HRT gels.
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I have been taking hormone gels compounded by a pharmacy in Pennsylvania for 14 months. 6 weeks ago I developed a vaginal yeast infection that will not go away. I took 3 rounds of diflucan which did not help. I read where HRT therapy can cause yeast infections. Has anyone had this problem? Thanks
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deb50 maryann35553
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Hi Maryanne HRT can course changes and problems.Are you sure it's a yeast infection? I asking as I thought the same for me but it turned out to be dryness which is sooooo uncomfortable particularly as my sport is road cycling.
My doc suggested Aqeuos cream (not sure if it's called the same in the US)which you use as a moisturiser on your bits and peices and as a shower wash. Even the feminine washes irritated me you see.
This has worked for me but I realise my bits need more delicate care as a result of being on HRT
Hope it helps
Debs
Farmergal maryann35553
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ljp64 maryann35553
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you could try a good vaginal moisturiser such as replete, silk or vagisan, or better still get some local oestrogen such as vagifem from your doctor .
maryann35553 ljp64
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deb50 ljp64
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Hi I've been docs with the very symptoms that Maryanne describes. The doc has said the tissues area is thin dry and sore as you've discribed in your reply to her.My docs given me some vagifem and progesterone tabs to take day 12 to 26 to support the HRT patche I am already on.
My question is what's your experience re your symptoms vagifem and where you prescribe progesterone? I'm struggling a bit with my symptoms and the fact I feel like my bits and pieces don't feel like my own if you get my drift and because I feel like a walking pharmacy.......basically I'm fed up with it all and feel tempted to scrap everything....I want to feel normal again and not have my uncomfortable 😣 sore regions.
ive only had 2 lots of the vagifem so far and the progesterone starts tonight.
would appreciate your thoughts Thankyou.
maryann35553 deb50
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Hi,
I was diagnosed with vaginal atrophy a year and a half ago. I had fibroid tumors as well which lead to a hysterectomy in Feb. of 2016. I am still taking the bioidentical hormones as well as Femdophilus, a probiotic and Ellura, a cranberry supplement along with Vitamin D.
I have used a vaginal Valium suppository which helps somewhat. I also use either mineral oil or prescription Lotrimin and adult Balmex on the outer region. It helps with the soreness.
I see my Dr. in late June & I will ask him if I can get blood work done to see if these bioidentical hormones are still necessary.
Good luck!
ljp64 deb50
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Hi Deb50, it's miserable isn't it, not a nice time in our lives.
if you are using a patch, you should have progesterone along side, unless you've had a hysterectomy, progesterone protects the lining if the uterus and prevents it building up too much.
I have a Mirena coil as the progesterone part of my HRT regime, and use oestrogel alongside it.
For the VA I now use and estring internally, which lasts for 3 months and delivers constant oestrogen to the vagina to plump things up and help prevent the symptoms of VA
i gate to be the bearer of bad news, but VA is yet another symptom of low oestrogen, and 'scrapping everything' would probably make things worse not better, we aren't ever going to make our own oestrogen again.
persevere with the vagifem, I presume you are on daily for two weeks as a loading dose?… give it time
deb50 ljp64
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Thankyou for your reply.
ive not had a hysterectomy but I do have a fibroid which isn't being checked !!!?. The doc started me on the patches 18 months ago as my mood was low headaches restless sleep etc I'm sure you know the drill lol. I've been fine on the patches except for this dryness which was mistacken by me for a few months as thrush/ bv.
Now the docs said she feels because of the dryness I need more oestrogen and progesterone therefore she gave me the vagifem and progesterone tablets.
She told me to have the vagifem x3 times a week but like you've mentioned it says on the vagifem leaflet to have it nightly for the first 2 weeks......unsure what to do on that one. Plus the progesterone tablets I've realised I've missed the 12 day marker for starting them this month so I need to start them next month on day 12......what a palarva. 😏 I feel like I'm falling apart
maryann35553 deb50
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I see my Dr. in a few weeks. Hopefully, he will run blood tests to see if the estrogen level has increased.
Regards