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had my mammogram yesterday and have been called back for more testing to confirm finding. I'm terrified. Has anyone here had breast cancer after taking vagifem. etc? Did I take care of AV but cause cancer? I'm a mess tonight
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nancyo donna18720
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Donna so glad you are ok.
That said. My opinion is that vagimen is a hormone and not recommended for anyone who has had breast cancer. I don't not trust it
wendy62425 nancyo
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Hi Nancyo
The sad and frustrating part to Atrophic Vaginitis is other than Vagifem or the Generic Yuvafem there is nothing else that works as the problem is lack of estrogen causing severe dryness and much discomfort. I don't know about most but it took me almost 6 months to start to have quality of life back and feeling normal again......nothing else worked. There is the New possibility of the Mona Lisa Touch but it is too expensive for many as insurance does not cover it yet and there are some ladies that the ML is not enough so they still have to use Vagifem. I guess it will be a wait and see a little longer until we all get more feedback on the Mona Lisa. Were you one of the ladies that shared that you are doing well with it? Sorry I can't remember. That is why this blogging is so importantant to inform everyone on how we are doing...sharing what works and what may not. Thankful that We are not alone.
thank you for sharing.....so glad to hear wonderful news about Donna!!
have a nice day!
Wendy
nancyo wendy62425
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Hi Wendy. I was one of the successful mona lisa treatments. VA is awful. Women suffer and all that is offered are hormone treatment. What do cancer survivors who can't use it do. It effects all areas of our lives.
I am so glad u are ok but as stated no other treatments available for sufferers YET
wendy62425 nancyo
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I am so glad that the Mona Lisa treatments are working for you! That will give those that cannot have estrogen have hope. After the three first treatments are you able to go a full year without discomfort before you need the yearly treatment? Some could only make it to 6-8 months before needing treatment again. Hopefully the insurance companies will cover those with VA soon. And YES VA is awful!! I never heard of it before it happened to me.........
have a nice day Nancy
Wendy
nancyo wendy62425
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wendy62425 nancyo
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how did you feel after the 10 month painful treatment? How many days did you have pain after? Did that treatment bring you quality of life with no discomfort after treatment pain supsided? How long until your next treatment? Sorry for all my questions just wanting to get educated on the Mona Lisa for possible future as it is so new.
wendy
nancyo wendy62425
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about 2 days to feel ok For me the Mona Lisa worked. I had 3 years of pain n uti's So my quality of life was improved 100 percent. Took years to diagnose VA. Years of never knowing how bad I would hurt being angry and depressed. So I am grateful for ML treatment but it does not work for everyone
wendy62425 nancyo
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melinda128 donna18720
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So happy to hear it was cysts only. The unknown will drive us crazy. My daughter had to be monitored for 1 1/2 years for a mass and still watching her. I have a mass in one breast and a spot in the other. I constantly have to check myself. I just had to put us in God's hands. It was driving me nuts. Glad you are ok
donna18720 melinda128
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