Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: EnglishRose on October 31, 2018, 10:43:53 PM
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Hi
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I paid to have swabs done privately and the gyno sent the results to my doctor not me. He said everything looked fine.
I had to ask for a copy of exactly what I'd been tested for.
Basically the BV part was Grade Two intermediate, it says I hsve some of the bacteria that causes BV but also normal flora so no treatment but it also says treat according to clinical assessment and retest if needed.
There are 3 grades grade 1 is normal no BV bacteria grade two is as above grade 3 is full on BV
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As this is something that won't get better if left id be pro active if I was in your position.
I've successfully treated this with Balance Active b.v vaginal gel 7 tube treatment available from boots otc.
I don't like the multigyn I found it stung so the Balance Active is my treatment of choice but either one is recommended for this.use some organic cold pressed coconut oil on the outer area to reduce inflammation and it'll also help with V.A Holland and barrat have the trial size tubs reduced to £1 just now so grab some if your passing.good luck x D.D
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Why do we have 2 threads? Perhaps ask Emma to remove one :-\ - see my response on the other thread and do read the threads on vaginal atrophy here ! As well as speaking with a Nurse in your Surgery about bacterial vaginosis.
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Cynic that I am of course it will suggest treatment and re-testing. Something that your GP can arrange if he/she thinks, after examination, is necessary.
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Why do we have 2 threads? Perhaps ask Emma to remove one :-\ - see my response on the other thread and do read the threads on vaginal atrophy here ! As well as speaking with a Nurse in your Surgery about bacterial vaginosis.
Nit sure,,, wasn't intentional.
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But you began the two threads in different areas ............ ::)
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As this is something that won't get better if left id be pro active if I was in your position.
I've successfully treated this with Balance Active b.v vaginal gel 7 tube treatment available from boots otc.
I don't like the multigyn I found it stung so the Balance Active is my treatment of choice but either one is recommended for this.use some organic cold pressed coconut oil on the outer area to reduce inflammation and it'll also help with V.A Holland and barrat have the trial size tubs reduced to £1 just now so grab some if your passing.good luck x D.D
I've got that kit next but only have 6 tubes left.
I'm currently using Vagifem so not sure how to juggle them both.
My older sister told me she's getting BV all the time but didn't go into how she knew just said it was horrible and she had 2 baths a day.
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Which thread are we actually working on ;D .......... BV can be diagnosed by swabs. Your sister should be getting treatment and because she suffers it doesn't mean that you will do.
Maybe use the Vagifem at night and any other treatment in the day?
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But you began the two threads in different areas ............ ::)
I honestly don't know why or how maybe I had a technical malfunction I can't remember...I blame my hormones 😬 sorry. I've changed the title to delete me.
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It won't be a technical malfunction as they are in two different 'rooms'. Maybe ask Emma to amalgamate so we can keep up ;)
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It won't be a technical malfunction as they are in two different 'rooms'. Maybe ask Emma to amalgamate so we can keep up ;)
I meant more along the lines of my own technology iPad or browser issues.
I can't remember but I know better than to leave duplicate posts.
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Oh I wouldn't remember if I had technical issues :-\. It's hard enough to remember who I am some days until I wake up properly.
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Oh I wouldn't remember if I had technical issues :-\. It's hard enough to remember who I am some days until I wake up properly.
Ugh I know.. the times I've gone up or downstairs for something then forget what or put the butter in the oven and coffee in the fridge, Funny this doesn't worry me as it does some ladies... I know it's right up there with the common meno symptoms
Although I did wake up one day thinking it was Tuesday when it was Friday and planned my whole day for things I normally do on Tuesdays it wasn't until my partner came home at 5 and told me what day it was...THAT was a bit worrying 😆
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How are you today?
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How are you today?
Thanks for asking 🙂
Sticking with the loading dose for Vagifem. It would seem I just reacted to it sooner than most but I'm not feeling any more swollen
No cramping
No more spotting
Sleeping better last 2 days
I get myself in a tizz if I fall upon information online about my particular HA symptoms.
If I stay here or research health anxiety I feel much better.
I have my appt with women's Physio Therapist on Monday to check my pelvis out
And Tuesday I'm seeing a menopause specialist who is also a GP recommended by Diane Danzebrink.
Gyno urologist on the 27th
To think all these years I've believed Oestrogen was the enemy so slapped on Progesterone in high doses, my Oestrogen is officially deficient my FSH is 70
Fingers crossed
Just want to be at peace with myself. Xxx
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This too will pass. You are headed in the 'right' direction. Do take a list to the appt.s ;)
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Fingers crossed
Just want to be at peace with myself. Xxx
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You will get there. I spent early days of my nerve pain in bed or on a sunlounger in the garden with the laptop. Very little else got done. Just piece together your own jigsaw from seeing specialists. I agree with CLKD take a list and a piece of paper to write things down to refer back to later or if your partner goes with you ask him to write it down. I find it hard to take everything in when seeing specialists. I also see on another thread that you are thinking of seeing a therapist. Counselling helped me a lot. One goal might be to walk your dogs again. They must miss you not being out with them.
At the end of it all things may not be the same as before but then today is usually different to yesterday and there is always tomorrow.
Wishing you well.
Gangan
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Fingers crossed
Just want to be at peace with myself. Xxx
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You will get there. I spent early days of my nerve pain in bed or on a sunlounger in the garden with the laptop. Very little else got done. Just piece together your own jigsaw from seeing specialists. I agree with CLKD take a list and a piece of paper to write things down to refer back to later or if your partner goes with you ask him to write it down. I find it hard to take everything in when seeing specialists. I also see on another thread that you are thinking of seeing a therapist. Counselling helped me a lot. One goal might be to walk your dogs again. They must miss you not being out with them.
At the end of it all things may not be the same as before but then today is usually different to yesterday and there is always tomorrow.
Wishing you well.
Gangan
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Thank you x
I'm sorry about your pain. Without knowing and not wanting to push for info I just wanted to say I hope you're better at least to the degree of being able to live life. X
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My older sister told me she's getting BV all the time but didn't go into how she knew just said it was horrible and she had 2 baths a day.
I think baths might be the problem for your sister. When bathing you end up douching whether intentionally or not and if she's using bubble bath it will irritate internally.