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Post by jacksfullofaces on Oct 10, 2012 9:06:13 GMT
Bladder infections are very common in menopause but prevention is possible. Vaginal estrogen cream should be used to prevent atrophy of the bladder lining - this causes the walls of the bladder to become inflamed and vulnerable to infection and bruising.
The vaginal vault also loses it's naturally healthy acidic balance of flora and become alkaline - often triggering infections and irritation. Vaginal estrogen cream is excellent for maintaining a healthy vagina.
Sexual activity can trigger infection. Getting up to urinate is a great safe guard after sex ( be sure to void the bladder completely). Also drinking water (both partners) post sex helps maintain pelvic health.
Cranberry juice capsules can help prevent bacteria from sticking to the walls of the bladder. A course of these after an infection is prudent.
Symptoms of an infection can vary and include shivering, flu type symptoms, increased urge to urinate, back and abdominal pain, cloudy offensive urine (asparagus can also cause this symptom) high temperature, itching vulva, pain or tingling during urination.
Quick treatment is important to avoid a kidney infection.
I'm talking from personal experience after an infection last year which made me feel unwell for the best part of a month.
Jacks
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Post by susan on Oct 10, 2012 9:24:21 GMT
Good and important information there Jacks. I do think many GP's treat with anti-biotics and steroid creams, and the patients are no better off in the long term. A course of ovestin or similar seems such a simple solution, and I don't understand why more GP's don't prescribe this as surely if by the end of the inital three months it has cleared up the problem (unlike the antibiotics and or steroid cream) it's proof that was what was needed all along, and the woman can remain on the two doses a week and live in the relative comfort that it gives.
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Oct 10, 2012 9:34:11 GMT
Good and important information there Jacks. I do think many GP's treat with anti-biotics and steroid creams, and the patients are no better off in the long term. A course of ovestin or similar seems such a simple solution, and I don't understand why more GP's don't prescribe this as surely if by the end of the inital three months it has cleared up the problem (unlike the antibiotics and or steroid cream) it's proof that was what was needed all along, and the woman can remain on the two doses a week and live in the relative comfort that it gives. xxxx My physiotherapist often asks doctors to prescribe it for her patients and is met with a refusal to consider it. Jacks xx |
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Post by susan on Oct 10, 2012 9:59:06 GMT
So silly really as presumbaly the tubes of ovestin cream cost similar or even less than endless courses of anti-biotics and daktarin cream (think I was prescribed that initally but was able to pass it on to husband for his fungal foot thing he sometimes gets lol).
The benefit of protecting against a vaginal prolapse is underestimated enormoulsy by the medical profession.
So annoying as they are fixated on not prescribing hormones on any level at all, that something as simple as a bit of estriol cream is looked on as the enemy when it could be many womens friend.
I'm eternally grateful that I found about vaginal oestrogen and preserving vaginal health by judicious reading.
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Post by susan on Oct 10, 2012 10:08:06 GMT
Bella
I think the oestrogen cream used in the US is called Estrace, as I remember it being talked about. But I don't think it is available in the UK, it might be in Austraila though as there seems to be better access to some of the US products there.
It might be estradiol rather than estriol but that wouldn't bother me as the doses are so tiny as to border on the insignificant to me as I take systemic HRT anyway, and compared to that they seem a drop in the ocean.
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Oct 10, 2012 10:21:16 GMT
Bella
Yes I'm refering to all estrogen preparations to prevent atrophy and inflamation including creams, pessaries and rings.
Jacks
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Oct 10, 2012 10:30:04 GMT
This is only personal opinion but if I had known in my early forties what I am aware of now I would have used an estrogen cream to help prevent my cystocele and rectocele from developing. I think all women should use cream from the age of forty when estradiol begins to drop as a preventative.
I have refused surgery for my cystocele because often the procedure can worsen vaginal health and is frequently ineffective but I have to be vigilant about voiding properly and the rectocele causes issues with passing motions.
Too much information maybe - but women need knowledge to make decisions.
Jacks
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Jan 18, 2013 9:24:05 GMT
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Jan 18, 2013 14:25:27 GMT
Lainey
it worked fine for me
Jacks xx
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Jan 20, 2013 21:15:53 GMT
Thanks Pinky
Jacks
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Jan 20, 2013 21:18:19 GMT
Very helpful information - I'm very liberal with the ovestin - I don't fancy another infection.
Jacks
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Post by jacksfullofaces on Jan 21, 2013 9:27:20 GMT
Hi Pinky I insert it into the vagina twice weekly but also rub it into the inner labia and bladder area on a daily basis to keep everything plump and comfortable - skinny vagina neither attractive or comfortable  I also use a small amount of estriol cream daily on my face and husband says my skin is looking great. Jacks xx |
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