Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Maggie67 on May 06, 2017, 06:17:24 PM
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I'm sure this question has maybe been asked before but can't find anything about it. I have very dry vagina and throbbing which dr thinks is a prolapsed bladder but the pain isn't there all the time? She has given me yes lubricant because I have had breast cancer twice the last time two years ago. Does anyone know if vagifem would be safe for me and should I ask her to prescribe it?
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Hi Maggie - welcome!
I agree with sparkle that you need specialist advice re Vagifem. Were your cancers oestrogen dependent do you know. I believe that this can make a difference as to whether HRT is advisable or not.
Taz x :welcomemm:
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Hi Maggie - welcome!
I agree with sparkle that you need specialist advice re Vagifem. Were your cancers oestrogen dependent do you know. I believe that this can make a difference as to whether HRT is advisable or not.
Taz x :welcomemm:
yes Taz my cancer was oestrogen positive so looks like I may have to be referred to a gynaecologist 😢
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My GP never hesitated to prescribe treatment for vaginal atrophy. Without it I wouldn't be here ;-).
We have several threads including "My Bladder etc." - which reminds me, where's SuziQ?
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Hi Maggie - welcome!
I agree with sparkle that you need specialist advice re Vagifem. Were your cancers oestrogen dependent do you know. I believe that this can make a difference as to whether HRT is advisable or not.
Taz x :welcomemm:
yes Taz my cancer was oestrogen positive so looks like I may have to be referred to a gynaecologist 😢
Let us know how you get on. Loads of help and support on here for you.
Taz x :bighug:
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Hi Maggie67
:welcomemm: from me too.
CLKD uses estriol cream which I understand has less effect on the breast than estradiol (contained in Vagifem). Even so I would defo go for a specialist referral if they are saying you can't have local oestrogen at all..
The different types are listed here:
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/local.php
Hurdity x
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Maryjane on here has gone for Mona Lisa touch laser therapy which can be very helpful for vaginal problems - she's started a thread on it which is here somewhere. It would cost, but is safe for women who have had breast cancer.