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
So so try you have to go thru this. Let us know the results.
Hi Donna, sorry to hear about that. Vagifem is not known to cause breast cancer as it does not get into the bloodstream. I hope you will be ok. Take care. Elsie.
I am praying for you. I do not have info on this. But, I do have AV. We are here for you, your sounding board, etc. Please let us know how you are.
Donna
Hang in there.....I have been called back several times after my mammogram and all has been fine. If they are not sure of something or if image is not clear they need to call us back. Yes it was scary each time but all was fine. Get your soonest appointment . Please keep us posted. I will pray Donna.
Wendy
Hi again Donna
try to get appointment today so you can get answer sooner .
Wendy
got back in today they did a very painful 3d mammogram and an ultrasound , I have some cysts but that is all ! Quite a scare though ! Thanks for all the prayers !
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
Oh that is wonderful news Donna!! Thank you dear Lord! It is always so scary when they need to call us back after Mammogram when they see something they are not sure of........better to check it out than not......it's just so hard to have to wait for appointment to get results. I'm so glad they got you in right away so you now have peace of mind!
thank you for sharing Donna...you made my day to a great start!
Have a Wonderful Day! 🌺
Wendy
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
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
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
thank you I am still a bit unsure as I just read the first result talking about two masses and then the second result saying no cancer. Weird
Hi Nancyo
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
Hi Wendy. Made it 10 months then needed another treatment. That treatment was more painful than the first three. It is a painful life changing condition.
Hi Nancy
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
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
Thank you Nancy for sharing!
Donna when i was in my 40s i was always developing breast cysts and they really are painful as well, had to have them drained 3 times and oh what a relief.!
As to the vagifem, had to stop using them as they made me bleed a bit and period like pains after a few years with no periods being menopausal at the time. Had a scan to check for thickening of the ling of the womb but was ok . As said these dont affect the breasts but can cause cancer of the womb which is why dr told me to stop using them, Shame as they really helped with other things though.
Sue
Hi Susan
Do you have Atrophic Vaginitis? Some ladies use Vagifem just for dryness for intimacy.....others for Atrophic Vaginitis for pain. For myself I need the Vagifem for pain......when I miss a day I'm already feeling discomfort. What are you using in place of the Vagifem? What does your doctor recommend? I hope I will be able to stay on Vagifem as long as I can. Some ladies do well with the new Mona Lisa treatments. Look forward to hearing back from you.
have a nice day
Wendy