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[Magicfly8]

Since March I have had an ongoing UTI.In March they managed to grow a bug namely Proteus. Because it took 5 working days to confirm this I was prescribed the wrong antibiotics.Since then I have had ongoing symptoms such as burning pain when urinating pelvic pain bladder pain when building up sore vaginal area,.
Last month I was diagnosed with Atrophic Vaginitis and am currently on vagifem and have been on this for over 2 months which doesn't seem to be doing anything.
Recently I did another urine sample and the lab managed to grow the same bug-proteus.Prescribed correct antibiotic which helped to a degree but now since finishing them the problem is bavk with a vengeance.
Had a bladder ultrasound scan in May which was clear.Goung to see Urologist next week.The GP originally sent me on the 2 week pathway but I was downgraded to be seen between 8-10 weeks.

I'm at the end of my tether with this as it's ruining my life.

Anyone else experienced similar?

[CLKD]

How often are U using the vaginal atrophy treatment?

There is the possibility that there is an embedded infection, it seems a long time between March and now that your GP has suggested urology appt and he/she should be pushing for the 2-week pathway if that's what he/she thinks is necessary.

Is the GP aware that you have been downgraded?

Sadly the NHS is short of medics in all areas plus many have been on strike = less appts available. 

How is your VA presenting:  sometimes 'vagifem' internally every night with 'estriol' [ovestin] on the outer labia every night is required. 

[Ayesha]

If you have reduced your Vagifem dosage to two a week then it will do nothing for your atrophy.  A lot of women on here have experienced what you are going through and if it turns out to be GSM (Vaginal Atrophy) that is causing the UTI's then the following quote from the Position statement for management of GSM should be helpful.

"If symptoms do not improve with vaginal oestrogen, consider increasing the dose, changing preparation (and consider DHEA) or using an additional treatment such as systemic HRT or two local treatments.
The frequency of using these preparations can be increased in women who have persistent symptoms as the doses of these preparations are very low.
Vaginal oestrogens can often improve urinary symptoms, including urinary infections.
Some women use vaginal oestrogen preparations more frequently than the recommended dose to improve symptoms sufficiently, for example Vagifem alternate days instead of twice a week. It is safe to use the treatment in this way as the dose is very low.
Women should be reassured that it is safe for topical oestrogen to continue in the long term (medication should be on a repeat prescription). Women should continue to be reassured about the long- term safety of vaginal oestrogen preparations."