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[Jules]

It's ridiculous how they're following out of date advice. When I'd had one episode of a tiny bleed and was waiting for a gyny appointment I was told to stop my vagifem and they wouldn't prescribe my estriol cream either. The gyny shook her head in irritation when I told her. It really rolled my condition backwards too. So seek out anyone who will help you.

[CLKD]

What's the worst that could happen if a woman uses appropriate VA treatment?

What's the best that could happen: Quality of Life. 

Recent News at Huntingdon over Sat evening shows that we should live every day as fully as possible and often to do that, we need to take action ourselves and not take much notice about medics who continue to worry us with 'what ifs'.

 

[CLKD]

Did U make a decision yet Old Frumpy - doing nowt ;-) will increase the chances of VA becoming worse.

U can ring round the various Hospitals to C if they have a decided menopause clinic to find out what the waiting list might be.  When my vulva etc itches I either use an 'extra' application of estriol or gently apply KY Jelly there.

[Old Frumpy]

CLKD

I honestly thought I had posted somewhere on here, but GP's are pushed for time in appt and when I had followup she said she had no problem with be starting Vagifem and had wanted to be sure it was ok with past history and age. (Plus I have one great CSN)

Has made a great difference and VA is back to normal and no UTI's.  Usually they kick in when travelling yet my recent hols in Northumberland were a breeze.  Still worry if the discussion comes back up about BP meds as I am convinced they caused it.....5 to 6 days of starting and wham.  No one will change my opinion on this - sometimes you have to say that you know you own body etc.

I agree with what you says about Quality of Life.  After my cancer surgery and then the all clear I wanted to grab life to the full and goodness knows we have enough turmoil in daily life.....and the blasted evening news.....hence be disappearing to the kitchen!!!!

[CLKD]

That's good news!

U may have posted ..... but I probably missed it 

[Jules]

I've  used organic coconut oil and organic castor oil. It must be organic. But I've only used it externally. I really feel for you. I had to stop for 4 weeks because I had a small bleed. The GP initially said 6 weeks and said she'd have to send my to gyny if I didn't take the break. It felt like a threat and I had an argument with her. They wouldn't even prescribe estriol cream. It's awful when you just need your treatment and it's being withheld.

[CLKD]

Of course the 'bleed' could have been caused by vaginal atrophy.

[Old Frumpy]

CLKD

I honestly thought I had posted somewhere on here, but GP's are pushed for time in appt and when I had followup she said she had no problem with be starting Vagifem and had wanted to be sure it was ok with past history and age. (Plus I have one great CSN)

Has made a great difference and VA is back to normal and no UTI's.  Usually they kick in when travelling yet my recent hols in Northumberland were a breeze.  Still worry if the discussion comes back up about BP meds as I am convinced they caused it.....5 to 6 days of starting and wham.  No one will change my opinion on this - sometimes you have to say that you know you own body etc.

I agree with what you says about Quality of Life.  After my cancer surgery and then the all clear I wanted to grab life to the full and goodness knows we have enough turmoil in daily life.....and the blasted evening news.....hence be disappearing to the kitchen!!!!

Well spoke too soon.....wednesday night and pain burning and frequency......yesterday feeling rough took sample and nurse rang back starting me on 5days antibiotics - UTI!!! Oh what joy

[Jules]

Of course the 'bleed' could have been caused by vaginal atrophy.

There was a tiny cervical cyst so could have been that. I was having breast pains at the time which culminated in the bleed so I'm guessing it was hormonal but I was desperate when they stopped the VA treatment. They said they were following guidance. Which is probably the case with this lady's doctors

[Ayesha]

I honestly believe that they don't know much about topical oestrogen treatment and group it all together under the title HRT, aka, the demon!

Knowing what I know now, I would never give up on topical treatment whilst waiting for a clinic appointment, I would never want the symptoms of GSM to return. If they find anything sinister continuing with treatment won't make a difference whilst waiting. It seems they like to make women suffer when there is no need, enough already!

[CLKD]

B4 I get a Lab confirmed infection I shiver as the urine flow shuts off .......... at least you've been given 5 rather than 3 days of AB, which 1?

1 doesn't need to stop VA treatment !

[Old Frumpy]

B4 I get a Lab confirmed infection I shiver as the urine flow shuts off .......... at least you've been given 5 rather than 3 days of AB, which 1?

1 doesn't need to stop VA treatment !

Hi CLKD

Given nitrofurantoin on thurs afternoon and she tested my sample then  - the 5 days (think 3 is useless) was as given as sample could not be sent off to lab till Fri am and wanted to have it checked etc to see if on right antibotic....honestly thought she was more on the ball than some GP,s.  Not the nicest thing to take

[CLKD]

I haven't completed a course of ABs for years as they make me really ill.  Also samples that are sent to a Lab on a Friday may well sit, waiting, until the middle of the next week 

How do U feel?

[Old Frumpy]

Will finish a course antibiotics tomorrow after 5 days (nitrofurantion)

Last August had UTI and tooks these and within day or two felt relief, this time I really feel it has improved some but certainly not 100%.  I would say maybe 65 to 70% and last pill is tomorrow am.  Nurse gave me 5 days as weekend was coming etc and told to ring back today.  Today I was told it showed mixed growth and asked for another to be sent to lab if not cleared.  There was no mention of blood in urine as nurse said when she tested it in surgery last week.

Having looked today online it could well just be the fact that this was done at home with me finding a small old jam jar which although I washed it wasn't sterile in the full sense.

I am starting to panic slightly......do I continue with vagifem or should I wait till after I send of next sample.

I am taking yakult and bio plain yog as always used to get thrush after meds - but bit uncomfortable down there.

Any advice

[Old Frumpy]

CLKD posted


Re: UTI advice (urine infection)
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What does a 'mixed growth' actually mean: good or bad bacteria in the sample?  Is she continuing with the AB regime until the next sample is returned?


Nowt to worry about with regards the jam jar, the 'show' is probably due to a very dry vagina which on being wiped tears.  So any blood will be in the urine sample.  [I think that I said that in your other thread  ].


Carry on with VA treatment every night for 2-3 weeks, an extra vagifem can be added for 2-3 mornings to allow the vagina to become softer and less dry  - (U could continue on your other thread which will stop me becoming more confused  - the subject heading can be altered .......) .


Good idea to take the yoghurt - it cleanses the digestive system from top to bottom helping to replace the bacteria