UTI’s -Topical Oestrogen

[Jhpc]

Found this bit of info particularly the bladder part, which I found quite interesting, after been advised/now prescribed Topical oestrogen cream.

Oestrogen deficiency of the menopause often causes significant effects on the vagina and bladder, leading to vaginal dryness, and discomfort during sex. This may have an adverse effect on sexual interest, response, sexual function, relationships and quality of life, as well as bladder problems. Surveys have shown that 45% to 63% of postmenopausal women have experienced vulvovaginal symptoms, most commonly vaginal dryness[1]. However, symptoms are under-reported and under-treated.

[Jmiller623]

This is so true. Women are embarrassed to tell their OB/Gyn that it is painful to have any penetration or it burns when they urinate. Dryness/atrophy causes stress and tremendously reduces quality of life for postmenopausal women. Topical estrogens are easy to prescribe and works well for some women.

Even worse, the medical community has shunned HRT because prior studies said it increased heart disease in postmenopausal women. Come to find out, the study was flawed without proper controls. Menopause lasts an average of 5-6 years. It’s effects on women could easily be mitigated with HRT. Not a great option for those who have an increased risk of blood clots but for all other women, it could really do a world of good if a proper study was conducted.

If only women problems were taken just as seriously as erectile dysfunction and low testosterone, we’d be light years ahead.

[CecilyParsley]

Thank you for this. I am definitely going to discuss topical oestrogen with my GP to see if it helps the awful burning and irritation. I use vaginal moisturisers daily for the past 18 months after years of suffering.

[Jhpc in reply to CecilyParsley]

I hope it helps you.

[CecilyParsley in reply to Jhpc]

Thank you it does but I am still getting the awful burning all the time. I am having my bladder and kidneys scanned tomorrow but I really think the issue could be what you described.

[Jhpc in reply to CecilyParsley]

Yes I had the scan too, didn’t show anything. I don’t get any burning that must be awful x good luck with your scan.

[CecilyParsley in reply to Jhpc]

Thank you so much

[Jhpc]

Thanks nice to know it works for someone, hopefully it will help others too.

[Jhpc]

Too true....hopefully this post will help someone who reads it.

[CecilyParsley]

Thank you for telling me. I just have been for bloods and tried to make an appointment to see my GP to discuss this..no available appointments until 11th March?? Oh well another month of discomfort and burning 😞

[Jhpc in reply to CecilyParsley]

That’s a long time to wait...maybe you can ask your pharmacy for something along this line in the meantime ?

[CecilyParsley in reply to Jhpc]

Thank you I will definitely enquire when I collect my bag full of monthly meds tomorrow

[Jhpc in reply to CecilyParsley]

My hubby collected my lot yesterday what a bag full....

[Jhpc]

Another bit of info on google. For UTI’s

The female hormone estrogen may protect against urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women by improving two of the body's defense mechanisms, a new study found. ... It is thought that using estrogen supplements, in the form of a low-dose cream applied to the vaginal area, may prevent recurring UTIs, said

[CecilyParsley]

Good to know for whenever I get to see my GP 😱