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[CLKD]

Keep us updated?

[Penguin]

I thought the vagifem dose for a whole year was equivalent to one standard dose of systemic hrt. Is vagifem dose high enough on its own then to need a yearly scan?? I didn't know that.

I do think routine pelvic screening would be good though, prevention better than cure and all that. They do in a lot of other countries.

[Minusminnie]

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,64837.msg895647.html#msg895647

It would have been interesting if Primrose3 had continued to post about the two month regime suggested to her.

I don't know what the guidance is for Gina?

If you look it up it is every day for two weeks followed by twice a week.

[Flossieteacake]

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,64837.msg895647.html#msg895647

It would have been interesting if Primrose3 had continued to post about the two month regime suggested to her.

I don't know what the guidance is for Gina?

If you look it up it is every day for two weeks followed by twice a week.

Yes it would be. It is a shame she left.

[CLKD]

Pelvic screening is offered in many countries.  Probably saves lives in the long run, especially for ladies who don't have menopause problems.

VA treatment: two-3 week nightly loading followed by every 3rd and 5/6th nights: unless 1 requires nightly applications or alternative nightly use.  It is so individual and important to keep levels topped up for those who suffer on-going symptoms.  i.e. need2P is often due to not enough 'ovestin' or 'vagifem'.  I suspect that Gina would be the same ...... Dr Newson is trying to get the leaflets in the boxes updated.  Gina is for ladies over 55 who haven't had a period for 12 months or more. [according to Boots website]

[Jules]

Who is Dr Newsome. Emailing someone was mentioned on here but I don't know anything about that or how. I will see how the ABs go. If it is a UTI I don't know why I've got it, it's usually only sex related so it's worrying. Still, in the absence of decent GP support,  this forum is a godsend if only to get it off your chest😊

[Flossieteacake]

Maybe DR Currie is who somebody suggested you email. This is a link of how to contact her.

https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/contact.php

[CLKD]

Newson Health:

What qualifications does Dr Louise Newson have?
Dr Newson studied medicine and pathology at The University of Manchester and graduated with First Class BSc (Hons) in Pathology in 1992 and MB ChB with Honours in 1994. After, Dr Newson pursued a career in hospital medicine, obtaining MRCP in 1998, before moving to specialise in General Practice and medical writing.

Along with Dr Currie Louise is trying to encourage the media and the medical community to become more aware of peri-menopause symptoms so that GPs etc can support sufferers.

[Jules]

Okay thanks everyone. I feel a bit more comfortable. I'll not know proper till the lab result comes back. Just for info, my district nurse friend says the guidance has changed re dipping urine. They've been advised to stop. Too many false results.

[CLKD]

Interesting.  Though dip-stick for protein in my case querying pre-diabetic as well as low kidney function, seems to be OK.

Any suspected urine infection samples should be sent to a Lab. etc., etc., etc.

[Jules]

Interesting.  Though dip-stick for protein in my case querying pre-diabetic as well as low kidney function, seems to be OK.

Any suspected urine infection samples should be sent to a Lab. etc., etc., etc.

Yes, for UTIs she means

[CLKD]

Tnx for the clarification. 

[Jules]

So now I have blood trace on the applicator after inserting the pessary. Given the discomfort I've had, should I be worried?

[Joaniepat]

So now I have blood trace on the applicator after inserting the pessary. Given the discomfort I've had, should I be worried?

This is probably because the vaginal lining has become fragile. You can coat the applicator with a vaginal moisturiser such as Yes or Sylk, or insert with a finger.
JP x

[Jules]

So now I have blood trace on the applicator after inserting the pessary. Given the discomfort I've had, should I be worried?

This is probably because the vaginal lining has become fragile. You can coat the applicator with a vaginal moisturiser such as Yes or Sylk, or insert with a finger.
JP x

It shouldn't be after 10 months of estrogen, it should be better.