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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: moonbeam121167 on July 06, 2013, 09:06:25 PM

Title: Sex
Post by: moonbeam121167 on July 06, 2013, 09:06:25 PM

Hi all, its a bit embarrassing but after sex last night I bled, its 7 months since my total Hysterectomy, I am on 2mg HRT, it was painful as well, I also feel like I am going to pee my self and it burns a bit.   Since my opp sometimes when  I have a wee it hurts and then 2 sec later I feel I want to pee again, can anyone help me on this please :)

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: Taz2 on July 06, 2013, 09:26:12 PM

Hi moonbeam - it could be that you need something like Vagifem as well as HRT to help with dryness - which doesn't always show itself as "dryness" but more cystitis like symptoms and/or painful sex.

I do think, though, that you should mention this to your GP to rule out anything else. Did you keep your cervix or is that automatically included in a total hyster?

Taz x

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: moonbeam121167 on July 06, 2013, 09:49:26 PM

Hi I do believe it means taking it all , cervix , ovaries and all, I think a trip to a docters is called for,  thanks taz x

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: LilFeather on July 07, 2013, 12:43:46 AM

Moonbeam - hello!   :) 

I wondered whether you might possibly have a UTI?  Just a thought.....

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: Limpy on July 07, 2013, 11:26:36 AM

Hi Moonbeam - Definitely a good idea to see your GP

Title: Re: Vagifem..help!
Post by: Rose on July 09, 2013, 07:20:06 AM

Just read your post and noticed someone mentioned Vagifem. Could someone please help me? I have been prescribed Vagifem and want to know if anyone has used this and if they have had any side effects? The list of side effects is so long that I'm worried. I live in Australia and we don't seem to have an Ozzie menopause matters forum so please ladies, can anyone help me out here? I would be so grateful.

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: Limpy on July 09, 2013, 09:46:56 AM

Hi Rose
Think quite a few ladies have used Vagifem, quite happily.
One of the other members lives in Australia - so you are not alone, think she uses Vagifem very happily

Sorry so short got to dash

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: ann123 on July 09, 2013, 06:13:53 PM

Been using for nearly 5 years, only side effect is a happy vagina, no more soreness, oh and happy hubby, no more sandpaper sex!!!!!

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: Evenstar on July 09, 2013, 06:28:19 PM

Can you buy vagifem over the counter or do you need to be perscribed it? x

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: ann123 on July 09, 2013, 06:33:15 PM

Prescription only

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: ann123 on July 09, 2013, 06:33:56 PM

Unless you can buy on the Internet as you can other prescription drugs!!!!!

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: Evenstar on July 09, 2013, 06:37:02 PM

Ahhh right thanks.  Have been using KY jelly which does help but can see myself needing something better at some point

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: ann123 on July 09, 2013, 09:34:39 PM

Yes, I used lube but it really wasn't enough. Now I don't need lube but still use it sometimes, if I feel a little bit dry

Title: Re: Sex
Post by: charliegirl on July 12, 2013, 05:46:45 PM

I would just like to have sex!!! lol!