Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Sarahviv on January 10, 2018, 05:59:54 PM
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Hello
I'm new on here. I had my last period 2 years ago last October. I have had quite a dry vagina since then. For the past few days I have noticed an increase in cervical mucus, a bit like mid cycle, which surprised me.
I have just been theough a very stressful time recently, and wonder whether this has had an effect? What have your experiences been please? Am slightly worried.
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Hi and welcome to MM
I'm a bit confused- is it two years since your last period or us was it last October?
You could simply have a bit of bacterial vaginitis. If it feels uncomfortably - so itchy or sore - then it may be worth seeing the GP to have a swob taken to check for infection, although BV is rarely treated.
I use some Multi Gyn Actigel for a few days which restores the ph balance and flora to fight the infection.
When meno hits, the flora balance in the vagina, that prevents infection, is lost resulting in more thrush, BV and also a greater risk of UTIs. You need some local oestrogen eg Vagifem and it's also good to use vaginal Moisturiser eg SYLK or the YES products which you can buy online.
Stress will make us more prone to all sorts of things but I doubt this change us serious.
DG x
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Hi Sarah
Could this discharge be due to a hormone surge? I had this 14 after what I thought was my last period and had a mild bleed. This was accompanied by an aching right side and upper leg which signalled a period. My GP wanted a gynaecologist check and after a very “thorough†few checks, all was well!
HRT has helped with dryness along with the multi gyn DG mentioned.
Best go to see your GP and set your mind at rest.
Poppi x
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Thanks for your reply and advice. Wish I had discovered this forum earlier. I am a bit of a worrier... Will follow up what you suggest but have so far been very 'anti' treatment for what I see as basically a 'natural' process. I am however very open to being educated and informed ad I realise I have gone through the whole process alone! It was more than 2 years ago periods ceased!
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Hi Poppi. Through my earlier search on this site whilst still a guest, I picked up on estrogen surge and bleed. Will monitor and see gp if it happens. I found out that stress can decrease progesterone and let oestrogen increase... Any post menopausal bleed I assume is investigated. Have been through this with elevated CA 125 due to Helicobacter Pylori! It is so heartening that women are 'out there' who know about these things. Women's matters are woefully neglected in a male dominated society.
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Hi again Sarah!
I'm like you and discovered MM after enduring worry on my own (I worry lots!!) now I lurk a bit but there is always something interesting to read.
My mum had a hysterectomy when she was 36, my sister and I are not on speaking terms so I've no one to share info with!
The magazine is fabulous too.
Poppi x
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Although menopause is a natural process that all women will go through, the damage that oestrogen deficiency does can vary from women to women. Some sail through while others can find their life falls apart. At least there is now treatment to help and HRT can protect heart and bone health for the long term. HRT won't be good for every woman but it's worth trying if your quality of life is suffering due to meno symptoms.
Urogenital atrophy can be very distressing for many women - GPs and in fact most of the medical profession are seldom clued up on this. Many older women get constant uti symptoms and are just given antibiotics when what they need is local oestrogen ( very low dose oestrogen eg Vagifem)
Nobody prepares us for what happens when the meno hits - this site gives vital help and information. DG x