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[jo-jowilks]

Hi, I've finally decided I can no longer put up with my menopause symptoms (hot flushes, vaginal dryness and urinary incontinence) and have contacted my Dr to see what can be done, she has suggested a vaginal oestrogen cream or pessary and also recommended this website for useful info and advice.
I was just wondering if others have found this kind of treatment useful?
Many thanks
x

[Tinkerbell]

Ovestin is a cream and Vagifem a pessary both have been life changing for me as before i got treatment i could't sleep, sit or walk with the discomfort of VA.

[Tinkerbell]

Topical estrogen doesn't do anything for hot flushes though, you need full HRT for that.

[jo-jowilks]

Thank you x

[CLKD]

You don't need an exam to be prescribed 'vagifem' or 'ovestin' medication which eases vaginal atrophy.  We have threads on that, and 'bladder issues' which you might find useful.

[jo-jowilks]

Thank you x

[CLKD]

My GP went on symptoms, following repeated symptoms of urine 'infections'.  For weeks the samples were dipped in the surgery and ABs prescribed, then a sample was sent to a Lab and came back with no growth.  Also with many surgeries being closed, we shouldn't have to wait for something that will ease symptoms.

[CLKD]

...... anything in particular that you might have read ?  Minusminnie - do U keep a mood/food/symptom diary to chart progress etc., to discuss with the practice nurse?

[Diamonds and pearls 53]

Minusminnie, you really do not need to be examined to have Ovestin and Vagifem prescribed. Symptoms of VA are generally enough unless you have other concerns.

[suzysunday]

I get repeat prescription for ovestin and no examination.  Just a telephone consultation every year.  Suits me.   Systemic hrt when I was on it required checks like blood pressure etc.