex more often

Perhaps inspired by role models such as Courtney Cox, Helen Mirren and Nigella Lawson who exude mature sexual confidence; 64 percent of the women said they routinely
sleep naked and 58 percent make love more than once a week.

Quite surprising statistics for a country that is sometimes thought of as being quite coy between the sheets.

However the same ReplensMD survey also found that these ladies were quite choosy over which night of the week that they preferred to get intimate with their
partners.

In a burst of Britishness it seems that ladies prefer to love at the weekend.

Surprisingly the overwhelming night of choice for romance is Sunday
with a massive 42 percent of those in their fifties saying that this is their
favoured night.  Saturday trailed behind
with just 25 percent of the vote.

Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday definitely got the thumbs-down with Tuesday getting no
votes at all.

Louise
Jordan of ReplensMD said, “These results are a real eye-opener to the way that
British attitudes to sex are changing.

“It
used to be that when a woman reached menopausal age she was expected to just
get on with it and forget about her sexual needs.

“Fortunately
attitudes are shifting, perhaps encouraged by some fantastic high-profile role
models, and more and more women are now taking control of their love-lives.

“Vaginal
dryness is a problem for some women when they reach the menopause and that can
affect their relationships.  So we were really pleased to see in the results
that the majority of women have tried lubricants.

“It’s
great to see that mature women feel so sexually liberated, albeit just at the
weekend.” 

>ReplensMD is the UK’s
number one longer-lasting vaginal moisturiser.  It is hormone-free and
provides relief from the symptoms of vaginal atrophy, dryness, irritation,
discomfort and painful intercourse for up to three days at a time, from just
one application.

www.replens.co.uk

Survey conducted
by ReplensMD sent to 2,500 women aged between 50 and 70 in April 2011, 68
respondents.

In answer to the question “Would
you like to have sex more often?” Within the 51-60 age-group:  71.4 % replied ‘Yes’ and 28.6% replied ‘No’

(ibid) In
answer to the question “Do you ever sleep naked with your partner?” Within the
51-60 age-group:  14.3% replied ‘Never’,
64.3% replied ‘Always’, 21.4% replied ‘Only after sex’

(ibid) In
answer to the question “How often do you and your partner currently have sex?”
Within the 51-60 age-group:  8.3% replied
‘once a week’, 58.3% replied ‘more than once a week’, 16.7% replied ‘every
other week’, 8.3% replied ‘once a month’

(ibid) In
answer to the question “What day or days do you most often have sex?” The
respondents of all ages said:

Monday 2.3%, Tuesday 0%,
Wednesday 2.3%, Thursday 4.7%, Friday 11.6%, Saturday 23.3%, Sunday 27.9%

From those aged 51-60: Monday 0%,
Tuesday 0%, Wednesday 0%, Thursday 8.3%, Friday 16.7%, Saturday 25%, Sunday
41.7%

Menopause
International: “Web-based survey on the effect of digital storytelling on
empowering women to seek help for urogenital atrophy” appeared in Menopause
International 2010: 16: 51-55

In answer to the question “Is sex painful because of vaginal dryness?”
84% answered ‘Yes’

69% admitted that their relationship had been affected because of
painful sex.

Survey
conducted by ReplensMD sent to 2,500 women aged between 50 and 70 in April 201,
68 respondents

In answer to the question “Have
you ever tried lubricants as part of your sex life?”

100% of those aged 51-60 replied
‘Yes’

62.2% of all respondents replied
‘Yes’

According to ReplensMD women in their prime are finding it difficult to speak to their doctor about their love lives.

Yet, if they did they would probably find a wealth of information and practical advice that would help them to maintain a happy and healthy love life into their seventies and beyond!

Recent research found that 84 percent of menopausal women said they found sex painful.  Nearly 70 percent said that their relationships had suffered as a result.

Yet nearly half of the women surveyed had not sought any medical help – because they were too embarrassed.

On reaching the menopause a woman’s natural oestrogen levels drop and this can cause vaginal dryness and discomfort.

ReplensMD is the UK’s number one longer-lasting vaginal moisturiser and can be prescribed by GPs or
can be bought over the counter.

It is hormone-free and provides relief from the symptoms of vaginal atrophy, dryness, irritation, discomfort and painful intercourse for up
to three days at a time, from just one application.

ReplensMD added that of the women who did not seek help for dryness many said that their confidence had plummeted and that they were regularly avoiding sex.

One woman said that her symptoms were so bad that made it almost impossible to have sex;
adding that she felt that she would never be able to have a normal sexual relationship again.

Linda Pearson from ReplensMD said, “No woman should ever have to put up with an unhappy love life simply because they are too afraid to seek help.

“So many women are unnecessarily suffering in silence, risking their happiness and
their relationships, yet there are simple steps that they can take to help themselves.

“Firstly try a non-hormonal vaginal moisturiser such as ReplensMD, which replenishes natural moisture; its regular usage helps to maintain vaginal health and provides continuous comfort.

“Secondly, dryness can be aggravated by soaps, perfumes and other products such as bath oils and shower gels, so it’s best to avoid using anything other than luke warm
water or a soap free intimate wash.

