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[Donnadoobie]

I have picked up my first prescription of Vagifem today.  I have just read the information sheet in the pack and feel quite scared!  I have high blood pressure, which I discussed with the nurses yesterday, she told me it is a very low dose so should not be a problem.  Also it mentions fibroids.  I had a small fibroid that was picked up about 10 years ago, is this a problem?

All the mention of strokes, cancer, blood clots and thrombosis is making me feel very nervous about using it.

Any advice?

[CLKD]

Sadly it's HRT - so covers the same warnings that other medications carry.  However, it is a small amount and Quality of Life is important.  It is delivered into the vagina so should not affect blood pressure.  Did the Nurse take your readings? 

Give it a whirl  otherwise the condition may worsen.  Every night for 2/3 weeks then a few times a week.

[Donnadoobie]

Thanks, I feel a little reassured

She did not take BP yesterday but I have a bi annual check next week.  Bp has been pretty steady for the past few years, even to the point of reducing medication.  Normally around 135/75-80 but that is on medication.  I will mention it to the nurse next week.

I will look for the FB group birdy

[Whatsupwiththis]

I am 68 and dx'ed about a year ago with VA along with extremely high uncontrolled BP and my GP INSISTED I use Vagifem DAILY as, like CLKD mentioned, QUALITY OF LIFE VS QUANTITY.    She is very experienced and said vagifem should not affect BP.  As a matter of fact, since I have been on Vagifem my BP has dropped.  She did REFUSE systemic HRT due to age and BP but was quite happy to prescribe local HRT.  You should be fine.

[CLKD]

Your Nurse should have taken your BP there and then!  Remiss.  She wasn't listening.

My DH has white coat syndrome and a calmer more laid back person you won't meet anywhere.  He has a home monitor which he uses at the same time B4 breakfast.  Takes notes.   Shows his GP when necessary and always OK.

   Birdy you explained what I was trying to imply