Hi
I've been trying to use Vagifem for a few nights but am now feeling totally desperate...
I had a v sore vulva with thin super irritated skin which occasionally bleeds when I wipe. After managing with moisturisers and barrier cream for a long time things recently got worse and I was struggling to sit or walk so I decided to try Vagifem. I know it takes a while to work and was prepared for that BUT I have had a constant thin, copious discharge from it which made my vulval area even more sore. When I tried to insert it last night I couldn't - it just wouldn't go in- and then I had some slight bleeding. I had a miserable night as I continued to leak discharge and the normal soothing moisturiser (YES VM) and barrier cream couldn't be used properly due to this.
Where can I go from here? I didn't get on with estriol cream either as it burned and left the area very inflamed....
I'm feeling really at the end of my tether. I need something for the VA but seem to be too sensitive to tolerate anything. I am very reluctant to try systemic HRT because my maternal grandmother had breast cancer at my age and I have had to have some abnormal breast cells removed.
I have a GP appointment tomorrow but not optimistic they will know what to suggest. A couple of years ago I was referred to Gynae but after a biopsy which just showed inflammation they discharged me saying I was using all the moisturisers and there was nothing else they could do for me.
Any advice very gratefully received.