Hello everyone.. having been prescribed Vagifem years ago but deciding it wasn't really necessary at that point (doc said I needed it after battling to do a smear test) I went down the buy what I need when I need it road, so in the last 2 years I've tried almost every over the counter prep going. The best one I found was Replens, although very messy, and getting less effective by the day. But, after a bout of cystitis I went to the chemist and bought some packet medication which helped but didn't fix... pharmacist said if this doesn't do it you must see the doctor. and after a wait of 2 weeks for an appointment (very busy our docs) I now have Vagifem and antibiotics. Told doc of all my self help, and of Menopause matters, and he was amazed and delighted. Even went with a urine sample which he tested in the surgery, and said it "had everything" in it. So armed with the necessary... I'm hoping to be back to my old self very very soon...