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Do I need to see a doctor

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tracy33887
tracy33887

ive been going through the menopause for about a year i dint know if its peri or menopause, ive bot had a period for about 10 months im having hot sweats and night sweats but am taking herbal meducines which i think helps, my worry us do i still need to see a doctor, im worried about future bone problems. i also suffer from a dry vagina which make sex uncomfotable any one any tips please

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  • lisa17089
    lisa17089 tracy33887

    Posted

    hi I too am wondering whether

    to visit the doctor. I'm still having periods but they are very erratic. I dont really want to take HRT because I'm worried about weight gain, but I'm also suffering with dry vagina which makes sex uncomfortable and causes thrush or cystitis. not really sure what to do x

    • tracy33887
      tracy33887 lisa17089

      Posted

      i do t want to go dOwn the HRT route either for the same reason you woukd think there would be so many solutions by now as women have had menopause fir ever

  • Guest
    Guest tracy33887

    Posted

    I just saw my gyn last Friday and she suggested a vaginal estrogen cream which is applied with an applicator. She said that it's important to start using it before you get dry because once you do it's hard to reverse it. I've got it waiting at the drug store, just need to do some more research to see if it's safe, etc..

    I would suggest using a lubricant like KY liquid. It's odorless and doesn't seem to cause any allergic reactions for me, and I'm very sensitive.

    • Barney3771
      Barney3771 Guest

      Posted

      Hi. Do you have the name of the cream please?

    • Guest
      Guest Barney3771

      Posted

      I'm traveling at the moment, but have to say, I never picked up the script. The doc had said though it's a plant based estrogen cream and comes with an applicator if that helps. You would need a prescription, so best to ask your doc.

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