vaginal soreness

[77Horse]

Is there any cream that can help ? Should I feel sore all the time ?

[bantam12]

You need to know what's causing it before trying to treat it.

[77Horse in reply to bantam12]

Yes I know but I cannot find out what is causing it been to doctors they blamed trush in the past but cannot be that all the time?

[bantam12 in reply to 77Horse]

You need a referral to Gynae then, there are various treatments available but without knowing the cause you may make things worse.

[77Horse in reply to bantam12]

Hello Bantam

Thank you . I will speak to doctor . And hopefully get referral . Fingers crossed.

[BadHare Ambassador]

Ask your GP for something like this: vagifem.com/faq

Maybe postpone your examintion for a week or two till it's working, then the scrmmaging around your yoni might be less painfull.

[77Horse in reply to BadHare]

Thank you badhare but I think I want to get it over with as wont get another appointment until December I have waited who weeks .

[BadHare Ambassador in reply to 77Horse]

Something to ask about at the appointment then, for when you next need to go.

I saw a good female doctor who suggested this after she made me cry, so I know it helps. I went on to use oral HRT which has been marvellous for me, so maybe ask about that, too. There are bio-identical HRTs with progesterone gel & oestrogen tablets which are systemically better, though I have a preference for a synthetic brand I tried first.

[Cassandra]

Hi I had really bad symptoms and was told by chemist probably thrush and to use Canestan . I was then advised by a lady it might be bacterial vaginosis so went to my gp who dismissed it immediately as she said there was no smell. However I insisted she took a swab and it was bv which antibiotics cleared - 6 months later it’s back so I will have to be retested again.

[77Horse in reply to Cassandra]

Thank you for this . The strange is thing is the swabs come back with nothing other than normal . I am so upset I didn't take appointment today as have to wait until end of week but this is life. My dr said it could be BV but with clear swabs I don't get how it could be ? No idea what it is want a second look for different doctors . Best wishes