GYN just told me I have AV and I have issues I have not seen here.
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I am a 66 yr. old, hysterectomy in 2008, issues with a bit of a drooping bladder, but not real bad. Dryness for the last few years. Three days ago thought I had a yeast infection (due to intense itching and redness). Tried one day Monistat suppository. Next day not any relieve. Went to GYN, could not find any yeast, but because of the Monistat it might mask it, so she gave me Diflucan just to make sure. She also said I had a bad case of Atrophic Vaginitis, and my membranes were very thin, irritated, inflamed. Even though she was very careful the exam was painful. She told me to use Permarin .615 mg cream inside and on the area everyday for two weeks and then back off to once a week. After two days, the redness has decrease a little, irritation is still there big time and I still have a lot of itching. The issue is it is hard to sit, I feel burps of air coming out and I feel pressure in my vagina (especially when I stand or walk) and it feels like something moving or wanting to slide out of my vagina. I do not think it is my bladder. I have checked with a mirror as well and do not see anything protruding in the opening. Question: Have anyone had this pressure feeling and how long does it take Premarin to work and to feel better. I also got some KY jelly to put on in the day so I am not too dry. Still very itchy. It is hard to just leave the house. This is scary. Thinking I need to call my GYN after the weekend. Anyone have any words of wisdom?
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deb27931 bk30464
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tracy12090 deb27931
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Was you prewarned that VA could result?
jayneejay bk30464
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i too have vaginal dryness due to post menopause, also told this by Gyno
i have used Ovestin vaginal Estriol ovules and cream
i wont use premarin ( presonally ) as its equine and made from pregnant mares urine.. 'It that what you meant Premarin'..
My gyno said to also use ovestin cream on the outer skin too as that also thins, tightens etc .
the bladder urethra also shrinks, becomes, thin and tightened and can cause irritation, the vaginal estriol helps bladder urethra too .
i prefer the ovestin ovules vaginally as they are silky and smooth and very soothing. I have been using since last sept.
i only use ine a week infact i halve the ovule and use half twice weekly.
in between i use premeno duo ( non hormonal ) ovules and all has improved greatly.
the ovestin cream i use twice weekly a tiny amount on outer bits especially around vaginal entrance to keep from thinning etc .
i have a very mild uterine prolapse and this also helps thats discomfort too.
Gynest cream is similar to Ovestin ..
i am aged 51 next month and 20 months post meno, no HRT orally, just this type of HRT vaginally for VA ..
hope all improves soon for you
jay
bk30464 jayneejay
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jayneejay bk30464
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Yes Ovestin is the weakest estrogen, called Estriol.
I suffered too felt like i was sitting on a prickly hedgehog.
But all much better now
Jay x
bk30464 jayneejay
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carmarie bk30464
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bk30464 carmarie
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Thank you. Can I use the coconut oil along with the hormone cream? Sex is not happening, can't even think of it until this is totally cleared up. Just going to the GYN was enough pain to put me through the roof. I am miserable just trying to walk and sit and go about my day-to-day activities. Last few days I have been totally home and canceled all the activities over Memorial Day weekend. I have a small trip by car coming up this next Thursday and praying I feel better, if not this is going to be one miserable trip
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lorna65 bk30464
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I had all the problems you are having with sitting etc, I bought one of these circular ring cushions with the hole in the middle, it looks like a giant Polo Mint. I got mine from a medical supply shop, but I am sure they can be bought from Amazon. Because there is a hole in the middle of the cushion, your 'undercarriage ' is not having pressure on it. I used it for about 6 weeks until the ointments & creams got the inflammation under control. Hope this helps and it does get better, it just takes time. Good Luck
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Sus28 bk30464
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if you are suseptable to getting candida which makes things worst, it is favourable to take stock of your diet as some foods encourage the yeast infection.
bk30464 Sus28
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The bladder prolaps seems to be worse during this bout with AV. If I can just get the AV to calm down and improve then I will see if I have to deal with the bladder. I can't belive I have gone from hardly any issues to this within a few days. Just got back into excercising and trying to get into better shape and this challenge happens. So now that is at a stand still. Thanks for your help.
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