Natural health: My vaginal area is inflamed, even sitting down is agony

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"I was recently diagnosed with vaginal atrophy, and I'm suffering"

I was recently diagnosed with vaginal atrophy, and I’m suffering. The vaginal area is inflamed and even sitting down is agony. I’ve tried several over-the-counter pessaries and gels but nothing has helped. I can’t wear panty liners or sanitary towels as they irritate me. I have a heavy discharge that has an odour. I’ve had several tests which have shown no infection. I’m at my wits’ end with this. I don’t want to go down the HRT route. Could you recommend a treatment?

Vaginal atrophy, also referred to as vaginal dryness, is where the vaginal tissues start to thin, causing inflammation and irritation.