Hi Anne - Your doctor is wrong. Many women need local oestrogen as well as systemic HRT to deal with VA symptoms. I believe the NICE guidelines state this. Certainly the treatments button at the top of the page has -
"VAGINAL TREATMENTS
Local estrogen can be used for vaginal and bladder symptoms, when systemic treatment is not desired or appropriate. For some women, vaginal estrogen may be required along with systemic HRT."
Speak to your GP again showing the information you've got from here. Another option might be to email Dr Currie though I think she may be away at the moment. Your GP sounds to have out of date information. Good Luck.
