60% of women suffer with vaginal and bladder symptoms in menopause if they do not take HRT and 25% of women have these symptoms if they do take HRT. It’s called Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause. Young tissues are elastic, stretchy and strong, but as we age the tissues become thinner, weak and can easily break, leading to soreness and bleeding. What is vaginal oestrogen for menopause?
There are some fantastic local vaginal products which we, or your GP can prescribe which can be used long term safely in almost every woman. You can insert them into the vagina every night to start with, then twice a week long term. These can be used even if you do not take HRT or can be added to your HRT treatment, if you have troublesome symptoms. Vaginal oestrogen for menopause is not the same as your HRT.
If you are buying a vaginal moisturiser or lubricant we recommend the YES brand or the SUTIL brand, as some of the others can irritate. Don’t forget to do your pelvic floor exercises!
Please click on the link to read our article. It’s really helpful and goes into much more detail telling you about all the products.
Please click on this link to listen to the BMS video on this topic.