“Arm yourself with information from websites such as menopausematters.co.uk, make that appointment with the doctor and enjoy Valentine’s Day!”

Women’s health expert and The One Show’s resident medic Dr Sarah Jarvis agreed saying, “It always seems sad to me that so many women suffer in silence with common menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness, because they are embarrassed to speak to their GP.

“We see these problems regularly and entirely understand how much impact they have on quality of life.

“There are many effective treatment options and we are more than happy to offer them – but we can’t help if we don’t know there’s a problem!”

ReplensMD can be prescribed in a six dose pack and a 35g tube (up to 12 applications), which includes a re-usable applicator.

ReplensMD 6’s (RRP £9.99) and 35g tube (RPP £9.99) are also available over the counter at leading independent pharmacies along with the ReplensMD 3’s trial pack.

For further information or to request a free sample of ReplensMD visit www.replens.co.uk

Recently published1 research reveals that 84 percent of perimenopausal and menopausal women said they found sex painful. Nearly 70 percent said that their relationships had suffered as a result.

Yet nearly half of the women had not sought any medical help – because they were too embarrassed.

With World Menopause Day just around the corner, on October 18th, ReplensMD believes that open discussion about the issue may improve the lives and well-being of nearly every woman.

The average age for beginning the menopause is 51, but it can happen much earlier after surgery or after some drug therapies such as chemotherapy.

On reaching the menopause a woman’s natural oestrogen levels drop and this can cause vaginal dryness and discomfort.

ReplensMD says that of the women who did not seek help for dryness many said that their confidence had plummeted and that they were regularly avoiding sex.

One woman said that her symptoms were so bad that made it almost impossible to have sex; adding that she felt that she would never be able to have a normal sexual relationship again.

Linda Pearson from ReplensMD said, “This is a very big problem that, for many years has been hidden away. It is also terribly sad; no woman should ever have to put up with an unhappy love life simply because they are too afraid to seek help.

“So many women are unnecessarily suffering in silence, risking their happiness and their relationships, yet there are simple steps that they can take to help themselves.

“Firstly try a non-hormonal vaginal moisturiser such as ReplensMD, which replenishes natural moisture; its regular usage helps to maintain vaginal health and provides continuous comfort.

“Secondly, dryness can be aggravated by soaps, perfumes and other products such as bath oils and shower gels, so it’s best to avoid using anything other than luke warm water or a soap free intimate wash.

“Arm yourself with information from websites such as menopausematters.co.uk and make that appointment with the doctor!”

Women’s health expert and The One Show’s resident medic Dr Sarah Jarvis agreed saying, “It always seems sad to me that so many women suffer in silence with common menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness, because they are embarrassed to speak to their GP.

“We see these problems regularly and entirely understand how much impact they have on quality of life.”

“There are many effective treatment options and we are more than happy to offer them – but we can’t help if we don’t know there’s a problem!”

So what keeps romance alive? The answer is surprisingly simple, slip on the high heels for instant sex appeal. Research amongst 500 women over 50 showed that heels turn men on and make women feel amorous.

Carol Spenser, top style consultant, 55, says: “Women tend to give up on high heels as they get older for practical reasons, which is a shame because they look great and accentuate a feminine walk.  Go for low-fronted ones, even show some toe-cleavage, as this makes legs look longer and slimmer. Avoid high-fronts or ankle-straps unless your legs are super-slim.”

This research was conducted by Replens MD, the only non-hormonal vaginal moisturiser available for women.  It is clinically proven to provide moisture for up to three days per application. The active ingredient is purified water (78.8%) which is slowly released from a specially designed applicator into the vagina to provide long lasting relief.  It is available on prescription or can be purchased as a three dose pack, a six dose pack and a 35g tube (up to 12 applications), which includes a re-usable applicator, from Superdrug, Boots and independent pharmacies nationwide.

Replens MD helps thousands of women seeking a hormone-free solution to
vaginal atrophy and dryness, itching, irritation, discomfort or pain during
intercourse. Replens MD is a
moisturising gel that contains no drug, in fact, the active ingredient is
purified water (78.8%) which is slowly released from polycarbophil – an inert,
acidic, bioadhesive polymer which clings to the vaginal walls for up to three
days until cells are shed naturally. During this time, one application of
Replens MD delivers continuous
moisturisation to atrophic cells while increasing blood flow and balancing pH
for a healthy vaginal environment.

Vaginal dryness is caused by the
decreased levels of oestrogen produced by the body when experiencing menopause.
The lower oestrogen levels cause the vagina to lose its natural elasticity as
blood flow to the vaginal walls and natural secretions decrease. This causes
the lining of the vagina to become thinner and fragile while a change in the
normal pH makes tissues more vulnerable to bacteria.

Linda Pearson, Marketing Manager at
Anglian Pharma said:- “Many menopausal women suffer from vaginal dryness,
feeling alone and unaware that there is a simple solution which provides long
lasting relief”

Replens MD is prescribable as a three dose pack, a six dose pack and a 35g
tube (up to 12 applications), which includes a re-usable applicator. For
further information on ReplensMD visit your GP or go to www.replensmd.co.uk. Replens MD helpline:- 01483 743070.