No, no member of my team brought up the subject.
I was already under going treatment for vaginal dryness and atrophy prior to my hormone positive breast cancer diagnosis and was on Estrogen cream and HRT for debilitating hot flushes and vaginal atrophy which was causing urinary tract problems. I guess for that reason the GP may not have brought it up?
I am quite okay with bringing up the subject myself and feel quite comfortable discussing it with my GP and Oncologist when I don't have other more pressing issues to deal with in my appointments.
I would like to know what possible options there may be for someone with my history as the vaginal dryness on Femara is causing significant health and emotional issues.
The biggest impact has been loss of sensation and pain on intercourse. The fear of pain kills what little desire I can manage and even when we do manage to have intercourse, the lack of sensation is extremely disappointing. Even touch is painful around the vaginal area.
I would have liked the subject mentioned as a common side effect of treatment, as much as to help me feel that I was not alone in this, and if there are any possible treatments that may help, to be advised of what they are. I got information about good lubricants and the possible use of topical anaesthetic gel from lovely ladies on this site, but a knowledgable professional with a helpful handout detailing possible treatments would be very helpful.
Information seems to be very fragmented and you really have to work to find any answers.
Most information about vaginal atrophy just recommends Estrogen creams which are not an option now for me.
I have not been back to my Gynaecologist since the diagnosis as yet, possibly he may have more information?
This subject is one I am working on, amongst others, with my Cancer Centre based psychologist.
