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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Maryjane on July 09, 2020, 07:31:23 PM

Title: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Maryjane on July 09, 2020, 07:31:23 PM
I did this Instagram live with Dr Sarah Ball today debunking many myths around the use of local oestrogen, & the 8 different types of medications available in the U.K. on the NHS for the treatment of VA & so much more.

She also said it counts as CPD points for GP training.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCbIJWiFIWx/?igshid=76hgr0j04c59
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Joaniepat on July 09, 2020, 08:29:34 PM
This is an excellent video, I have just this minute finished watching it. Many thanks, Jane.

JP x
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Bobidy on July 09, 2020, 09:42:32 PM
Thanks MJ, I'll check it out tomorrow.

Just a quick question, did I dream it or did you mention once about antihistamines affecting VA? X
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Maryjane on July 10, 2020, 05:15:16 AM
Antihistamines job is to dry up mucosal membranes hay fever runny eyes etc of which the vagina is a mucosal membrane, so those who take them just have to be aware and if it does effect them they use more vaginal moisturiser or local oestrogen.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: menowoman on July 10, 2020, 09:14:00 AM
Morning ive just watched this, v informative. I posted just yesterday about having cystitis again after really a 3 or 4 year haitus while using vagifem. Im wondering if its not now working so well for me even though i did the two week reload and then try and use every other night. Does the estriol you use come with an applicator?
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: menowoman on July 10, 2020, 09:15:14 AM
Ps a loved the "dry fields" analogy!
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: suzysunday on July 10, 2020, 10:36:22 AM
I use ovestin and it comes with an applicator. Do I just Google ty interview to find it?
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Maryjane on July 10, 2020, 10:55:06 AM
Suny it's here on this page click the link in the post I put up .
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: suzysunday on July 10, 2020, 08:00:59 PM
Oh yes I see it now!  Not on form today!
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: suzysunday on July 10, 2020, 08:41:22 PM
Thanks so much for putting this on, so helpful and reassuring to hear how safe local oestrogen is.  Just had an ovestin review with my gp and she suggested reducing my dose.  She was ok when I said no but then I started worrying about it, as I always do!  This had been very timely.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Otter15 on July 11, 2020, 08:28:01 AM
I'm not on instagram. Is it possible to watch this video any other way? I'm not technical😳
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Maryjane on July 11, 2020, 09:25:48 AM
You can still watch it if your not on Instagram just press the link
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Dierdre on July 11, 2020, 10:16:41 AM
Thank you for this, it's so nice to be reassured now and then, even though most of us know it's safe its good to hear from a doctor.  There are so many ignorant doctors and we know they are wrong, but they still have the ability to put that doubt back in your mind again.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: suzysunday on July 11, 2020, 10:21:29 AM
My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Otter15 on July 11, 2020, 10:22:24 AM
I've just tried the link and it says I have to log in or sign up.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Katejo on July 11, 2020, 11:39:08 AM
I did this Instagram live with Dr Sarah Ball today debunking many myths around the use of local oestrogen, & the 8 different types of medications available in the U.K. on the NHS for the treatment of VA & so much more.

She also said it counts as CPD points for GP training.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCbIJWiFIWx/?igshid=76hgr0j04c59
Thanks Mary Jane. I will watch it later today.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Katejo on July 11, 2020, 11:41:59 AM
Morning ive just watched this, v informative. I posted just yesterday about having cystitis again after really a 3 or 4 year haitus while using vagifem. Im wondering if its not now working so well for me even though i did the two week reload and then try and use every other night. Does the estriol you use come with an applicator?
I have recently had a similar experience.  I will add a bit more to this later when on my laptop.

 My symptoms have been much better since starting Vagifem nearly 2 years ago and Evorel Conti patches just over a year ago. However I do get occasional bouts of cystitis. Usually this responds to treatment with bicarb of soda in water and Nurofen. However I have had it 3 times in the past 6 weeks, starting a couple of weeks after having a hysteroscopy. I am wondering whether I acquired a mild/low grade UTI during the procedure.Eventually, 2 days ago, I decided to take a 7 day course of Trimethroprim which i had as a backup. Things did start to improve quite quickly. I now need to wait and see if the cystitis comes back again after finishing the course.

Estriol does come with an applicator but I found it messy to use and it irritated me badly. Vagifem works much better.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Otter15 on July 11, 2020, 12:18:24 PM
Can i ask how people get to it. I managed to get onto instagram but I can't see a video. The link just sends me to a picture of Maryjane. Do I need to follow?
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Jenna on July 11, 2020, 12:53:46 PM
Can i ask how people get to it. I managed to get onto instagram but I can't see a video. The link just sends me to a picture of Maryjane. Do I need to follow?

You just click or tap the play button on the left at the bottom of Maryjane's picture.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Otter15 on July 11, 2020, 01:15:03 PM
There's nothing on the left of the pcture.  I only have icons on the right for chat, like or send.😔
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Joaniepat on July 11, 2020, 01:31:52 PM
Bumped for Jaylow.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Otter15 on July 11, 2020, 01:50:44 PM
Hi Folklass. I actually went to instagram through Facebook. Will try again later. Hope I can get onto it, it'll be very useful.
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Jenna on July 11, 2020, 01:56:21 PM
It still works for me from MJ's link at the beginning of the thread!
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Otter15 on July 11, 2020, 02:38:21 PM
Sorted it👍. It's my iPad, not working on that for some reason so managed to get it on my phone.

Thanks for your help. I'm such a technophobe!
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: CherrySG on July 11, 2020, 05:38:17 PM
Fantastic, thank you Mary Jane. Looking forward to next week's one  :)
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Joaniepat on October 25, 2020, 10:25:10 AM
I did this Instagram live with Dr Sarah Ball today debunking many myths around the use of local oestrogen, & the 8 different types of medications available in the U.K. on the NHS for the treatment of VA & so much more.

She also said it counts as CPD points for GP training.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCbIJWiFIWx/?igshid=76hgr0j04c59
Bumped for TnToast
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: TnToast on October 25, 2020, 06:03:21 PM
Wow! That video was SO helpful. It should be compulsory in GP training!
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Joaniepat on October 25, 2020, 07:31:40 PM
Wow! That video was SO helpful. It should be compulsory in GP training!
Yep, it absolutely should!  :)
JP x
Title: Re: Extremely informative video with Dr Sarah Ball all about VA & local oestrogen
Post by: Mulberry on October 26, 2020, 08:54:37 AM
Thanks maryjane for putting the link in your original message.

I’m sure there are a few of us that don’t use social media... me at least...that find we are a bit restricted sometimes for information that is only shared via social media routes.

I am aware of Facebook groups and things where people share a lot of info but I still refuse to use it 😂.

Thanks again for the link. Really useful.