She's talking rubbish.
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Do read the 'bladder issues' and 'vaginal atrophy' threads on the forum. Make notes ;-)
As oestrogen levels drop the body may become dry: inside and out which includes skin and the vaginal area. Appropriate treatment "Vagifem" or "Ovestin" will help. If necessary use nightly until symptoms ease. The idea is to plump up the tissues in the vagina - it may take a few months B4 penetration is comfy, many of us use
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;-).
VA treatment is usually 12-14 nights continually then every 3rd and 6th night, some require nightly - it's Trial and Error and the label is guidance. If you get the need2P feelings, take pain relief as it relaxes the bladder spincter as it shuts off the urine flow. I use KY jelly or a little 'ovestin' if the area becomes dry/itchy.
Your GP should know what is available in your area so ring and explain that Evorel Conti is your best treatment option at the moment. Many GPs still believe that we can 'overdose' on oestrogen!! but many take various forms of HRT including that for VA. Do U still have some of the patches if so I would continue with them and get the next prescription in good time.
Ask away there's usually someone who has a) had your symptoms and b) is around to sympathise. Do read "Me and My Menopausal Vagina" written by a Member on the Forum, then hand to your Practice Nurse ;-). Let us know how you get on.