Cystitis and vaginal pain
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I'm struggling to accept that at 46 I'm in the menopause. For the past 6 years I've been experiencing symptoms which have got worse and more frequent particularly cystitis with vaginal pain and burning sensations. I have had no libido for over 6 yrs and my marriage has suffered. I feel very low with the pain and what's ahead of me. I am being encouraged by g.p to start hrt but hate medication and fear further side effects.Does anyone else get vaginal pain , irritation and interstitial cystitis as a menopause symptom ? Any Hrt advice would be most welcome.
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jayneejay joanne46801
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i got same discomfort, i am age 50 and 19 months post menopause .
its declining hormones causing bladder discomfort, and vaginal discomfort
( vaginal atrophy ) i use ovestin estriol vaginal ovules from Gyno.
also the urethra shrinks and dries out too and causes discomfort .
jay xx
jayneejay
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this only treats the unbearable vaginal discomfort ( vaginal atrophy) and plumps up the vaginal walls and protects bladder ( urethra) discomfort below too.. Doesnt treat any other menopause symptoms, also having discomfort from very mild uterine prolapse needs must.. Cant be without them - so soothing and works wonders , my VA was severe so couldnt suffer it anymore, been using them as required ( half ovule as enough for me ) since september 14 and made life / sex life much better .
good luck
jay x
joanne46801 jayneejay
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Thanks for the support . I've got Drs appt to discuss the topical options as I'm struggling to cope with the bladder pain and vaginal discomfort . Do you get a burning dragging sensation at all . I feel so old at 46 and very anxious . My poor husband has s lot to put up with .
page10537 joanne46801
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AusWinnie joanne46801
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susan21149 joanne46801
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I don't have any adivice on HRT because I am not on it and I am against it
Its really up to you if you want to be on HRT but read up on it first and talk to your doctor about what he thinks
joanne46801 susan21149
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Off to Drs to discuss some topical options even though I don't like medication but I can't cope too much longer !!