hormone cream for vaginal atropht

[Flavia100]

I am 77 and constantly suffer with pelvic flair, atrophy, and constant UTIs. At one point my urologist, who is excellent suggested I would benefit from hormonal cream. Obviously, most gynecologist would agree with that but most oncologist disagree. I’ve done some research and it seems from what I learned that the risk is minimal when used vaginally. I just don’t think I can go on like this with the pain and infections and flares. Wondering if any of you ladies have had a similar experience and if your oncologist were open to trying a vaginal hormone cream? I know what used to be a huge no no recent studies have seem to indicate that the risk is not what they thought it was.

[MyMiracle13]

I had vaginitis recently and the gynecologist prescribed Neo Penotran Forte, a vaginal suppository, for 14 nights. It worked but I didn’t tell my oncologist because I didn’t know that I had to inform him.

[Mermaiden]

I used to be able to use a smidge of estrogen cream, but now both my oncologist and gynecologist say no more. Just recently, my oncologist recommended yuvafem, estradiol vaginal inserts twice weekly. It helps a bit but not as much as a smidge of cream. I’m considering Mona Lisa treatment for this problem.

[Merma in reply to Mermaiden]

If you do get the MonaLisa treatment, please update us on how it goes.

[Andersl]

I have hormonal pessaries twice a week. My oncologist was not at all concerned about prescribing it as the effects are localised..Hope this helps.

L x

[Totheriver]

I had trouble with UTIs and was in hospital every 5 to 6 months with a bout. Now I am on a low dose antibiotic every day for the last two years and have not been in the hospital. Theresa

[Beryl71]

I was told to avoid hormonal cream . I use non hormonal cream called hyalofemme. I have recommended to friends since using myself and everyone has been satisfied. Fir a lubricant I use Sylk which is also good.

[CTGirl1962]

Hi!! Yes to hormone cream vaginally!! My oncologist suggested it for my UTI’s and dryness. EXTREMELY LOW RISK!

Ask yours and good luck. I hope you’re feeling better in no time!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Jody

[fancydog]

Good info! But on a slightly humorous note, I'm 64 and now can't sneeze when I have a full bladder w/o leakage! A friend of the same age and not with MBC coined a new word for this, its called " peezing"!😅

[PJBinMI in reply to fancydog]

A sense of humor has sure helped me cope with all this! And I wear pee pads most days!

[viennagirl]

I have had repeated problems similar to yours but now I treat myself with a natural regime. I have stopped taking antibiotics. I was at the point where they were not working for me anymore.

I take probiotics daily- taken in food - and I take caprylic acid tablets and grapefruit seed extract tablets when I feel a bladder infection coming on. I am never without those tablets on hand. They are sold under the New Roots brand.

I also try to reduce my sugar intake. That really helps. And I don't drink caffeinated beverages.

As well as all the above I take 2 Ibuprofen before I go to bed if the bladder infection feels bad and I take a heat pad for my tummy. I usually wake up cured of any burning or frequent urinating or pain. So I think all these things work for me.

I also take cranberry tablets from time to time but cranberry alone doesn't work for me.

My urologist suggested vaginal hormones but I didn't take the vaginal hormones because I felt it might interfere with the Letrozole and Ibrance I take. I was told by my Oncologist that I needed to lower estrogen in my body. So taking estrogen vaginally didn't sound like a good idea to me. But you could ask your oncologist to get his or her opinion on this matter. It might not be enough to interfere with your meds.

I wish you the best of luck with this frustrating and debilitating condition. Hugs Marlene

[PJBinMI]

My original oncologist was a very wise woman and she okayed hormonal cream to counter dryness and vaginal atrophy (shrinkage). I used it quite alot during my first years with E + MBC and did very well with Letrozole and then Faslodex. I am also 77 and while I've never had a ITO, I sure relate to your situation. My original onc was almost my age and retired about 4 years ago and I miss her alot!

[Sharon0122]

my doctor put me on a low dose antibiotic, I haven’t had a UTI for almost a year. Ask your doctor.

[RLN-overcomer]

My sister uses the vaginal hormone replacement ring which is inserted vaginally. She says it works wonderfully, no pain, no dryness, or UTI.s. It also stays locally in the vaginal area, and has minimal risk I am sure this makes her, and hubby happy😀👍. She can't have HRT full body cream, or capsules, which affects the entire body.