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Vaginal atrophy. Why didn't someone warn me?
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Hiya @positive3negative,
I too have been where you are. I was actually plagued by UTI's. As you may remember I am triple negative as well. Both my oncologist, surgeon and GP told me it was safe to use ovestin cream, but I resisted for such a long time.
I tried the replens and the sylk. Replens was not very pleasant as it was just so messy and I actually feel it contributed to my UTI's. I actually thought Sylk had been taken off the market. I have found yes products which are available in Australia (at a very expensive price) are far superior. It is much cheaper to buy them from the UK in bulk and they have 25%off quite regularly. I find the VM individual applicators the best for daily use. I know you love to research so here is the site. In the UK they are available on the PBS.
Because my UTI's were so bad (every 2 weeks and I was continually on antibiotics that made me feel like crap I did eventually use ovestin. I am now however using the newer vagifem low dose pessary once a week and it does have only 10mcg of oestradiol. In the end it was a lifestyle choice, I could not go on the way I was with the UTI's.
As @primek said the lost libido ladies is really just a name given to that group a long time ago. Most of the discussions are around vaginal atrophy. There are quite a few discussions around mona lisa touch. It would be worth joining just to read the posts. At the time I investigated it, Mona lisa touch was around $1000 plus per treatment and no rebate. It also appeared it was something that would need redoing regularly. I just could not afford it. The prices you quote, whilst not cheap are a lot cheaper than I researched and the fact that there is a rebate is fantastic. It's funny, pre BC I would have thought nothing of the cost, but after 2 diagnosis and numerous treatments and surgeries the bank balance ain't what it used to be. I will watch with interest so please keep us posted. If it works that will be fantastic.
Paula xx
I too have been where you are. I was actually plagued by UTI's. As you may remember I am triple negative as well. Both my oncologist, surgeon and GP told me it was safe to use ovestin cream, but I resisted for such a long time.
I tried the replens and the sylk. Replens was not very pleasant as it was just so messy and I actually feel it contributed to my UTI's. I actually thought Sylk had been taken off the market. I have found yes products which are available in Australia (at a very expensive price) are far superior. It is much cheaper to buy them from the UK in bulk and they have 25%off quite regularly. I find the VM individual applicators the best for daily use. I know you love to research so here is the site. In the UK they are available on the PBS.
Because my UTI's were so bad (every 2 weeks and I was continually on antibiotics that made me feel like crap I did eventually use ovestin. I am now however using the newer vagifem low dose pessary once a week and it does have only 10mcg of oestradiol. In the end it was a lifestyle choice, I could not go on the way I was with the UTI's.
As @primek said the lost libido ladies is really just a name given to that group a long time ago. Most of the discussions are around vaginal atrophy. There are quite a few discussions around mona lisa touch. It would be worth joining just to read the posts. At the time I investigated it, Mona lisa touch was around $1000 plus per treatment and no rebate. It also appeared it was something that would need redoing regularly. I just could not afford it. The prices you quote, whilst not cheap are a lot cheaper than I researched and the fact that there is a rebate is fantastic. It's funny, pre BC I would have thought nothing of the cost, but after 2 diagnosis and numerous treatments and surgeries the bank balance ain't what it used to be. I will watch with interest so please keep us posted. If it works that will be fantastic.
Paula xx