Home
|
About
|
Magazine
|
Specialists
|
Forum
|
Professionals
|
Sitemap
|
Shop
|
Contact
Menu
Menopause
Am I at the Menopause.?
Diagnosis
Premature Menopause
Premature Menopause
Definition
Causes
Investigations
Consequences
Management
Fertility
Resources
Menopause Symptoms
Symptoms
Physical
Psychological
Symptom Scoresheet
Scoresheet Guide
Bleeding Problems
Heavy Periods
Investigations
Treatments
HRT and Periods
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Vaginal Problems
Symptoms
Treatments
Resources
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Bladder Matters
Menopause and HRT after Hysterectomy
Treatments
What to do
CBT for Menopausal Symptoms
Diet, Lifestyle & Exercise
Diet, Lifestyle & Exercise
Omega-6 Diet
Weight Gain
BMI Calculator
Menopause at Work
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Estrogens
Progestogens
Route
Benefits
Risks
Balancing Risks & Benefits
Contra - indications
Side Effects
When to be referred
Review when taking HRT
Duration of HRT
Stopping HRT
HRT Preparations
Treatment
Estrogens
Progestogens
For Perimenopause
For Postmenopause
Vaginal Treatments
Prescribable non-HRT
Testosterone
Alternative Therapies
Remedies
Phytoestrogens
Other Alternatives
Alternative Techniques
Decision Tree
Health
Health at Menopause
Contraception
For older women
The Pill, Patch and Vaginal Ring
Mini Pill, Injectable and Implant
Coil, Mirena and Condoms
Sterilisation
When to stop
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Risk Factors
Diagnosis
Treatments
Heart Disease
What is CVD
Risk Factors for CVD
Reducing Risk of CVD
HRT and Heart Disease
Video Interview
A to Z of menopause and medical conditions
Magazine
Shop
More
News
Press Archive
Leaflets
Books
Multimedia
Surveys
Testimonials
Blogs
Katie's Fitness
Supported By
Commercial Opportunities
Bibliography
Disclaimer & Privacy
Links
Press Pack
Menopause Matters Forum
July 26, 2024, 03:14:37 AM
Welcome,
Guest
Please
login
or
register
.
1 Hour
1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
Forever
Login with username, password and session length
News:
Menopause Matters magazine
ISSUE 76 out now. (Summer issue, June 2024)
Home
Help
Search
Login
Register
Menopause Matters Forum
>
Menopause Discussion
>
All things menopause
>
Re VA
« previous
next »
Pages: [
1
]
Print
Author
Topic: Re VA (Read 1365 times)
Opal
Member
Posts: 69
Re VA
«
on:
January 28, 2019, 06:26:58 PM »
Hi I am on everol conti patches and have been for about 2 years but for the last 2 weeks I have been suffering with VA has anyone else had this
«
Last Edit: January 28, 2019, 07:36:29 PM by Opal
»
Logged
CLKD
Member
Posts: 75284
changes can be scary, even when we want them
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #1 on:
January 28, 2019, 06:59:31 PM »
Do read our threads on vaginal atrophy - localised HRT can ease symptoms!
Logged
Jeepers
Guest
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #2 on:
January 28, 2019, 07:09:48 PM »
Hi Opal
Sorry to hear you are suffering, but your post did make me chuckle... VD was what we used to call STI's.
Anyway, yes, lots of us do, and even though on HRT, you will probably need some local oestrogen, such as Vagifem. As CLKD, there are loads of threads on Vaginal Atrophy which will give you lots of information, and reassurance that you are not alone!
Jeepers x
Logged
Tinkerbell
Member
Posts: 1697
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #3 on:
January 28, 2019, 07:15:39 PM »
Although i am on systemic HRT, Estrogel, i still need Vagifem for the VA, so yes you can start to suffer with it even if on full HRT.
Logged
Opal
Member
Posts: 69
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #4 on:
January 28, 2019, 07:22:12 PM »
ThanksJeepers,CLKD and Tinkerbell, jeepers was just to lazy to type it out thanks for your replys going to call the doctor tomorrow morning she is not that helpful but will see what she says
Logged
CLKD
Member
Posts: 75284
changes can be scary, even when we want them
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #5 on:
January 28, 2019, 07:23:01 PM »
Don't ask, tell her. Explain that you have dryness in the vagina and would like to try appropriate treatment. If she's not willing then make an appt with the Practice Nurse for a chat.
Logged
Opal
Member
Posts: 69
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #6 on:
January 28, 2019, 07:35:59 PM »
CLKD I am rubbish at this type of thing but I will try I have just looked online and there is a meno clinic a few miles from me so if I have any problems I will go there
Logged
suzysunday
Member
Posts: 1311
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #7 on:
January 28, 2019, 07:36:37 PM »
Hope your gp doesn't mess you about and you get some local hrt.
Logged
Opal
Member
Posts: 69
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #8 on:
January 28, 2019, 08:24:47 PM »
Thanks Suzysunday felling so rubbish tonight I am going to tell her like CLKD said and if she says no going to make an appointment at the memo clinic
Logged
Opal
Member
Posts: 69
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #9 on:
January 29, 2019, 11:00:06 AM »
Phoned first thing this morning and got an appointment this morning I went armed with info I had printed from here ready for a fight well to my surprise I have a new lady doctor when I told her how i was feeling she was so good she says she understood as she is going through the same things and that she was working her way through her Meno Ladies to check all was well with them she is like a breath of fresh air I am home Estradol presseries and Yes VM and she has told me that if any problems to call for an appointment, I am so glad I found this forum and asked the question or I would still be strugling.
Logged
suzysunday
Member
Posts: 1311
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #10 on:
January 29, 2019, 11:14:54 AM »
That's great news. It makes you feel more confident to have a sympathetic gp. Hope the pessaries work, is it vagifem?
Logged
Opal
Member
Posts: 69
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #11 on:
January 29, 2019, 11:28:46 AM »
Suzysunday yes it is Vagifem she has said if they are not suitable we will find something to help me, it is a relief to know that I can speak to her the last one was a nightmare and not very nice
Logged
CLKD
Member
Posts: 75284
changes can be scary, even when we want them
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #12 on:
January 29, 2019, 11:51:14 AM »
keep hold of her. Don't share her details or she will have a long queue outside her door
Let us know how you get on. Did you tell her about MM Forum? Also give her the details of the book recently written by a Member ;-)
Logged
Opal
Member
Posts: 69
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #13 on:
January 29, 2019, 01:01:49 PM »
CLKD I did she started laughing when I pulled out the stuff I printed off she said that d9cs need to be more receptive when we tell them about our bodies as we are the ones that know how we feel, we didn't used to have a nurse in our practice she is getting two nurses and will be running well woman clinics and is also planning a well man clinic she says she beleives in preventative medicine so she seems to be on the ball
Logged
CLKD
Member
Posts: 75284
changes can be scary, even when we want them
Re: Re VA
«
Reply #14 on:
January 29, 2019, 01:29:30 PM »
Maybe begin a discussion group about Menopause ?
Logged
Print
Pages: [
1
]
« previous
next »
Menopause Matters Forum
>
Menopause Discussion
>
All things menopause
>
Re VA