I'll repeat: as oestrogen levels drop off the body becomes dry, inside and out: skin, nostrils, deep in the ears, vagina ….. as skin dries it can itch which opens up the body to infection. Vaginal tissue is thin and gets thinner which causes irritation to the bladder. VA mimics urine 'infection' symptoms.
Initially the Nurse dipped the urine samples I took: fortunately not often: and gave me ABs for cystitis/infection but my GP cottoned on when 2 more samples were sent to the Lab. and reported as no growth and eventually suggested that it is atrophy. The prescription really did ease those feelings of razor blades up there!
So once the urine samples have been checked which can ONLY be done under Lab. conditions and when urine irritation is eased by over the counter pain relief then VA is in all probability the cause.
In answer to your question, it should tell you on the leaflet within the box how to apply ……… every night for 2 weeks is suggested to encourage suppleness of the vaginal tissue. I put KY jelly on my outer lips to stop itching there too
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Regular use of treatment to ease VA symptoms should lessen the irritated bladder feelings.