 [ Symptoms ] i have anterior wall interstitial uterine fibroid i do not want surgery but scared to lose uterus [ Disease ] this is a vexing problem for post menopausal women i am sorry you are going through it while hormone therapy often estrogen cream delivered directly to the vaginal tissue is usually recommended to help with the dryness and atrophy shrinking of the vagina after menopause other options are available assuming you are not allergic to any of the ingredients you could try an over the counter vaginal moisturizer such as replens brand this is not the same thing as lubricant used during sex a vaginal moisturizer works to keep delicate vaginal tissues moist and supple at least that is the theory i do not know about the science behind it but it probably can not hurt there are several brands of vaginal moisturizers on the market an old fashioned method to maintain vaginal tissue health is the boric acid suppository ask your gynecologist about this you can have boric acid suppositories prepared at a compounding pharmacy they work to help moisturize and maintain the ph of vaginal tissue most important do not give up keep talking to your gynecologist about the problem because new products and strategies for dealing with vaginal dryness are constantly being developed wishing you well