Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Katejo on September 17, 2019, 02:17:30 PM
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Should regular use of Vagifem (and /or appropriate HRT) for an extended period reduce microscopic haematuria? I was first referred for a cystoscopy and then to a renal clinic 3 years ago due to persistent haematuria. The GP suspected cancer but nothing was found. VA wasn't even mentioned/suggested as a cause and i hadn't heard of it then. Now my GP has insisted on sending me for another urology referral even though I already have a follow up appointment with a uro gynae in December. I still think that the haematuria is caused by VA and told the GP this.
I wish GP's would be more straight with us. On the one hand she claims that my new scan is just a precaution while on the other hand she says that the scan can't wait until my December appointment even though I have already had the haematuria for 3 years! :-\
The previous (2016) urologist's failure to even mention VA gives me little faith in them. :(
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I have had blood in urine for many, many years. The urologist didn't seem at all concerned. I think it is VA related as your urethra becomes much thinner due to menopause.
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Hi. I had microscopic blood in the urine about 4 years ago, I saw a urologist and had a scan and camera test. The urologist said it iwas caused by the menopause and all was fine.
Vicky x
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I have had blood in urine for many, many years. The urologist didn't seem at all concerned. I think it is VA related as your urethra becomes much thinner due to menopause.
That is what I think but the GP won't accept it. I am just concerned/peeved that she won't let me wait until I see the uro gynae again in December. Don't you find that the GP brings the subject up again and again as you have had this for so long?
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My GP who is a meno dr. thinks the blood was due to urethra tube. I had a CT Scan plus ultrasound and I was 100% ok. She said as we age the first signs of estrogen deficiency usually shows up in bladder problems. If you haven't any issues i.e. UTI or other infection, I wouldn't be too concerned. A number of ladies on this site have microscopic traces of blood.
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My GP who is a meno dr. thinks the blood was due to urethra tube. I had a CT Scan plus ultrasound and I was 100% ok. She said as we age the first signs of estrogen deficiency usually shows up in bladder problems. If you haven't any issues i.e. UTI or other infection, I wouldn't be too concerned. A number of ladies on this site have microscopic traces of blood.
Yes I have been having bladder/uti probs for several years and had a cystoscopy 3 years ago. No mention was made if VA then.
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Same here. The urologist was absolutely useless. It was the Nurse Practioner in ER who mentioned GSM (new name for VA Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause) that said I should discuss with my Dr. about vaginal estrogen to help prevent recurrent UTI's. I had never had one until I hit 68. Then all hell broke loose.
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Same here. The urologist was absolutely useless. It was the Nurse Practioner in ER who mentioned GSM (new name for VA Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause) that said I should discuss with my Dr. about vaginal estrogen to help prevent recurrent UTI's. I had never had one until I hit 68. Then all hell broke loose.
That's part of the reason why I don't want to be referred to another urologist. I want to wait to see the uro gynae again who knows what she is talking about.
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Maybe ring the Uro Gynae, explain - hopefully she can then ring your GP and discuss?
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Maybe ring the Uro Gynae, explain - hopefully she can then ring your GP and discuss?
I don't think I would have much luck in getting a quick reply. She is very busy. My follow up appointment with her should have been this week but has been postponed until December. I am also aware of others who have a long wait to see her. I probably don't have a direct email to her though I will check when I get home.
At least I won't have a long wait to see the urologist. I have just had a phone call from the hospital offering me next wed 25th.