Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Tinkerbell on April 14, 2016, 08:43:42 AM
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Had Mirena fitted yesterday, pretty straightforward don't know why I got in such a state before appointment ::)
Anyway in my hurry to escape I forgot to ask if I could use Vagifem in the first few days after the fitting as I am worried about infection and pulling on the strings.
The leaflet given to me by doctor mentions no tampons/sex for 3 days but nothing else.
I didn't use the Vagifem last night, but after a couple of days not using it I get a bit sore again.
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I'm sure it will be fine to use the Vagifem - just be a bit more careful about inserting it. Do try a bit of Sylk and/or Multi Gyn ACtigel to help keep things comfortable around your 'lady bits' - I do find that mulit prong approach really helps. . I have to say I had sex only 2 days after having the Mirena fitted and all was fine. I wasn't using local oestrogen when I had the Mirena and did get some nasty VA symptoms at times so wish I had - unfortunately none of the doctors I saw in London, be they gynaes at Meno clinics or GPs, ever suggested local oestrogen for the horrible burning I was getting. It wasn't until I moved to the country, signed up with the local GP practise and explained my problems to a practise nurse - she was horrified I hadn't been given local oestrogen as she knew all about it!!!!! Dg x
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Glad it went well Tinkerbell 😊 I can't see any problem with you using vagifem straight away. I had a estring (oestrogen ring) inserted at the same time as my mirena was fitted 😊