Saw my menopause consultant yesterday. Have come to the conclusion that I know more than she does, thanks to this site and the internet.
She confirmed that I know have VA for the rest of my life but not to worry I can use the Vagifem indefinitely. Now seriously how likely is that? I am 60 and say I get to 80 or more I think it is very unlikely that I will be able to take this for 20 or more years.
When I said this she just went mmmm see what you mean and changed the subject. She had no further ideas or new medicines or anything else and hadn't even heard of the KEY E suppositories which for me are a God send.
I think she was sent on a one day seminar. So disappointing as I was hoping to get answers.
Hi Linda. I have been on vagifem now for about 5 years with no ill effects I am 67. I don't know how long we can stay on vagifem but it's working ok for me in conjunction with the Yes lubricants. Where do you get the vitamin E suppositories from??
Hi, I was hoping too when I saw a specialist but he said my VA will never be cured only be managed. That being the case I would probably need continuous treatment where others without the condition would be able to stop. Vagifem are a very low dose anyway, I think it's more of a maintenance dose. Unfortunately from what I've read there is no cure and if treatment is stops the symptoms return.
It's disheartening and disappointing to think this is all they can offer. Lots of therapeutic treatments help but none I've heard match hrt but I guess it depends on the individual.
I'd be interested to hear myself from someone who knows different.
Well Linda, Vagifem do say on their site 'use for the shortest possible time'. My guess is that they don't mean 20 years! This is the instructions for use, by vagifem, for vagifem http://www.novo-pi.com/vagifem.pdf
I use the Vagifem twice a week by the way 😊
I can so relate..most seem clueless yet they charge a fortune,they need to turn ON their computer!
There's the Mona Lisa procedure which sounds promising to me. Stimulates collagen production in the vaginal area.
Is it available in the UK and what does it involve
It is available in Harley Street it's around £3000 as you need 3 treatments. Then top ups. It doesn't suit everyone if your like me and have keloid (over healing) scaring maybe be an issue my Dr said :-(
Crikey. I'm a pensioner. It should be available on the NHS but I think I will be on the Vagifem for the future then! Thanks for the info though 😊
Sorry I meant to say it's a laser used inside the vagina. It effect on vaginal stimulates the production of collagen and restores proper blood flow. But it requires top ups.
Sounds good though
I already asked lol. Not available on the nhs unfortunately. I was desperate enough to ask if their were any clinical trials none of those either!
Do you take progesterone with it?my doctor says id have to if i took it..too expensive in the US..going back to reg gyno and see what she says.
The Vitamin E pessaries are made by Carlton and called Key E. But actually they aren't that different from using a chunk of organic coconut oil (they have coconut and palm oil in them) which is much cheaper:-)
Ive got it on my list to try both..i hope they work alot safer and less complicated then hrt.
Lee, did you ever try the hyalaronic acid pessaries? I can't remember if you can even get them there? They are the best alternative to hormones, from the studies done, but obviously without the danger of hormones.
Hi Sallybongo that encouraging. It is certainly working for me 90% of the time and appears to be working better the longer i use it. I was in agony beforehand and worry that I might not be able to keep taking them as there was nothing else that worked.
The vit e suppositories Key E I get off the internet - they are so much cheaper in the USA than Britain but you then have to pay duty. I find them very good and use one most nights then coconut oil in the day if needed.
This chatroom is really helpful
Hi Lee thats interesting nobody has mentioned progesterone to me. I am at the doctors next week so will mention it.
Maybe they are on amezon,is there a brand name?.I would try them.
Coconut oil in the day..is that just on vulva?Mine gets so dry my underwear bothers me.