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Diagnosed with Vaginal Atrophy

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paisleygirl
paisleygirl

I am 11 years post meno and couldn't take the burning and urethra pain anymore and went to the clinic after being examined I was told everything looks okay just slightly inflamed but I could probably benefit from using some Premarin cream twice weekly ....lovely young doctor very sympathetic so I was glad to get the help ....now im nervous because i forgot to mention that in my last pap 2 years ago everything was great but they did find a tiny polyp at the opening of my cervix I have no issues with it I wouldn't even know it was there but now I'm wondering if it safe for me to use the cream or could this create another problem...I don't have a family doctor as of yet so this was a doctor at a walk in clinic...I am not sure what to do

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  • beverly52803
    beverly52803 paisleygirl

    Posted

    The polyp must have been considered to not be a problem. If it's still there it would have been apparent during your most recent exam. Am assuming they gave you an internal exam if they told you about inflammation?

    What country are you in? Can you not see a gynecologist regularly? I am in the US and it is allowable under my healthcare policy, though I do have a high co-pay. It's pretty obvious by reading these posts that menopausal issues and the treatments for them can get pretty complex. Seeing a different doc each time would unnerve me. Having faith & trust in your doctor is important.

    Can you call this clinic and ask to speak with the doc who examined you? You mention not having a family doctor which to me means a GP. I have never seen a GP for a gynecological problem as I feel it's a specialty and have more faith in a specialist. Can you get to see one under your healthcare plan?

    • paisleygirl
      paisleygirl beverly52803

      Posted

      The polyp has never caused any issues they said it was tiny it was found on my last pap I am now due to have another pap in a couple of months the doctor didn't do an internal as such my slight inflammation is redness on the labia ...I just got word that I am finally getting a new gp and then I'll have my next pap done ...my gp has always done my pap tests only get referred if there is a problem everything always comes back good ...I am in Canada

  • linda50940
    linda50940 paisleygirl

    Posted

    I am not a doctor so cannot advise you but can tell you about my experience. I have had ovarian cancer so complete hysterectomy and now suffer with vaginal atrophy. My doctor prescribed Premarin Vginal cream 0.625 mg. With directions to apply pea sized amt. vaginally every night for 2 weeks continue 2-3 times a week.

    Don't know about the polyp other than be aware and check-ups to see if any changes.

    Hope this helps. We are all in the same boat and have to try to help one another.

    • paisleygirl
      paisleygirl linda50940

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Linda once I get my new gp then I will get another pap done I am due in a couple of months I still have no issues with the polyp at the moment
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