Menopause Matters Forum

Hello moraira, welcome to the Forum.

Risk of dementia from vaginal oestrogen? Never have I heard such b*ll*cks. Ask for the source of this information, or better still, see another doctor. I am 71, use Vagifem nightly, plus estriol cream on the vulva, and still have all my faculties.

JP x

Hello Moraira, I'm so sorry you met with this response from your doctor & agree with Joaniepat that he seems to be misinformed.  Vaginal oestrogens are very low dose and after the initial few weeks when the condition of the vaginal tissues has been improved & forms something of a barrier, very little gets into the system.  It's said that a whole year's use of Vagifem at the recommended dosage equates to no more than one oral oestradiol tablet.  It's a drop in the ocean, but can have very beneficial effects where we need it to work its magic.

As JP says I would go to another GP, but perhaps first ask a receptionist or practice nurse which doctor is most likely to be well informed & sympathetic about menopause issues. 

There is much information about atrophy on this site & Newson Health's website is another great resource.

   And good luck.
Wx

Hi postmeno3
Can I ask which hrt you were prescribed, patches or gel?
Did you have to fight to get this on the NHS?
I'm currently being refused restarting hrt at age 63 even though I've only asked for the lowest dose of patches ☹️

Suza P.S. Quote the NICE guidelines at them and, if still meeting resistance, approach Dr. Currie MBE (!) on here. At £30 a pop, it's the best and most influential thing I ever did. Info on the top pink bar here, under "Contact".

Hello moraira, welcome to the Forum.

Risk of dementia from vaginal oestrogen? Never have I heard such b*ll*cks. Ask for the source of this information, or better still, see another doctor. I am 71, use Vagifem nightly, plus estriol cream on the vulva, and still have all my faculties.

JP x

Hi JP

Thanks for your welcome to the forum and your comments.
It was good to hear you are of a similar age to me and still have all your faculties after using Vagifem!! I will be contacting the surgery tomorrow and hopefully will be able to see another Doctor who will be better informed about prescribing Vagifem.  Thanks again you have made me feel a whole lot better reading your comments.

M.

Hello Moraira, I'm so sorry you met with this response from your doctor & agree with Joaniepat that he seems to be misinformed.  Vaginal oestrogens are very low dose and after the initial few weeks when the condition of the vaginal tissues has been improved & forms something of a barrier, very little gets into the system.  It's said that a whole year's use of Vagifem at the recommended dosage equates to no more than one oral oestradiol tablet.  It's a drop in the ocean, but can have very beneficial effects where we need it to work its magic




As JP says I would go to another GP, but perhaps first ask a receptionist or practice nurse which doctor is most likely to be well informed & sympathetic about menopause issues. 

There is much information about atrophy on this site & Newson Health's website is another great resource.

   And good luck.
Wx

Hi Wrensong,

Thanks for your welcome and reply, he does seem to be very misinformed or confused about prescribing Vagifem.  Perhaps he should be reading this forum and Newson Health website to become aware of why women need and ask for HRT.  I will be speaking to my GP surgery tomorrow and asking who is most sympathetic when dealing with menopause issues.

Thanks again,
M

Thank you. Keep us posted!