Peri menopause and VA
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This is a new topic to me. It seems though that from what I have read that this is more for menopausal women? I am 46 and just starting to have Perimenopausal symptoms. Vaginal discomfort has been a huge one the last two months. Is it possible I have it already?
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erica46561 JAS06
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Jas06, I am also peri and have been dealing with VA since Oct. 17 coming up on 1 year. 😢 I have tried several things and am on intrarosa and estrace now which seem to be helping.
beverly52803 JAS06
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I went for my first exam in 3 years this summer as I felt symptoms of an infection. At that time I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosis which the gyn says is a result (in my case) of too little estrogen. This is not something you want to have. I am now not only using hormone cream, but had to use steroid cream as well.
I would advise you to do as much reading up as possible on the subject of AV as well as hormone therapy. There are risks involved with using them and risks involved with not using them. Get as much info from your doctor as possible. Go with a list of questions. I assume you are seeing a gynecologist and not a GP.
JAS06 beverly52803
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I just made an appointment today to see a female gynecologist as my current male doc prescribed me a vaginal cream for BV!! I have ZERO symptoms of that and he prescribed it. Then when I questioned the nurse she was rude to me.
I will start reading up. I just can’t believe how fast this all hit me. I was a completely different person in June. My husband and I had a great sex life and it changed overnight. My anxiety is through the roof and I’m never comfortable. 😢
Suki_girl JAS06
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JAS06 Suki_girl
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I’m happy for you and it gives me hope.
beverly52803 JAS06
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It's difficult to get your head around such a major change and doctors seem to want to talk in code if at all. Also, I find I can only take in so much at a time when talking to them. I usually have many questions but they just don't want to go very deep into any topic. My last regular gyn once told me I had to make another appt if I wanted to ask about a related topic! Apparently it comes down to billing.
I wasn't having sex when I was told I should use hormone cream, so I thought it was safer to avoid them as I felt no ill effects. It may prove to be, but as I now have LS as a result of having low estrogen it has certainly taught me a hard lesson. Use the only option available despite feeling it may ultimately not be safe or develop serious problems down the road.
In your case you are having these problems perhaps a little sooner than most, but you have to start making these decisions regardless.
I found a good site today, but the moderator blocked it. Google "care down there". Everything is in plain English. You don't have to wade through medical studies.
Best of luck and remember people have far worse health issues. Good to keep things in perspective.
JAS06 beverly52803
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