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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: aspie65 on March 21, 2018, 11:59:52 AM

Title: Utrogestan and thrush
Post by: aspie65 on March 21, 2018, 11:59:52 AM

I have been taking utrogestan orally but this month I have really felt the side effects, insomnia, grumpiness etc.  I had avoided the vaginal route because I am very prone to thrush.  So if utrogestan is taken vaginally is it known to trigger a thrush attack?  I also read somewhere that taking it rectally was an option and wondered if anyone knew anything about this?

Thanks

Title: Re: Utrogestan and thrush
Post by: Dancinggirl on March 21, 2018, 04:00:36 PM

If you use Multi Gyn Actigel this can really help to treat and prevent thrush and BV.  Use Multi Gyn twice a week, use Vagifem local oestrogen twice a week and vaginal moisturiser daily(do not use local oestrogen at the same time as the moisturisers or Multi Gyn) and this should help to keep a healthier vaginal flora with less chance of BV and thrush.
I found using Utrogestan vaginally really irritated my ‘lady bits' and is really only suitable on a sequential regime. 
If Utrogestan is giving too many side effects then try Provera or have a Mirena fitted. 
DG x