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Post-hysterectomy and Vagifem11/09/2006 |
Hi, I underwent a abdominal hysterectomy four months ago due to a large fibroid which was causing numerous problems. I am forty eight years of age, weigh 56kg and am very fit. Since my hysterctomy I seem to be struggling to manage my weight which has never been an issue and sex has become painful and I am suffering dryness. I developed a UTI and my local doctor prescribed antibiotics and thought I may benefit from Vagifem. I have taken one week of Vagifem and am now suffering from extremely swollen and sore breasts with an insatiable appetite. I have not had swollen breasts for a considerable period of time and am concerned that by continuing to take these, if will make my breasts constantly sore. Should I cease taking these and just rely on a lubricant instead when it comes to intercourse. I feel quite frustrated as there is so little information post-hysterectomy compared to up to the point of having one.
The typical prescribing pattern for Vagifem is daily for two weeks and then twice a week. You could immediately switch to twice a week and see if that feels better. Some women find they need only one vaginal tablet per week to feel comfortable. In the future there may be a lower of dose of Vagifem available.
Another option is to use the Vagifem once or twice a week until intercourse is comfortable again and then try to maintain that comfort with regular intercourse, lubricants for intercourse and a vaginal moisturizer (e.g., Replens and Silk-E).
Weight control is a problem for most people as they get older. Muscle mass and muscle tone seem to disappear and most people have to eat less and exercise more to maintain their weight.
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Margery Gass, MD Formely, Professor, Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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