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[Nina57]

Hi all,
Im 57 and had a total hysterectomy at age 50. Was doing well but this past year have developed what seems as bad vaginal atrophy. Chronic UTIs, itching,burning. Im seeing a urologist next week and my gp started me on vaginal estrogen. After 6 weeks not much improvement yet. My big issue is intense anal itching. It itches so bad i bleed. I dont know what to do. Is this a part of VA? My life is severly affected by this itching. I feel like my hem is way worse as well because i never experienced such intense itch like this before back there. Anyone have this, help would be appreviated. Is this part of VA?

[CLKD]

   how often R U inserting the VA treatment, every night is OK for as long as it takes to improve symptoms.

My GP suggested buying 'anusol' over the counter ..... which worked well.  As does Savlon or Nivea.  As oestrogen levels drop off the body may become dry: inside and out; skin, deep in the ears, nose, eyes, vagina, anus, between the toes, scalp - as well as muscles may become lax = aches and pains

Has a urine sample been sent 2 a Lab for growing to C whether there is a bug present? 

Sometimes using VA treatment internally also requires a moisturiser or estriol on the outer areas to help with any dryness, i.e. KY Jelly or 'yes' products.

[bombsh3ll]

First off I would buy an otc treatment for worms to make sure it's not that.

If not, then I would definitely request an examination by your GP as this could be a separate condition requiring specific treatment - a shockingly small percentage of postmenopausal women receive vaginal estrogen, however the rest are not all constantly scratching their bums.

[CLKD]

I would look for worms B4 treating  it certainly wasn't worms in my case but dryness.

[Nina57]

I apply the estrogen cream externally only every night. My gp said it was ok to do that. Inserting it burned bad so she said i could stop. My gp looked at my butt, never mentioned worms and i certainly do not see any in the toilet. She did prescribe a cortisone cream which helps.
Ive taken so many antibiotics for infections as well not sure if thats the issue. Just wondering if anal itch was common or not. Thx
Also yes urine cutlture shows e coli everytime.

[CLKD]

e-coli mayB present anyway 

Try 'anusol', it worked for me.  All the skin can become dry as oestrogen drops.

Does the oestrogen cream ease symptoms? There are other treatments if. not.

[Nina57]

So ecoli is always present in our urine? They never told me that. My symptoms to get better on antibiotcs and when i stop they return.
I did get better but stopped when i got thrush i couldnt put anymore cream down there, then it all came back. Im back to applying it again.
Was anal itch a issue for you?

[Northerngirl]

Hi Nina57, I've occasionally had the anal itching and it can be extremely uncomfortable and annoying.
I found anusol worked....like CLKD suggested.
Has your GP checked to see if there is anything obvious? Piles etc 🤷‍♀️
I didn't have worms, piles or anything going on....it was and still is just dryness.
Good luck!!

[Nina57]

I have internal hemerrhoids but this feels more intense than ever before

They gave you anusol but you have no hemms? Thats odd.

[Taz2]

I have internal hemerrhoids but this feels more intense than ever before

They gave you anusol but you have no hemms? Thats odd.

Anusol can be used to calm down itching without there being any haemorrhoids. There is also another product called Anusol Natural Cream specifically for anal itching.

Taz

[Dierdre]

Is the itching just anal or are you itching around the vulva too? Have you noticed any white or shiny patches and is it worse at night? If so asked the doctor to check for Lichen Sclerosis. Hydrocortisone cream should help if it is a skin condition.

[CLKD]

Antibiotic therapy will ease vaginal atrophy symptoms but will not help with oestrogen loss which is often the cause of VA.  This condition mimics urinary tract symptoms really really well!  e-coli may be present even without symptoms. [Ive' done a search without success]

It lives in the gut so can be passed back to front when wiping = infection.  Upping the hygiene regime to avoid transfer as well as applying appropriate treatments should ease symptoms.  Try not to over think!

Anusol is for itching,  not piles.  I've never had the latter ......... in more recent years it's been due to overall dryness of the body.

[Old Frumpy]

I had dreadful itching inside very top legs my knickers seemed to dig in when they never had before, plus it seemed like a sweat rash.

GP over the phone Daktarin cream....which is anti fungal....really helped - just wondering if it might be fungal around anus.

Keeping it clean and dry is a main thing and if dabbing is to painful - try using low heat hairdryer to get rid mositure.

[CLKD]

 

I am using nivea regularly as the skin is dryer than 'usual'.