Hello all,
I'm not sure I posted this in the right place - I think it isn't being seen- so am reposting - Happy New Year, everyone !
I am a new member. This site and particularly this discussion on vaginal dryness have been an absolute lifesaver. I literally dont know what I would have done if I hadn't stumbled on it and realised I am not alone.
I am 55 now, I went into menopause overnight at 42, probably due to autoimmune issues. I was ok on estrogel but everything came back this autumn after I had switched to Livial or Tibolone a year ago.
I have a lot of symptoms but the most distressing of all is what I can only describe as bladder irritability or jumpiness; it just never feels quite right and its almost impossible to feel comfortable. Its driving me crazy. (Repeated cultures show there is no infection). The gynecologist told me the vagina and vulva were red and inflamed and that I had vaginal atrophy. Peeing also burns on and off.
I tried vagifem 1x 14 nights and then twice weekly for 3 weeks but it didnt do the trick. I realise I might have to increase the dose (am also back on 2 squirts estrogel) -
Does this bladder discomfort sound familiar ?
Very depressed.
Ohhhh its familiar alright.
I use one 10mg vagifem every night. Mostly im fine but i get the blip.
Im in one now red raw hot poker weeing burns ahhhhhh.
It will ease off. Ive had this it started 9 years tomorrow with a simple itch.
That was it that was they symptom.
My gp is happy for me to use 1 a night. He says 365 vagifem is the equivalent to 10 hrt pills no brainer in my case. Use no soap use toilet wipes for the bottom the moist flushable ones. No talc knickers i wash with no fabric softner and a non soap powder.
I know 100% when i tidy myself downstairs i will ache and wee for a few days irritation.
But in tropical Queensland you have to be short downstairs if you get my drift scissors etc
Good luck dont give up go back ask for one a night ok x