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[Kirsti]

Update
Had an online call with a menopause doc who has said ok to stop the Utrogestan for a couple of weeks to see if I feel bit better in myself and if my bladder feels any better. Possible progesterone intolerance. Options then would be to try a 3 month cycle only using Utrogestan then with scans under the guidance of my gp. Try Femoston instead, or try coming off hrt and just sticking with the daily vagifem. She has also said Amitriptyline could help with my anxiety and bladder pain. So looks like I've got a way to go to find out what will ultimately work best for me. Starting with 2 weeks off the Utrogestan. Fingers crossed 😯

[CLKD]

Stop the HRT
Continue with the vaginal atrophy treatment that you already use or your vagina won't know if it's flying a bike or riding a kite ;-).  You may require every night or alternate nights for a while. 

Let us know.  Do U feel supported 

[Flossieteacake]

Update
Had an online call with a menopause doc who has said ok to stop the Utrogestan for a couple of weeks to see if I feel bit better in myself and if my bladder feels any better. Possible progesterone intolerance. Options then would be to try a 3 month cycle only using Utrogestan then with scans under the guidance of my gp. Try Femoston instead, or try coming off hrt and just sticking with the daily vagifem. She has also said Amitriptyline could help with my anxiety and bladder pain. So looks like I've got a way to go to find out what will ultimately work best for me. Starting with 2 weeks off the Utrogestan. Fingers crossed 😯

Thank you for the update. I am glad the menopause specialist suggested you stop the Utrogestan. If your bladder improves on stopping it, then I would not use it again but try something else. It can take time to find something but there are other options so try not to worry about it just now.

Some do find Amitriptyline helpful for anxiety.

I hope you feel a bit better after your appointment.

[Kirsti]

Hi everyone
Thanks so much for all your replies.
The good news is my mum's funeral went well and we gave her a good send off.

So on Monday I stopped the Utrogestan and took 5mg diazepam at night, carried on with eostrogel, vagifem and coconut oil as normal. Did the same on Tuesday night. I took the diazepam as I needed to get through my mum's funeral in the best way I could.
I did have some pain and discomfort but it was much more bearable for those two days. I was obviously very emotional because it was my mum's funeral.
Yesterday still off the Utrogestan, didn't take the diazepam and felt pretty bad with pain and discomfort.  Today it is off the scale and I had a bad night. I am also starting to get really irritable and angry. Like I'm getting pmt.
So in conclusion it looks like the diazepam helped as it relaxed my muscles and eased the nerve pain. Because of this I am now convinced I need the amitriptyline, I think I may need to start taking the Utrogestan
Again too as my bladder is no better and I'm feeling very tetchy and aggressive now. I guess I've got to chose between weepy and more anxious versus angry and aggressive, but am hoping the amitriptyline will help with my pain and my mood. Just need to get an appointment now to ask for it.  Hopefully early next week fingers crossed.

[Flossieteacake]

Hi everyone
Thanks so much for all your replies.
The good news is my mum's funeral went well and we gave her a good send off.

So on Monday I stopped the Utrogestan and took 5mg diazepam at night, carried on with eostrogel, vagifem and coconut oil as normal. Did the same on Tuesday night. I took the diazepam as I needed to get through my mum's funeral in the best way I could.
I did have some pain and discomfort but it was much more bearable for those two days. I was obviously very emotional because it was my mum's funeral.
Yesterday still off the Utrogestan, didn't take the diazepam and felt pretty bad with pain and discomfort.  Today it is off the scale and I had a bad night. I am also starting to get really irritable and angry. Like I'm getting pmt.
So in conclusion it looks like the diazepam helped as it relaxed my muscles and eased the nerve pain. Because of this I am now convinced I need the amitriptyline, I think I may need to start taking the Utrogestan
Again too as my bladder is no better and I'm feeling very tetchy and aggressive now. I guess I've got to chose between weepy and more anxious versus angry and aggressive, but am hoping the amitriptyline will help with my pain and my mood. Just need to get an appointment now to ask for it.  Hopefully early next week fingers crossed.

I am so pleased your Mum's funeral went well.

What a shame you are now feeling anger. It does seem the Diazepam was helpful so I can now see why you are considering amitriptyline. With the bladder not improving it could very well be VA as I have bladder pain.

[Kirsti]

Thanks Flossieteacake
Yes I think I need more than HRT
I am getting myself worked up as I am worried I will lose my job so need something to help with the extreme anxiety and nerve pain. Hopefully it will help to take the edge off!
Hope you are not in too much discomfort.

[CLKD]

So pleased that your Mum's service is over and went well.  Now the grieving begins!   

I can't remember what you are using for the VA  .  Meno brain here.

Don't forget pain relief if necessary, when I get that nip as the urine flow stops, I take 'nurofen'.