Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum but certainly not to the problems associated with Menopause! I'm 63 and obviously post menopausal. For a long time I've suffered from cystitis but I could self manage it fairly well, using OTC remedies and DWaterfall Manoose tablets. However I had a really bad UTI early April and although I got started on antibiotics I haven't seemed to fully get rid of the symptoms, frequency, burning the usual.
I eventually went to see my GP on Friday past. She is of the opinion a lot of my problems are down to vaginal atrophy, we had the " conversation" about sexual intervourse, thankfully she was very professional and matter of fact so it wasn't too awkward. She gave me a few options, one being a lubricant and the other vaginal pessaries, I think she said Cyclogest ? I wanted to have a think about it, and have to say all the information I've read seems very positive. The oestrogen bit was what concerned me but she reassured me the amount in the pessaries was negligible and is safe to use.
I have decided to give them a try, has anyone else used them for cystitis? I'm just reading through some of the topics and I am very impressed with all the advice and support given. My GP directed me to the site which in itself spoke volumes, she holds it in high regard and it's obvious why.
Thank you in anticipation .