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[Dancinggirl]

Cassie273 - I'd stop using the thrush pessary - these an be very irritating for our ‘lady bits' adn don't always work that well. Multi Gyn Actigel is really good for preventing and treating BV and thrush that we all become prone to when meno hits. I use it a couple of times a week as a preventative but if things feel itch or sore I use it 2-3 times a day for 2 days and it tends to clear things nicely.   I also find using the Multi Gyn the morning after I've used Vagifem really helps - the pessary often dissolves but leaves some residue that can be an irritant and it can feel as though you have thrush.   Don't use any vaginal moisturisers or Multi Gyn at the same time as the Vagifem as this can prevent absorption - so use Vagifem at night and other things in the morning.

I love using SYLK but many find the YES products really good - regular moisturising of our lady bits is essential to maintain everything alongside the local oestrogen.

IF I were you I'd drop down to Vagifem 3-4 times a week, use vaginal moisturisers as suggested above and don't let that E45 shower wash anywhere near you ‘lady bits' - just wash the delicate area with water.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol and fruit juices but drink plenty of water.  DG x

[Cassie273]

Hi JP

Yes, the MLT treatment has made quite a big difference but yes, I did get bad irritation after the first two and have a bit after the third.  The gynae who has been doing it for me has said that the vaginal entry is often the worst bit and most affected by VA, and it certainly is in my case but the MLT can be focused on the outer bits and that's what she will concentrate on for the 4th treatment. 

So far, it hasn't cured me but it has made a huge difference and I do feel as though there is a treatment that does work and can help longer term.  It's a big investment so you do want to be sure it is right for you, so I would recommend you have an appointment with a gynae who does MLT and discuss the pros and cons with them.  Not many cons in my view except the cost!

Good luck x

[Joaniepat]

Thanks very much Cassie273, that's very helpful. Did you get your treatment in the London area?
JP x

[Cassie273]

I do. I am going to the lovely Miss Amanda Tozer who was recommended by MaryJane on here.  If you google her name you will find her.  She is really great and very understanding and sympathetic.  Oh we did have a snort and a laugh this week when I told her that my GP (female, mid-50s) said "have you tried lube?" to me when I asked for my repeat of vagifem……  I highly recommend Miss T - if only for the ability to empathise and understand what we're suffering with!!

[Joaniepat]

Thanks Cassie, I will look her up. It's nice to get a personal recommendation. My GP (male, 50s) seemed to think I might only need to use local oestrogen for a while, certainly not forever. Why he thought that I might suddenly start producing my own oestrogen at my age, late 60s and oophorectomized years ago, is still a mystery!
All the best,
JPx

[Cassie273]

Oh, for heaven's sake!!!

The lack of menopause knowledge on the NHS is nothing short of shocking!

[CLKD]

Lack of joined up thinking too 


Do you feel better down there?