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Atrophic Vaginitis

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June_Kavanagh
June_Kavanagh

It has been a great relief to discover that other women of my age are also experiencing this awful condition. I am 61 and really the only menopausal symptom that bothered me was/is vaginal dryness. I was prescribed HRT for 5 years after which it was suggested that I should discontinue that medication. The problem was that I soon discovered that appalling discomfort when attempting intercourse. I did some research and asked the Dr for Vagifem, which was prescribed. It did seem to work but as soon as that is discontinued after 2/3 months the problem reoccurs and the doctors seem reluctant to prescribe further treatment. After several months I read about Sylk, but really not very effective. After a lapse of several more months I decided to go back to the surgery and ask for another course of Vagifem. After an hour in the waiting room sitting with bronchitic patients, the Dr finally prescribed another course!

My concern is that surely we should not have to undergo this constant roller coaster to get something so basic. How many more decades are women supposed to put up with this unnecessary misery?

The effect on relationships can be devastating and it's about time this condition was properly addressed.

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    linda87515 June_Kavanagh

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    Couldnt agree more.  It is a terrible condition to live with and if you are in a relationship it makes it much worse.  Before having the Mona Lisa treatment I had got to the stage where I was considering leaving my husband because I could not bear the thought of having painful sex and the constant apologies for feeling ill and miserable and excuses to avoid any intimacy.  Women do now discuss the menopause and menstuation but this is still a big no no there must be thousands of women out there suffering.
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