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[Katejo]

Should regular use of Vagifem (and /or appropriate HRT) for an extended period reduce microscopic haematuria? I was first referred for a cystoscopy and then to a renal clinic 3 years ago due to persistent haematuria. The GP suspected cancer but nothing was found. VA wasn't even mentioned/suggested as a cause and i hadn't heard of it then. Now my GP has insisted on sending me for another urology referral even though I already have a follow up appointment with a uro gynae in December. I still think that the haematuria is caused by VA and told the GP this.

I wish GP's would be more straight with us. On the one hand she claims that my new scan is just a precaution while on the other hand she says that the scan can't wait until my December appointment even though I have already had the haematuria for 3 years!   
The previous (2016)  urologist's failure to even mention VA gives me little faith in them. 

[Whatsupwiththis]

I have had blood in urine for many, many years.  The urologist didn't seem at all concerned.  I think it is VA related as your urethra becomes much thinner due to menopause. 

[vickypk]

Hi. I had microscopic blood in the urine about 4 years ago, I saw a urologist and had a scan and camera test. The urologist said it iwas caused by the menopause and all was fine.
Vicky x

[Katejo]

I have had blood in urine for many, many years.  The urologist didn't seem at all concerned.  I think it is VA related as your urethra becomes much thinner due to menopause.

That is what I think but the GP won't accept it. I am just concerned/peeved that she won't let me wait until I see the uro gynae again in December. Don't you find that the GP brings the subject up again and again as you have had this for so long?

[Whatsupwiththis]

My GP who is a meno dr. thinks the blood was due to urethra tube.  I had a CT Scan plus ultrasound and I was 100% ok.  She said as we age the first signs of estrogen deficiency usually shows up in bladder problems.  If you haven't any issues i.e. UTI or other infection, I wouldn't be too concerned.  A number of ladies on this site have microscopic traces of blood.

[Katejo]

My GP who is a meno dr. thinks the blood was due to urethra tube.  I had a CT Scan plus ultrasound and I was 100% ok.  She said as we age the first signs of estrogen deficiency usually shows up in bladder problems.  If you haven't any issues i.e. UTI or other infection, I wouldn't be too concerned.  A number of ladies on this site have microscopic traces of blood.

Yes I have been having bladder/uti probs for several years and had a cystoscopy 3 years ago. No mention was made if VA then.

[Whatsupwiththis]

Same here.  The urologist was absolutely useless.  It was the Nurse Practioner in ER who mentioned GSM (new name for VA Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause) that said I should discuss with my Dr. about vaginal estrogen to help prevent recurrent UTI's.  I had never had one until I hit 68.  Then all hell broke loose. 

[Katejo]

Same here.  The urologist was absolutely useless.  It was the Nurse Practioner in ER who mentioned GSM (new name for VA Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause) that said I should discuss with my Dr. about vaginal estrogen to help prevent recurrent UTI's.  I had never had one until I hit 68.  Then all hell broke loose.

That's part of the reason why I don't want to be referred to another urologist. I want to wait to see the uro gynae again who knows what she is talking about.

[CLKD]

Maybe ring the Uro Gynae, explain - hopefully she can then ring your GP and discuss? 

[Katejo]

Maybe ring the Uro Gynae, explain - hopefully she can then ring your GP and discuss?

  I don't think I would have much luck in  getting a quick reply. She is very busy. My follow up appointment with her should have been this week but has been postponed until December. I am also aware of others who have a long wait to see her. I probably don't have a direct email to her though I will check when I get home.
At least I won't have a long wait to see the urologist. I have just had a phone call from the hospital offering me next wed 25th.