I’ve been using oestrogen 0.1% cream for years now internally and externally. It really helped with the itching in particular I was experiencing as I was diagnosed with VA plus vulval dermatitis. I’ve had a flare of of dermatitis despite not changing my routine and thought maybe I had developed a reaction to the oestrogen cream so I spoke to the doctor and asked to go back onto Vagifem which I was on about 5 years ago or more. I just had sex this evening (with usual lubricant Yes OB) and it was so painful I had to stop. Even a finger was uncomfortable, I can’t remember things being this bad ever. Had a look in the mirror and very red and inflamed just inside vagina, was even uncomfortable gently moving things to look. I thought the Vagifem and the cream delivered the same dosage but something has gone wrong in the last 3 weeks and this is the only thing I have changed. I had a swab for thrush last week which was negative. I’m worried I’ve really set myself back or that it could be something else. Has anyone else had this problem when switching over ? I’ve still been using the cream externally as I found the itching got worse when I tried to stop this( I use a very small amount every day externally )
I’m going to try and get an appointment with doctor tomorrow for someone to actually have a look. I’ve also had symptoms of frequent urination at night which is unusual for me. This has only happened previously when I’ve not used the oestrogen cream enough. I’m also on 200mcg patches (I don’t absorb well) and testosterone cream with a Mirena coil. I’m 59. Any advice would be greatly appreciated please
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Topic: Really sore after switching from cream to Vagifem (Read 478 times)