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[Denise T]

Just need a bit of advice please. I am using vagifem x 5 per week sometimes 7 also have just completed first month on Estraderm MX50 patches. Use estriol for outer areas. I’m almost 60 full hysterectomy at 57 no hrt till now. VA is taking over everything I do. Is this too much estrogen ? Took me a while to ask gp for it but decided I couldn’t cope any longer and wanted to give it a go. Sometimes I get a bit worried that I may be over doing it ?

[Joaniepat]

I don't think it's too much oestrogen, as the Vagifem and estriol are only local treatment, not absorbed systemically. I am 70 and on 5 Vagifem per week plus estriol cream, and use a 100 mcg Estradot patch. Yes, VA does take over your life until you get it under control. That can take quite a while for some, myself included, but it's much better now.
JP

[Denise T]

Hi Joaniepat did you take hrt for the VA or wer you on it already and how long until your symptoms subsided ? Do you worry about the HRT risks?  I am a terrible worrier. Also has your gp prescribed hrt for you or a specialist? Sorry for all the questions x