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[juwi]

Hi there,

I'm 45, not on any kind of HRT but for a few months now I have had an irritable bladder for a day or two after sex. It's not a bladder infection as it doesn't get worse. I don't have a history of bladder infections either. Is this something others have experienced?

I'm wondering whether Vagifem could help with this at all? I have read so many worrying stories about people taking vagifem and have had strange side effects that I'm worried to start taking it.

Any advice welcome!

[Joaniepat]

Hi there,

I'm 45, not on any kind of HRT but for a few months now I have had an irritable bladder for a day or two after sex. It's not a bladder infection as it doesn't get worse. I don't have a history of bladder infections either. Is this something others have experienced?

I'm wondering whether Vagifem could help with this at all? I have read so many worrying stories about people taking vagifem and have had strange side effects that I'm worried to start taking it.

Any advice welcome!

Yes, Vagifem or Ovestin would help. The dose is extremely low and only absorbed locally where it's needed. Sex does seem to stir up the bladder! VA is for life and the condition will deteriorate if left untreated. Don't worry about scare stories, far more find treatment highly successful, although it can take a while to settle.

Jane Lewis's book Me and my Menopausal Vagina, available from Amazon, is a great read and will tell you all you need to know.

JP x

[CLKD]

Yep.  Can't add anything to Joaniepat's post other than to try it!