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Do I suffer from atrophic vaginitis?

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marie13049
marie13049

I have been having lower abdominal discomfort, burning and mild itching for the past three years.  It seems like I have got a urine infection but tests came clear.  I also seem to have slight vaginal discharge.  My GP referred me to a gynae and he could not find anything wrong, vaginal swab and urine test came normal.  I asked about AV and he did a blood test for oestrogen and this cave normal and he said I have not got AV.  Everything seems quite healthy down there except I keep suffering from this burning sensation and discomfort.  I keep going to my GP and she said I have got AV and prescribed me Ovestin cream which I used last year & did not help, I was having hot flushes and sore breasts.  Today I went to see her again as this burning sensation was driving me crazy.  She prescribed the cream again, I do not know whether it will help or should I give it another go.

I was also surprised that I had blood in my urine and suffered two urine infections without me knowing.  Although I suffer from burning sensation, it does not burn when I pass urine and I have got a good flow.  She also treated me for thrush with no effect.  In the end she took a swab and it came negative although the nurse said she could see thick white dischage up.  I have come to the conclusion the slight discharge I suffer does not mean I have thrush.  Looking at the symptoms of AV, it does seem I have got it.  Now who do I believe the consultant or my GP.  The consultant did quite a few tests like ultra sound and probing my vagina with something I cannt remember what it was last year.  Strange when I was on holiday for three weeks, no symptoms, it only bothers me when I am idle and watching TV.  I am also concerned I might suffer with urine infection without me knowing due to this burning sensation.  Aftet two lots of antibiotics for urine infections and cream for thrush, I am still the same.  Thanks

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  • Queeny55
    Queeny55 marie13049

    Posted

    I had two courses of antibiotic and still same symptoms. Burning constantly in vagina and pee a lot. But according to urine test in lab no infection but one test did show blood. Gp did refer me to specialist to check bladder on tues. So so scared. I have utis since postmenopause and normally infection in urine and antibiotic did help. But this time no infection and bit blood under microscope. So scared

    .anybody can relate?

    • liz53953
      liz53953 Queeny55

      Posted

      Hi queeny yes same symptom s exactly had all tests don't worry had my bladder checked as well . Menopausal symptoms yet again try drinking proper made up barley water you need to soothe the bladder walls as something has irritated them. It could also be that you need to use s small amount of hrt cream in vagina to help keep insides plumped up to avoid nasty symptoms. I also drink loads of water to flush through and no coffee as it irritates. 
    • Queeny55
      Queeny55 liz53953

      Posted

      Thank u liz. I drink coffee and tea so perh should cut down on it. Scared for test tues
    • Queeny55
      Queeny55

      Posted

      I got vagifem since around 5wks not helping until now
    • Queeny55
      Queeny55

      Posted

      U have same?no infection but bit blood in urine. Constantly uncomfortable feeling in vagina and burning. Pressure going to pee a lot
  • Queeny55
    Queeny55 marie13049

    Posted

    So scared
    • liz53953
      liz53953 Queeny55

      Posted

      Hi queeny don't be scared yes u had blood in urine I could not see it but docs could. Had cystoscopy it's not great but over and done  quick ask for antiseptic cream that does not sting  after,  they have to wipe your delicate parts with it first . I asked nurse before I went in and asked for non stingy cream it's really quick. They tell you straight away because they can see on a screen. Don't Worry. I also had an ultrasound to see if bladder fills and empties ok and that's a doddle. Cut out anything that may irritate like caffeine and drink barley water it works. 
    • Queeny55
      Queeny55 liz53953

      Posted

      Thanks liz for reassurance. I cant see blood either but lab urine test did show. C what they suggest on tues. Keep u updated. Thanks again. Appreciated. 
    • liz53953
      liz53953 Queeny55

      Posted

      Queeny you are more than welcome it's not great fun when your bits are in a pickle !! 
    • marie13049
      marie13049 Queeny55

      Posted

      Good luck for tuesday, let us know how you got on.  I am going to ask my GP for a bladder check as well as she did find blood in my urine in a routine test and I was not aware of it.  I am glad I can relate to others in this forum I thought I was going crazy sometimes it seems my vagina is on fire".
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