Which hormone cream? Link to UTIs?
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I've had UTIs for many years, but, as of last June, I hadn't had one for two years. In the six months since then, I have had two. I was also dignosed with vaginal atrophy during this time - dryness, pain and incredible itching - and am using a vaginal moisturer, although it's not particularly effective. I'm post-menopausal.
I will be seeing my GP next week and wonder whether I might be better to ask about a hormone cream. Do some creams work better than others? I would be interested in other's experiences. I've been a little wary of using them in the past, because of the hormone risk, but am now thinking that if they reduce UTIs, it may well be worth it. Have others found that there is a link between vaginal atrophy and the frequency of UTIs?
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I also use oestradiol full strength patches too - started off with the implants but unfortunately they stopped making them. Recently found a compound chemist who makes the implants so I am going to move back to them. Once again been using oestrogen for nearly 26 years.
That solves the atrophy/dryness problems but UTIs have different causes, although the damaged delicate skin would not help. The 3 times I have had an UTI in my 65 years, I immediately started drinking Ural (there are different brands), take Cranberry capsules (cranberry juice may have too much sugar in it), eliminate sugars from your diet anyway (bacteria love sugar). The last event was so bad I was passing blood as soon as I woke up and felt like I was passing razor blades. I had to get anti-biotics for that one. So unfortunately, despite all the known precautions, it will happen now and then.
According to The Wisdom of Menopause, smear some oestriol cream on the urethra to strengthen and repair, also supposed to help with slight incontinence.