I'm trying to get to grips if what I am feeling is related to vaginal atrophy or if I'm barking up the wrong tree.
I have always been prone to UTIs. 12 months ago I had one that despite antibiotics didn't get better. GP prescribed Vagifem, I was 49 with regular periods. But to my surprise it worked. I was delighted. Then it stopped working. I re did the loading dose twice. It worked for a while again and then stopped. I started taking it daily. It did not do a thing
My pain is constant, it's not painful sex or urination, it's like I have a bikini -bottom shape fire triangle! My bladder feels like it will explode out of my body. I don't have any sign of infection on a dipstick test. I'm drinking alkaline cystitis solutions and it's not that.
I have had Oramorph from my GP because of the pain. It's extreme.
The fact that Vagifem used to work means I assume it's hormone related.
I'm just starting gel HRT cominded with daily Vagifem
Can anyone offer experience to give me hope that in a week or two this will all be a distant memory.
Thanks
Kate